CPC A61L 24/0094 (2013.01) [A61L 24/0031 (2013.01); A61L 24/0073 (2013.01); A61L 2400/14 (2013.01); C08K 5/56 (2013.01); C08L 33/02 (2013.01); C08L 83/04 (2013.01); C08L 2203/02 (2013.01)] | 14 Claims |
1. An ostomy coupling comprising:
a moisture and gas permeable support layer;
an ostomy appliance or ostomy appliance connection provided at a first surface of the support layer; and
a skin compatible component attached to a second surface of the support layer and attachable to mammalian skin, skin compatible component comprising:
a silicone polymer network derived from the addition curing of a first part including a vinyl functionalised siloxane polymer and a second part including a silicon hydride containing crosslinker, in the presence of a metal catalyst; and
a superabsorbent particulate distributed within the polymer network configured to absorb moisture from the skin;
wherein the superabsorbent particulate has an average particle size less than 150 μm.
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