| abstract |
A pressure sensitive adhesive composition suitable for medical purposes comprising a rubbery elastomeric base and one or more water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloids, said adhesive composition comprising a substantially homogeneous mixture of 25-60 % of one or more polybutenes, 3-35 % of one or more styrene copolymers, and 20-60 % of one or more hydrocolloids shows very good properties as an adhesive for ostomy appliances. |