| abstract |
Disclosed is a coating composition comprising an aqueous polymer matrix, a hydrophilic polymer, a colloidal metal oxide, and a crosslinker. When applied to medical devices, the coating composition is hydrophilic and improves lubricity, abrasion resistance, and substrate adhesion to metal or plastic substrates. The coating also provides anti-fogging properties to the coated substrate because of improved water sheeting. The coating absorbs aqueous dyes or dyes and makes the substrate suitable for printing. |