Amphiphilic pressure sensitive adhesives for human skin adhesion
US9346982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09J139/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to amphiphilic pressure sensitive adhesives, specifically, pressure sensitive adhesives with amphiphilic copolymers which improve adhesion under moist environment. The amphiphilic copolymers comprise at least one hydrophobic acrylic monomer or oligomer and at least one hydrophilic or amphiphilic monomer or oligomer. The present invention also relates to the use of such adhesives in securing medical devices to human skin.
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