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Table 1 Summary of the properties of the study condoms (Note: Polyurethane (PU))

From: Clinical breakage, slippage and acceptability of two commercial ultra-thin polyurethane male condoms compared to a commercial thin latex condom: a randomised, masked, 3 way crossover, multi centre controlled study (SAGCS 2)

Property

PU A

PU B

Latex C

Mean length (mm)

190 ± 10

170 ± 10

195 ± 10

Mean lay flat width (mm)

58 ± 2

55 ± 2

53 ± 2

Mid body thickness (mm)

0.024 ± 0.008

0.018 ± 0.008

0.055 ± 0.01

Mean burst volume (l)

8.48

6.48

29.67

Mean burst pressure (kPa)

4.74

3.45

1.69

Mean force at break (N)

97.3

67.7

48.3

Mean elongation at break (%)

580

568

690

Lubricant type

Silicone

Silicone

Silicone

Lubricant viscosity (cSt)

100

100

100

Lubricant quantity (g)

0.40–0.60

0.40–0.60

0.40–0.60