Abstract: An odor controlling material and an absorbent article containing material for removing or reducing odor emanating from certain gaseous and liquid compounds in body fluid. The odor controlling material includes conventional absorbent materials such as silica, alumina, silicates, and natural and synthetic aluminosilicates that are doped with one or more dopants, which have the same or similar chemical characteristics as the gaseous or liquid compounds in the body fluid to be absorbed. These dopants include fatty acids and their derivatives, amines and their salts, ammonia, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, heterocompounds containing at least one nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen atom and mixtures thereof. The odor control material is suitable for incorporation in an absorbent article such as a pantiliner or a sanitary napkin.

Abstract: A polymeric composition comprising a copolymer obtained from at least one monomer comprising an ether group and at least one monomer not comprising an ether group, a compatible plasticizer and a volatile material is able to provide sustained delivery of the volatile material over a long period of time. Additionally, if the volatile material is a composition formed by several components of different volatility, the compositions of the present invention is able to provide a uniform release of all components of the volatile material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the thermoplastic hydrophilic adhesive compositions having an increased adhesion capability and stability on moist or wet surfaces. The adhesive compositions comprise a thermoplastic hydrophilic homogeneous polymeric matrix having selected liquid absorption capacity, liquid absorption rate, and rheology. The adhesive compositions of the present invention are particularly suitable as topical adhesives for skin adhesion of articles such as disposable waste management articles, disposable absorbent articles, and personal care articles.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for increasing the activity of doped inorganic adsorbent materials in the adsorption of selected solute species from a gas-phase or from a fluid-phase. The method consists in selecting the type, or the amount, or the molecular dimensions of the dopant or dopants, or also in tailoring the pore structure of the doped inorganic adsorbent material through doping. Doped inorganic adsorbent materials produced with said method, and showing enhanced activity towards selected solute species, are also disclosed. The improved doped inorganic adsorbent materials are suitable in a number of different fields where adsorption of one or more selected solute species from a free fluid phase is needed.

Abstract: Moisture vapour permeable, liquid impermeable multilayer structures which have an enhanced moisture vapour permeability and dimensional stability. The multilayer structures comprise thermoplastic compositions which can comprise thermoplastic polymers and suitable hydrophilic plasticisers. Such structures are utilised in articles, preferably shape-formed three dimensional articles, which can find a variety of applications wherein moisture vapour permeability, liquid imperviousness, and dimensional stability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid impermeable moisture vapor permeable composite structure comprising a specific thermoplastic film which is thinly coated onto a support layer. The composite structures of the present invention can find a variety of applications, wherein moisture vapor permeability is desirable for example within absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, panty liners and incontinence products, protective bedding covers, protective clothing and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymeric compositions for making a liquid impermeable, moisture vapour permeable layer by coating the composition onto a substrate. The polymeric compositions comprise preferred thermoplastic polymers and suitable hydrophilic plasticizers which are covalently bonded to said thermoplastic polymers. The layers made from the polymeric compositions of the present invention exhibit enhanced moisture vapour permeability and washability. These layers can find a variety of applications wherein moisture vapour permeability is desirable for example within waterproof garments, protective bedding covers, and within absorbent articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, panty liners, incontinence products, protective clothing and the like.

Abstract: A method for treating substrates including the steps of: providing a substrate; exposing said substrate to a plasma glow discharge in the presence of a fluorocarbon gas; maintaining said gas at a pressure between about 50 mTorr and about 400 mTorr; generating said plasma as a modulated glow discharge; pulsing said discharge at an on time of 1-500 milliseconds; pulsing said glow at an off time of 1-1000 milliseconds; maintaining said plasma glow discharge at a power density of 0.02-10 watts/cm2; and applying a hydrophobic coating to said substrate.

