| abstract |
A coating composition comprising an aqueous polymeric substrate, a hydrophilic polymer, a colloidal metal oxide and a crosslinking agent is disclosed. The coating composition becomes hydrophilic when applied to medical devices, exhibits improved lubricity, wear resistance, and exhibits improved substrate adhesion to metallic or plastic substrates. The coating also exhibits improved water sheeting, thus providing antifogging properties to the coated substrate. The coating absorbs the aqueous dye or coloring solution and makes the substrate suitable for printing.n n n Coating Composition, Carrier, Crosslinker, Durability, Printability, Adhesiveness, Lubricity, Steaming |