Packaged absorbent articles

Abstract

A package of one or more absorbent articles is disclosed. The package includes a packaging material. The packaging material includes a polymeric film and an ink. The package also includes an absorbent article having a fragrance composition, the fragrance composition having a fragrance component and a carrier component. The carrier component is about 15% to about 85% by weight of the fragrance composition. The carrier component is substantially insoluble in water.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to one or more packaged absorbent articles, wherein the absorbent article comprises a perfume composition. [Background technology]

[0002] Non-fragile, compressible consumer products, such as disposable absorbent articles (e.g., diapers and training pants, disposable adult incontinence pants, and feminine hygiene pads), are often packaged and retailed (i.e., displayed and sold in a retail store) in soft packages formed from flexible packaging materials. At least a portion of the packaging material is typically printed with one or more graphics, such as a brand identifier, an aesthetically pleasing design, a depiction of the enclosed absorbent article, instructions for using the absorbent article, and / or other consumer information. The graphics are typically formed from the deposition of ink on the packaging material.

[0003] Absorbent articles are typically used to absorb and retain bodily fluids and other exudates discharged by the human body. Such exudates can be, or can be perceived as, malodorous. Accordingly, methods and materials have been developed to control and reduce malodors in absorbent articles. Fragrances are used in absorbent articles for this purpose. Fragrances often contain volatile components that evaporate into the environment surrounding the absorbent article, masking or masking the perception of malodors. Certain volatile components may interact with packaging materials, inks, and / or ink components, softening the ink and causing graphics to wear off, become smudged, or become unattractive and / or illegible. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Therefore, packaged absorbent articles containing perfume compositions are in need of improvement. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005]

[0006] Aspects of the present disclosure solve some, all, or all of the problems described above, in part, by providing packaging for one or more absorbent articles, the packaging comprising a packaging material including a polymeric film and an ink, and the absorbent articles comprising a perfume composition. The perfume composition may include a perfume component and a carrier component. The carrier component may be from about 15% to about 85% by weight of the perfume composition. The carrier component may be substantially insoluble in water. A perfume composition having a perfume component and a carrier component as described herein may have reduced or no interaction with packaging materials and / or inks, resulting in package graphics that may be less susceptible to wear or smearing and therefore more attractive and / or legible, which is preferred by consumers.

[0006] The present disclosure provides, in part, a package of one or more absorbent articles, the package including a packaging material comprising polyethylene and an ink disposed on a consumer-facing surface of the packaging material. The absorbent article may include a fragrance composition comprising about 15% to about 85% by weight of isopropyl myristate and a fragrance ingredient.

