Abstract:
In one embodiment, an adhesive composition is described comprising a polyisobutylene polymer component, a styrene-isobutylene block copolymer, and optionally a tackifier. The polyisobutylene polymer component comprises one or more polyisobutylene polymers. The polyisobutylene polymer component has an average weight average molecular weight ranging from 15,000 g/mole to 300,000 g/mole. The weight ratio of block copolymer to polyisobutylene polymer of the adhesive composition is greater than 2.2:1. In some embodiments, the adhesive composition is a pressure sensitive adhesive.
Abstract:
The present invention is an adhesive composition for use in passivating metallic conductors in an electronic device including at least one low molecular weight polyisobutylene polymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 75,000 or lower, at least one high molecular weight polyisobutylene polymer having a weight average molecular weight of about 120,000 or higher, and optionally, at least one tackifier. Each of the polyisobutylenes and the optional tackifier has a halogen ion content of no more than 1 ppm.
Abstract:
A self-contained biological sterilization indicator is provided. The self-contained biological sterilization indicator includes an outer container having at least one liquid-impermeable wall and an interior volume; a sealed, openable, liquid-impermeable inner container enclosing a predetermined volume of an aqueous medium; a dry coating that comprises i) a plurality of viable test microorganisms useful to detect exposure to an oxidative sterilant and ii) an effective amount of a sterilant-resistance modulator; and a pathway that permits vapor communication between the interior volume and an atmosphere outside the outer container. The inner container and the dry coating are disposed in the interior volume. The modulator comprises an amino acid. The effective amount causes an increase in sensitivity of the test microorganisms to the oxidative sterilant relative to an otherwise-identical dry coating that lacks the effective amount.
Abstract:
A medical device, comprising: an array of microneedles, and a coating disposed on the microneedles, wherein the coating comprises: a local anesthetic selected from the group consisting of lidocaine, prilocaine, and a combination thereof; and a local anesthetic dose-extending component selected from the group consisting of tetracaine, ropivacaine, bupivacaine, procaine and a combination thereof; wherein the local anesthetic is present in an amount of at least 1 wt-% based upon total weight of solids in the coating, and wherein the local anesthetic and dose-extending component are in a non-eutectic weight ratio; a medical device, comprising an array of dissolvable microneedles, the microneedles comprising: a dissolvable matrix material; at least 1 wt-% of a local anesthetic selected from the group consisting of lidocaine, prilocaine, and a combination thereof; and a local anesthetic dose-extending component selected from the group consisting of tetracaine, ropivacaine, bupivacaine, procaine and a combination thereof; wherein the local anesthetic and dose-extending component are in a non-eutectic weight ratio, and wherein wt-% is based upon total weight of solids in all portions of the dissolvable microneedles which contain the local anesthetic; a method of extending a topically delivered local anesthetic dose in mammalian tissue using the devices; and methods of making the devices are provided.
Abstract:
A coated article having a substrate coated with a layer of silica nanoparticles is provided. The coating is substantially uniform in thickness, durably adheres to the substrate, and provides antireflection and or hydrophilic surface properties to the substrate.
Abstract:
Phase separated articles that include a matrix phase including an acrylate copolymer; and a silicone elastomer phase stably dispersed in the matrix phase. Methods of forming phase separated articles, and articles including phase separated articles are also included.
Abstract:
A decorative sheet includes a decorative base layer; an adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the decorative base layer; and transparent layer disposed on an opposing surface of the base layer from the adhesive layer. The base layer may include up to 50 weight percent inorganic non-combustible filler. The sheet has a reduced heat of combustion or reduced flammability relative to currently available decorative sheets.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions, devices, methods and processes related to the intradermal delivery of PTHrP and PTHrP analogues, particularly [Glu 22,25 , Leu 23,28,31 , Aib 29 , Lys2 6,30 ]hPTHrP(l-34)NH 2 .
Abstract:
A medical device, comprising: an array of microneedles, and a coating disposed on the microneedles, wherein the coating comprises: a local anesthetic selected from the group consisting of lidocaine, prilocaine, and a combination thereof; and a local anesthetic dose-extending component selected from the group consisting of alpha 1 adrenergic agonists, alpha 2 adrenergic agonists, and a combination thereof; wherein the local anesthetic is present in an amount of at least 1 wt-% based upon total weight of solids in the coating, and wherein the dose-extending component/local anesthetic weight ratio is at least 0.0001; a medical device, comprising an array of dissolvable microneedles, the microneedles comprising: a dissolvable matrix material; at least 1 wt-% of a local anesthetic selected from the group consisting of lidocaine, prilocaine, and a combination thereof; and a local anesthetic dose-extending component selected from the group consisting of alpha 1 adrenergic agonists, alpha 2 adrenergic agonists, and a combination thereof; wherein the dose-extending component/local anesthetic weight ratio is at least 0.0001, and wherein wt-% is based upon total weight of solids in all portions of the dissolvable microneedles which contain the local anesthetic; a method of extending a topically delivered local anesthetic dose in mammalian tissue using the devices; and methods of making the devices are provided.
Abstract:
Adhesive compositions are disclosed that include an octenidine salt, a resin system, a plasticizer, and a cidatrope. The dried adhesive compositions are substantially free of water and C 2 – C 5 alcohols. The adhesive compositions disclosed are formulations that provide rapid and persistent antimicrobial activity and may be useful, for example, in wound dressings, surgical drapes, and medical tapes.