Nonflammable lubricious composition
AssigneeMinnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
InventorsTodd R. Mathisen, Scott D. Thomas
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Abstract
A nonflammable composition that is useful for applying silicone lubricants to the surfaces of medical articles is described. The composition includes a highly fluorinated organic compound, a fluorine-free solvent, and a silicone lubricant.
Claims14
A nonflammable liquid composition, comprising (a) a highly fluorinated organic compound selected from the group consisting of hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrofluorocarbons, and chlorine-free perfluorocarbons, (b) a silicone lubricant, and (c) a fluorine-free solvent in which said silicone lubricant is soluble and in which is dissolved an amount of said highly fluorinated organic compound sufficient to render the composition nonflammable.
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