Hydrogels containing substances
US6723781B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S524/916
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A blend of one or more crosslinked polymers or copolymers prepared from an olefinically unsaturated polymerizable carboxylic or anhydride monomer and at least one high molecular weight essentially linear polymer prepared from an olefinically unsaturated polymerizable carboxylic acid monomer. The blend is neutralized to typically a low pH, and generally contains a noncovalent, e.g. ionic, crosslinking agent, and a cure rate modifier. The hydrogel blend is capable of containing a large amount of water, has good tack, good adhesion, and can be utilized as an application vehicle having a backing thereon as well as containing various substances such as personal care compounds, pharmaceuticals, active ingredients, and the like. Conversely, the hydrogel blend can be dried and subsequently wetted without substantial loss of properties.
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