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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 24, 2011
Rashid Abdul, Bellshill, GB;
Neil Bonnette Graham, Bellshill, GB;
Rashid Abdul, Bellshill, GB;
Neil Bonnette Graham, Bellshill, GB;
OCUTEC LIMITED, Bellshill, GB;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a polyurethane polymer composition prepared by reacting a mixture comprising: a} at least one polyethylene glycol, and either b) at least one poly-isocyanate, having a functionality greater than 2 or c) at least one di-isocyanate and at least one polyol or at least one macropolyol having a functionality greater than 2, wherein the polyol or macropolyol is present at an amount of 0.1 to 9 wt % of the mixture. The invention also relates to a process for preparing a polyurethane xerogel in the form of a molded article, said process comprising the steps of: i.) preparing said mixture; ii.) dispensing the reaction mixture formed in step i) into a mold; iii.) allowing the reaction mixture to react and cure; iv.) removing the molded article from the mold; and v.) hydrating the molded article.