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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 1980
Filed:
Feb. 16, 1978
Heinz Kalberer, Walluf, DE;
Heinrich Fauth, Mainz, DE;
Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main, DE;
Abstract
A porous shaped article adapted for medicinal use is disclosed which comprises a porous regenerated cellulose the entire surface of which is covered with a coating comprising a hydrophilizingly effective amount of at least one wetting agent and a substantially water insoluble chemically modified cellulose ether which is crosslinked carboxymethylcellulose or a reaction product of a partially etherified cellulose and a chemical modifying agent which is capable of reacting with the free hydroxy groups of the etherified cellulose. The articles are coated by first impregnating same with a cellulose ether solution and then treating the impregnated article with a solution of the modifying agent. The wetting agent may be added to either of these steps. The coated articles retain a high absorption capacity for liquids, yet do not release any substantial amounts of turbidifying impurities into a surrounding liquid and therefore are especially suited for medical uses.