Low-modulus elastomeric compositions and articles made therewith
AssigneeChurch & Dwight Co., Inc.
InventorsAndrew Oleson, Benny Yam, Cristina Cojocariu, Michael J. Harrison, Steven Bolkan
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Abstract
The present invention provides an elastomeric composition for making elastomeric articles having at least one layer, such as but not limited to condoms, which have a deformation stress or modulus below about 1.5 MPa at 500% extension, comprising at least one polymeric material, at least one plasticizer and optionally at least one coating. The elastomeric articles also have unique tactile and tensile properties, such as conformability and low radius of curvature.
Claims32
An elastomeric article having at least one layer, said at least one layer comprising at least one styrenic block copolymer and at least one plasticizer, wherein said article has a modulus of less than 1.5 MPa at 500% extension.
A method for producing an elastomeric article having at least one layer, comprising dipping a form at least once into a composition comprising at least one styrenic block copolymer, a carrier medium and at least one plasticizer;
- removing the form from the composition to dry;
- and remove the dried elastomeric article from the form, wherein said article has a modulus of less than 1.5 MPa at 500% extension.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.