[0007] The present disclosure provides, in part, an absorbent article including a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core at least partially disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and individual layers including a fragrance composition. The fragrance composition includes from about 15% to about 85% by weight of isopropyl myristate and a fragrance component. At least one of the individual layers may include a graphic formed from ink. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] The above and other features and advantages of the present disclosure, as well as the manner in which they are achieved, will become more apparent, and the disclosure itself will be better understood, by referring to the following description of exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Figure 1]1 is a plan view of an exemplary absorbent article in the form of a tape diaper laid out flat with the garment-facing surface facing the viewer. FIG. [Figure 2] 2 is a plan view of the exemplary absorbent article of FIG. 1 laid out flat with the wearer-facing surface facing the viewer. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the absorbent article of FIGS. 1 and 2 in a fastened position. [Figure 4] 1 is a front perspective view of an absorbent article in the form of pants. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the absorbent article of FIG. [Figure 6] 5 is a plan view of the absorbent article of FIG. 4 laid out flat with the garment-facing surface facing the viewer. [Figure 7] 7 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article taken around line 7-7 of FIG. 6. [Figure 8] 8 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent article taken around line 8-8 of FIG. 6. [Figure 9] 1 is a plan view of an exemplary absorbent core or absorbent article. [Figure 10] 10 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent core of FIG. 9 taken around line 10-10. [Figure 11] 11 is a cross-sectional view of the absorbent core of FIG. 10 taken around line 11-11. [Figure 12] FIG. 1 is a plan view of an exemplary absorbent article of the present disclosure, which is a sanitary napkin. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a side view of a stack of multiple absorbent articles arranged in a package of the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a multilayer film. [Figure 15] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a multilayer film including a tie layer. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a package of the present disclosure. [Figure 17] FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view of a package of the present disclosure constructed by a flow wrap process. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the diffusion rate test method disclosed herein. [Figure 19] 1 is a graph of the diffusion rate of the fragrance composition of Comparative Example 1 through various packaging materials. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Various non-limiting embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles of the structure, function, manufacture, and use of the packaged absorbent articles disclosed herein. One or more examples of these non-limiting embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will understand that the packaged absorbent articles described herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings are non-limiting exemplary embodiments. Features shown or described with respect to one non-limiting embodiment may be combined with features of other non-limiting embodiments. Such modifications and variations are intended to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0010] Overview of absorbent articles An exemplary absorbent article 10 according to the present disclosure, shown in the form of a tape-type diaper, is shown in Figures 1-3. Figure 1 is a plan view of the exemplary absorbent article 10 in a flat, laid-out state (i.e., without elastic contraction) with the garment-facing surface 2 facing the viewer. Figure 2 is a plan view of the exemplary absorbent article 10 of Figure 1 in a flat, laid-out state with the wearer-facing surface 4 facing the viewer. Figure 3 is a front perspective view of the absorbent article 10 of Figures 1 and 2 in a fastened configuration. The absorbent article 10 of Figures 1-3 is shown for illustrative purposes only, as the present disclosure may be used to make a wide variety of diapers, such as, for example, adult incontinence products, pants, or other absorbent articles such as sanitary napkins and absorbent pads.

[0011] The absorbent article 10 may include a front waist region 12, a crotch region 14, and a back waist region 16. The crotch region 14 may extend intermediate the front waist region 12 and the back waist region 16. The front waist region 12, the crotch region 14, and the back waist region 16 may each occupy one-third of the length of the absorbent article 10. The absorbent article 10 may include a front edge 18, a rear edge 20 opposite the front edge 18, and transversely opposed side edges 22 and 24 extending longitudinally and defined by a chassis 52.

[0012] The absorbent article 10 may include a liquid pervious topsheet 26, a liquid impervious backsheet 28, and an absorbent core 30 disposed at least partially intermediate the topsheet 26 and the backsheet 28. The absorbent article 10 may also include one or more barrier leg cuffs 32, with or without elastics 33, one or more pair of leg elastics 34, one or more elastic waistbands 36, and / or one or more acquisition materials 38. The acquisition material(s) 38 may be disposed intermediate the topsheet 26 and the absorbent core 30. An outer cover material 40, such as a nonwoven material, may cover the garment-facing surface of the backsheet 28. The absorbent article 10 may include back ears 42 in the rear waist region 16. The back ears 42 may include fasteners 46 and may extend from the back waist region 16 of the absorbent article 10 and be attached (using the fasteners 46) to landing zone areas or landing zone material 44 in the garment-facing portion of the front waist region 12 of the absorbent article 10. The absorbent article 10 may also have front ears 47 in the front waist region 12. The absorbent article 10 may have a central lateral (or transverse) axis 48 and a central longitudinal axis 50. The central lateral axis 48 extends perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis 50.

