| abstract |
To provide a medical adhesive composition which has an excellent initial tack, is subjected to no cold flow or crack in storage and in use, has flexiblity and a good water absorbing characteristic, and further, is subjected to shape deformation or swelling very little after its absorption of water, there is provided a medical adhesive composition comprising a pressure sensitive adhesive component and a water absorbing component as its essential components, said pressure sensitive adhesive component containing an elastomer consisting of a thermoplastic elastomer and an elastomer having a low compatibility with the thermoplastic elastomer, a softener containing at least a liquid rubber, and a tackifier. |