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Breathable multilayer films for use in absorbent articles

An absorbent, product technology, applied in absorbent pads, nanotechnology for materials and surface science, coatings, etc., that can solve problems such as ineffective odor reduction

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-26
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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However, a common problem with such articles is that they are not effective in reducing odors from absorbed liquids

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Embodiment 1

[0054] This example illustrates the ability to form the multilayer film of the present invention. The film contains a base layer surrounded by two skin layers. The base layer contains 58% by weight of OMYAFILM  2 SST-FL, which is a calcium carbonate filler with a median particle size of 2 μm obtained from Omya, Inc. of Proctor, Vermont. The calcium carbonate filler was coated with 0.85% stearic acid. The base layer also includes Dowlex 2517 linear low polyethylene accounting for 19% by weight of the layer and Dowlex 2047A linear low polyethylene accounting for 23% by weight of the layer. They can Obtained from Dow Plastics Division of Dow Chemical Company of Midland, Michigan.

[0055] Each surface layer contains 40.8% by weight of the layer from Basell Polyolefins of Basell North America Inc., Wilmington, Delaware. Basell KS357P catalloy polymer. Basell Catalloy is an olefinic thermoplastic multi-step reactor product, in which amorphous ethylene propylene random The copolymer is...

Embodiment 2

[0060] The film was formed as described in Example 1, but without the deodorant filler. In particular, the base layer is the same as described in Example 1. Each surface layer contains 50% (weight) Basell KS357P catalloy polymer; 25% (weight) ethylene vinyl acetate LD755; and 25% ethylene vinyl acetate LD761.

[0061] The final basis weight is 18g / m 2 (gsm).

[0062] Results of Example 1-2

[0063] The films of Examples 1 and 2 were tested to compare their air permeability and deodorizing ability. The total surface layer thickness of the film sample A of Example 2 is 3% of the total film thickness. Three samples (B-D) of the film described in Example 1 were also evaluated. Samples B-D are the same as each other, except that the surface layer thicknesses of samples B-D are 3%, 5%, and 8% of the total film thickness, respectively.

[0064] Breathability

[0065] According to "Water Vapor Transmission Rate" (WVTR), the air permeability of samples A-D is measured, which usually re...

Embodiment 3

[0093] This example illustrates the ability to form the multilayer film of the present invention. The film includes a base layer surrounded by two surface layers. The base layer contains 58% by weight of the layer OMYAFILM  2 SST-FL, which is a calcium carbonate filler with a median particle size of 2μm obtained from Omya, Inc., Proctor, Vermont. The calcium carbonate filler is coated with 0.85% stearic acid. The base layer also contains 19% by weight of the layer Dowlex 2517 linear low polyethylene and 23% by weight of the layer Dowlex 2047A linear low polyethylene, which are available from the Dow Plastic Division of Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan .

[0094] Each surface layer contains 35.8% by weight of the layer, Basell KS357Pcatalloy polymer from Basell Polyolefins of Basell North America Inc., Wilmington, Delaware. Basell Catalloy is the product of an olefinic thermoplastic multi-step reactor, in which an amorphous ethylene propylene random copolymer is molecularly...

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Abstract

A multilayer, breathable film that contains a base layer and at least one skin layer is provided. The skin layer is incorporated with a filler that is capable of reducing odor. The base layer may be substantially free of the odor-reducing filler to maintain the integrity of the resulting film. As a result, it has been discovered that the multilayer film of the present invention can be used to reduce odor in a variety of applications, while still maintaining the desired breathability.

Description

Background technique [0001] Gas-permeable and liquid-impermeable (e.g. gas-permeable) polymer membranes are well known in the art. For example, one method of manufacturing a gas-permeable polymer film involves mixing a matrix polymer with organic or inorganic particulate fillers (such as calcium carbonate) and extruding the mixture to form a film. The film is then heated and stretched so that voids are formed in the area around the filler particles. This voided membrane is characterized by a thin polymer membrane and / or a microporous net, which allows water vapor molecules to diffuse through the membrane, but can hinder the passage of liquids. Essentially, a tortuous path is formed from one membrane surface to another membrane surface that allows gas instead of liquid to pass. [0002] In many absorbent articles, such as diapers, these breathable films are used as the back layer. The stretched polyolefin film with filler provides good water vapor permeability and makes the wearer ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): B32B3/26B32B5/22B32B27/08B32B27/32A61L15/46A61F13/15C08K3/04C08K3/26C08L23/08B29C55/06B29C47/06B32B27/20
CPCA61L2300/802A61F2013/8408A61L2300/108A61L15/46B32B27/20A61L2300/102A61F13/8405A61F13/51478A61L2300/608A61L2300/622Y10T428/25Y10T428/254Y10T428/249953Y10T428/249955Y10T428/249978Y10T428/249986Y10T442/2287Y10T442/2508Y10T442/659Y10T442/66Y10T442/674Y10T442/675Y10T442/68Y10T442/681Y10T442/69Y10T442/699B32B3/26B32B5/22B82Y30/00
Inventor A·L·麦科马克R·B·昆西三世C·埃德蒙森
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC