A multilayer film for an ostomy pouch includes a barrier layer that is substantially impermeable to malodor causing compounds and arranged between outer layers. Each of the outer layers is formed from a polymeric mixture comprising about 90 wt. % to about 99 wt. % of a polar polymer and about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of a slip agent and/or an anti-block agent, wherein the polymeric mixture is free of a non-polar polymer.

An ostomy skin barrier composition includes a water-insoluble pressure-sensitive adhesive component, a hydrophilic component, and at least three different types of lipids including ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids. The skin barrier composition is configured to provide skin barriers having adhesive characteristics suitable for ostomy applications to securely attach an ostomy pouch to user's peristomal skin, while minimizing peristomal skin irritation and injuries.

An ostomy skin barrier composition includes a water-insoluble pressure-sensitive adhesive component, a hydrophilic component, and at least three different types of lipids including ceramide, cholesterol, and fatty acids. The skin barrier composition is configured to provide skin barriers having adhesive characteristics suitable for ostomy applications to securely attach an ostomy pouch to user's peristomal skin, while minimizing peristomal skin irritation and injuries.

An ostomy appliance comprising a barrier and a pouch which is adhered to the barrier. The barrier is made of a material comprising a top layer, a reinforcing layer, and an adherent layer. The top layer comprises a base material and upper and lower piles extending from opposite surfaces of said base material. The reinforcing layer being secured to said top layer by a first binder which will bond to said reinforcing layer. The adherent layer comprising a silicone gel which is bonded to said reinforcing layer by a second binder.

An ostomy pouch that has a cavity for containing human waste defined by a multilayer barrier film that has, in order from adjacent to the cavity outwards, an inner polymer carrier layer, an inner tie layer, a barrier layer comprising poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol), an outer tie layer, and an outer polymer carrier layer. The tie layers each have recycled polymer material and at least one compatibilizer.