Abstract: A disposable human waste management device, such as faecal and urine management devices (10), which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the device to the skin. Such adhesives (20) provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal. The device may also be used in combination with a disposable diaper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid impermeable, moisture vapour permeable film or layers comprising thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions. The thermoplastic compositions comprise selected thermoplastic hydrophilic polymers, selected compatible plasticisers, and selected functionalized copolymers that provide the resulting film or layer with an increased mechanical strength, and better bonding capability to a substrate, without impairing the moisture vapour permeability of said films or layers. The layers and films of the present invention made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapour permeability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions for making a liquid impermeable moisture vapor permeable structure, for example by forming the composition into a layer or film. The thermoplastic compositions comprise selected thermoplastic polymers and selected compatible plasticiser that provide the thermoplastic hydrophilic composition with a desired tackiness level, without impairing the moisture vapor permeability of films or layers made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions. The layers made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions of the present invention can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapor permeability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to disposable absorbent articles such as diapers and sanitary napkins which are provided with adhesives for attachment of the article to the skin which adhesives provide secure attachment and are pleasing to the skin upon application, yet cause no discomfort upon removal.

Abstract: An absorbent member and a method for forming the absorbent member. A web comprising a fibrous material and superabsorbent material is fed to an applicator. The web has a first side edge and a second side edge. A superabsorbent material movement obstruction agent is applied to the web from the applicator in discrete, spaced apart, continuous zones. The web is then cut through said superabsorbent material movement obstruction agent zones into individual absorbent members having a pair of opposing cut ends.

Abstract: Disposable covering sheet for bedding articles that is moisture vapour permeable and liquid impermeable and comprises at least a moisture vapour permeable fibrous layer and a liquid impermeable but moisture vapour permeable film layer of preferred thermoplastic compositions. Use of the disposable covering sheet as, for example, a mattress or pillow cover provides increased comfort to the user. The disposable covering sheet disclosed herein can be used in a variety of applications, particularly when the benefits of moisture vapour permeability, liquid imperviousness, disposability and increased in-use comfort are desired.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions for making a liquid impermeable moisture vapour permeable structure, for example by forming the composition into a layer or film. The thermoplastic compositions comprise preferred thermoplastic polymers and suitable hydrophilic tackifying resins that provide the thermoplastic hydrophilic composition with a desired adhesiveness or tackiness level, without impairing the moisture vapour permeability of films or layers made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions. The layers made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions of the present invention can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapour permeability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved liquid absorbing thermoplastic materials useful for example as absorbent materials for disposable absorbent articles. The liquid absorbing thermoplastic materials comprise A) thermoplastic compositions comprising thermoplastic polymers and suitable compatible plasticisers and B) superabsorbent particles dispersed in the thermoplastic compositions. Such liquid absorbing thermoplastic material, preferably in form of hot melt compositions, can be utilised in the absorbent cores of disposable absorbent articles, such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, disposable diapers, nursing pads and the like for completely or partially substituting said absorbent cores.

Abstract: A web including a fibrous material and superabsorbent material is fed to a station. The web has a first surface, a second surface, a first side edge and a second side edge. At the station, the operation of applying a superabsorbent material movement obstruction agent and cutting the web into individual absorbent members having a pair of opposing cut ends are carried out simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions for making a liquid impermeable moisture vapour permeable structure, for example by forming the composition into a layer or film. The thermoplastic compositions comprise preferred thermoplastic polymers and suitable compatible plasticisers having a preferred resistance to extraction by water or aqueous fluids. The layers made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions of the present invention can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapour permeability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions for making a liquid impermeable moisture vapour permeable structure, for example by forming the composition into a layer or film. The thermoplastic compositions comprise preferred thermoplastic polymers and suitable compatible plasticisers which allow a controlled extraction/release by water or aqueous fluids. The layers made from the thermoplastic hydrophilic polymeric compositions of the present invention can find a variety of applications wherein liquid imperviousness and moisture vapour permeability are desirable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thermoplastic compositions for making a liquid impermeable moisture vapor permeable layer by coating the composition onto a substrate. The thermoplastic compositions comprise preferred thermoplastic polymers and suitable hydrophilic plasticisers to adjust the viscosity of the composition at the process conditions. The layers made from the thermoplastic compositions of the present invention can find a variety of applications wherein moisture vapour permeability is desirable, such as within absorbent articles for example diapers, sanitary napkins, panty liners and incontinence products, and also protective bedding covers, protective clothing and the like.