| abstract |
A polar, lipophilic pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising a hydrophilic polymer matrix and a plasticizing solution for said matrix comprising a water-soluble, polar organic compound and a compatible surfactant or mixture of compatible surfactants, that shows a good adhesion to oily and to normal skin. Medical devices that include such composition are biomedical electrodes, pharmaceutical delivery devices, and medical skin coverings such as wound dressings. |