Abstract: Functionalized particles comprising a shell and a core and a payload that is embedded or entrapped, wherein the shell matrix is obtained by interfacial polymerisation of vinyltriethoxy silane and at least one other ethylenically unsaturated monomer copolymerizable with vinyltriethoxy silane, said functionalized particles being capable to chemically bind to a substrate, are suitable as controlled release systems for textile applications to impart durable softness and excellent water retention even after multiple laundries.

Abstract: An absorbent article which can have a reduction in the incidence of side leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article. The absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer, and a barrier composition positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer and bonding the topsheet layer to the backsheet layer.

Abstract: An absorbent article which can have a reduction in the incidence of side leakage of body exudates from the absorbent article. The absorbent article can have a topsheet layer, a backsheet layer, an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer, and a barrier composition positioned between the topsheet layer and the backsheet layer and bonding the topsheet layer to the backsheet layer.

Abstract: A feminine care absorbent article (e.g., feminine care pad, sanitary napkin, incontinence article, pantiliner, etc.) that employs a color changing indicator graphic for signaling to the wearer an appropriate time to remove and/or replace the feminine care absorbent article following a liquid insult. This can be particularly useful in warm environments in which a wearer may secrete a significant amount of perspiration which may act as a carrier for microorganisms. In this manner, the wearer can wear the article without fear of a bacterial infection and/or the generation of an odor. After a time period of usage, the wearer can visually inspect the color of the color changing indicator graphic for an indication of whether it is time to remove and/or replace the feminine care absorbent article.

Abstract: A light diffusing thermoplastic resin composition comprising: (A) a transparent thermoplastic resin; and (B) organic modified functional silica particles having 5 ??? to 15 ??? of the average particle size and 600 m2/g to 800 m2/g of the BET specific surface area, wherein the amount of component (B) is 0.05 to 20% by weight of total amount of components (A) and (B), has an excellent light diffusing property and a high total light transmittance, inhibits discoloration, when melt-processed or used.