Abstract:
Provided is a medical article with improved moisture vapor transmission rate of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer with a miscible composition. The medical article has a backing, a pressure sensitive adhesive layer with acid-functional groups or basic-functional groups, an MVTR-modifying composition that is basic when the PSA comprises an acidic-functional group or is acidic when the PSA comprises a basic-functional group, and a filtration layer disposed between the MVTR-modifying layer and the PSA layer. The MVTR-modifying composition is miscible with the PSA, and contact between the MVTR-modifying composition and the PSA causes an acid-base reaction to form a poly-salt and increase moisture permeability of at least a portion of the PSA layer.
Abstract:
Provided are medical articles (e.g., wound dressings) that include a pressure sensitive adhesive layer and methods of making the medical articles using immiscible materials that increase moisture vapor transmission rates.
Abstract:
A skin antisepsis composition comprising a vehicle comprising a (C1-4)alcohol and water in a ratio of at least 60:40, a hydroxycarboxylic acid, a cationic film-forming polymer, and at least one antimicrobial agent; and methods of using the composition are provided.