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Absorbent articles comprising thermoplastic coated superabsorbent polymer materials

A technology of water-absorbing polymers and articles, applied in the direction of adhesive dressings, dressings, absorbent pads, etc., can solve problems such as unsatisfactory, reduced capacity, and reduced capacity

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-12-17
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC
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[0005] Furthermore, the performance of enhancing one absorbent property of an absorbent article can often lead to adverse effects on other absorbent properties
For example, increasing the rate of fluid intake can often result in a decrease in volume
While increased fluid intake rates are generally desirable, corresponding reductions in volume are generally undesirable

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Embodiment 4-5

[0238] According to Table 3 of Examples 4 and 5, 3000 grams of the pre-product of Example 1 were blended at ambient conditions with a 25% aqueous emulsion of a blend of maleinized polypropylene and ethylene acrylic acid copolymer. In particular, the pre-product of Example 1 was fluidized. Spray solutions were prepared by dissolving ethylene carbonate in hot water and adding maleinated polypropylene to the solution in the amounts given in Table 3 instead of ethylene acrylic acid copolymer. The spray solution is sprayed onto the fluidized pre-product. Then, 24.0 grams of fumed silica was added onto the sprayed pre-product. The total mixture was fluidized for about 1 minute. The ethylene carbonate / thermoplastic / water coating pre-product was fed to the continuous paddle dryer at 60-70 g / min for 50 minutes, the superabsorbent peak was reached near the middle of the second half of the reactor temperature, and maintain the temperature to 190-195°C. Keep the paddle at 25rpm.

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Embodiment 6-12

[0248] These stretchable water absorbent core samples were prepared on a pilot co-former and had a composite width of about inches (13.0 centimeters). Three superabsorbents were selected: FAVORSXM 9394 (commercially available from Stockhausen Corporation, having a place of business in Greensboro, NC, USA), the superabsorbent material of Example 3 as described above, the superabsorbent of Example 5 as described above material, blended with a polypropylene-based thermoplastic elastomeric polymer having a melt flow rate (MFR) of about 80 (available as a product from ExxonMobil Chemical Company) and wood pulp fiber NF 405 commercially available from Weyerhaeuser Company water absorbent core. The compositions and process conditions of Examples 6-12 are listed in Tables 5 and 6.

[0249] Table 5. Core composition

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[0251] Table 6 - Process Conditions

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Embodiment 13-19

[0259] The stretchable water absorbent cores of these examples were prepared using the experimental coformer described above. The water absorbent cores of these examples also had a composite width (ie, CD direction) of about 5.5 inches (13.0 cm). Further improvements in balancing superabsorbent adhesion and fluid handling properties were achieved by using different grades of elastic polymers and different contents of wood pulp fibers. An example of these thermoplastic elastomeric polymers is VISTAMAXX 2370 (commercially available from ExxonMobil Chemical Company). The process conditions can be found in Table 6 above, and the water absorbent core composition can be found in Table 8 below. The resulting absorbent cores were then subjected to a Super Absorbent Material (SAM) shake-off test using the composite shake-off test and a water absorption capacity (saturated capacity or "sat.cap.") test using the saturated capacity test, using the fluid uptake rate The trials were condu...

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Abstract

An absorbent article comprises a topsheet, a backsheet which may be joined to the topsheet, and an absorbent core positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. Additionally, the absorbent core comprises at least a superabsorbent polymer material comprising from about 55 to about 99.9% by weight of polymerizable unsaturated acid group containing monomer, and from about 0.001 to about 5% by weight of internal crosslinking agent which are polymerized and prepared into superabsorbent polymer particles and which further include surface additives. The superabsorbent polymer material can also have a degree of neutralization of greater than about 25%. The result is an absorbent article which exhibits improved performance as well as greater comfort and confidence among the user.

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Background technique [0001] Absorbent articles are used to absorb many types of fluids, including those secreted or excreted by the body. Superabsorbent materials (SAM's) are often used in absorbent articles to help improve the properties of such absorbent articles. Superabsorbent materials are generally polymer based and are available in many forms, such as powders, granules, microparticles, films and fibers. Upon contact with fluid, such superabsorbent materials swell by absorbing fluid into their structure. In general, superabsorbent materials quickly absorb soiled liquids into the article, retain those fluids to prevent leakage, and even help provide a dry feel after soiling with fluids. [0002] Efforts have been made to improve the properties of such absorbent articles, particularly high levels of fluid saturation, to reduce leakage. This is particularly important when such items are repeatedly contaminated with fluids during use. This has become an increasing challe...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61L15/48A61L15/60A61L15/22
CPCA61L15/48A61L15/60A61F13/534A61F13/0209A61F13/0276A61F13/15658A61F2013/15967A61F2013/530496A61F2013/530737A61F2013/530751D04H1/56D04H3/16A61L15/22
Inventor 秦建S·J·史密斯S·麦金托什A·琼斯朗D·L·小伯格曼
Owner KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC