Surface modification of elastomeric articles
AssigneeAllegiance Corporation
InventorsSeong Fong Chen, Chuang Sim Chong, Wei Cheong Wong
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Abstract
The invention disclosed herein relates to improved elastomeric articles and processes for making the elastomeric articles. In particular, the invention relates to the surface modification of elastomeric articles such as industrial, surgical, and examination gloves that provides for improved consistency with respect to surface tack on a single article, between different articles from a single production batch, and between articles from separate production batches. The surface modification treatment comprises application of an aqueous mixture of silicone emulsion and ammonium salts of alkyl phosphates to the surfaces of elastomeric articles.
Claims10
A glove comprising elastomeric material wherein said glove has an inner skin-contacting surface and an outer surface comprised of said elastomeric material, wherein said elastomeric material comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of natural rubber latex, synthetic polyisoprene, nitrile, and blends thereof, and wherein said outer surface is coated with a composition consisting essentially of a mixture of silicone, ammonium salts of alkyl phosphates, and cetyl pyridinium chloride.
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