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AssigneeHoechst Celanese Corporation
InventorsEhteridge Odell Oakley, Gregory J. Johnson, Herman Leslie Lanieve
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A polymeric article having improved cut-resistance is composed of (A) an initial polymeric article having cut-resistant properties; and (B) a cut-resistant elastomeric coating disposed on an outer surface of the initial polymeric article, wherein the elastomeric coating is composed of an elastomer and a hard filler distributed in the elastomer. The hard filler has a Mohs Hardness value of at least about 3. The final polymeric article has improved cut-resistance, improved flexibility, and improved comfort and will retain its properties when routinely laundered. The article is preferably in the form of a polymeric textile article, more preferably in the form of an elastomeric protective garment, and most preferably in the form of gloves, e.g., surgical gloves.
A polymeric article having improved cut-resistance, comprising:
A method of improving cut-resistance properties of an initial cut-resistant polymeric article, comprising applying to an outer surface of the initial cut-resistant article a cut-resistant elastomeric coating comprising an elastomer and a hard filler distributed in the elastomer, the hard filler having a Mohs Hardness value of at least about 3, thereby forming a final polymeric article having improved cut-resistance.
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