Systems and methods including lubricants for conveyance of stool

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate to lubricating liquids and the application thereof to ostomy pouches. In some embodiments, an apparatus can include a container having an inner surface, and a lubricating liquid coated on the inner surface, between about 50 wt % and about 80 wt % of a primary lubricating oil, between about 0.01 wt % and about 2 wt % of an antioxidant, between about 0.1 wt % and about 10 wt % of a polymer, and between about 1 wt % and about 50 wt % of a secondary liquid, the secondary liquid configured to improve the solubility of the polymer in the primary lubricating oil. In some embodiments, the container includes an ostomy pouch. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a contact product disposed in the container and in contact with the lubricating liquid. In some embodiments, the contact product includes stool.

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