The rheology of proprietary and experimental tissue conditioners was studied. Viscoelastic properties were examined to evaluate the role of ethanol in the liquid component and the effect of temperature. Experimental materials were prepared that corresponded closely to the proprietary materials in their viscoelastic properties.
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