[0013] In another example, the absorbent article may be in the form of pants with permanent or refastenable side seams. Suitable refastenable seams are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2014 / 0005020 and U.S. Patent No. 9,421,137. Referring to FIGS. 4-8, an exemplary absorbent article 10 in the form of pants is illustrated. FIG. 4 is a front perspective view of the absorbent article 10. FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the absorbent article 10. FIG. 6 is a plan view of the absorbent article 10 laid flat with the garment-facing surface facing the viewer. Elements in FIGS. 4-8 having the same reference numbers as those described above in connection with FIGS. 1-3 may be the same elements (e.g., absorbent core 30). FIG. 7 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the absorbent article taken around line 7-7 in FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is an exemplary cross-sectional view of the absorbent article taken around line 8-8 in FIG. 6. 7 and 8 illustrate exemplary configurations of the front belt 54 and the back belt 56. The absorbent article 10 may have a front waist region 12, a crotch region 14, and a back waist region 16. Each of the regions 12, 14, and 16 may be one-third of the length of the absorbent article 10. The absorbent article 10 may have a chassis 52 (sometimes referred to as a central chassis or center panel) similar to that described above with reference to FIGS. 1-3, including a topsheet 26, a backsheet 28, an absorbent core 30 disposed at least partially intermediate the topsheet 26 and the backsheet 28, and optional acquisition material 38. The absorbent article 10 may include a front belt 54 in the front waist region 12 and a back belt 56 in the back waist region 16. The chassis 52 can be joined to the wearer-facing surfaces 4 of the front and back belts 54 and 56, or to the garment-facing surfaces 2 of the belts 54, 56. The side edges 23 and 25 of the front belt 54 can be joined to the side edges 27 and 29 of the back belt 56, respectively, to form two side seams 58. The side seams 58 can be any suitable seam known to those skilled in the art, such as, for example, a butt seam or an overlap seam. Once the side seams 58 are permanently formed or refastenably closed, the pant-form absorbent article 10 has two leg openings 60 and a waist opening perimeter 62.The side seams 58 may be permanently joined, for example, using an adhesive or bond, or may be refastenably closed, for example, using hook and loop fasteners.

[0014] belt 7 and 8 , the front belt 54 and the back belt 56 may include a front inner belt layer 66 and a back inner belt layer 67, and a front outer belt layer 64 and a back outer belt layer 65 having an elastomeric material (e.g., strands 68 or a film (which may be apertured)) at least partially disposed therebetween. The elastic elements 68 or film may be relaxed (including cut) to reduce elastic strain on the absorbent core 30, or alternatively, may run continuously across the absorbent core 30. The elastic elements 68 can have uniform or variable spacing between them in any portion of the belt. The elastic elements 68 may also be pre-strained by the same or different amounts. The front belt 54 and / or the back belt 56 may have one or more elastic-element-free zones 70 where the chassis 52 overlaps the belts 54, 56. In other examples, at least some of the elastic elements 68 may extend continuously across the chassis 52.

[0015] The front and back inner belt layers 66, 67 and the front and back outer belt layers 64, 65 can be joined using adhesives, thermal bonds, pressure bonding, or thermoplastic adhesives. Various suitable belt layer configurations can be found in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2013 / 0211363.

[0016] The front belt edge 55 and the rear belt edge 57 may extend longitudinally beyond the front chassis edge 19 and the rear chassis edge 21 (shown in FIG. 6 ), or they may be coterminous. The front and rear belt side edges 23, 25, 27, and 29 may extend laterally beyond the chassis side edges 22 and 24. The front belt 54 and the rear belt 56 may be continuous (i.e., have at least one layer that is continuous) from belt side edge to belt side edge (e.g., transverse distances from 23 to 25 and 27 to 29). Alternatively, the front belt 54 and the rear belt 56 may be discontinuous from belt side edge to belt side edge (e.g., transverse distances from 23 to 25 and 27 to 29) so that they are distinct.

[0017] As disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,901,393, the longitudinal length (along the central longitudinal axis 50) of the rear belts 56 may be longer than the longitudinal length of the front belts 54, which may be particularly useful for increased buttock coverage when the rear belts 56 have a greater longitudinal length compared to the front belts 54 adjacent or immediately adjacent the side seams 58.

[0018] The front outer belt layer 64 and the back outer belt layer 65 may be separated from each other so that each layer is distinct, or alternatively, these layers may be continuous so that the layers run continuously from the front belt edge 55 to the back belt edge 57. This may also be true for the front inner belt layer 66 and the back inner belt layer 67, i.e., they may be distinct or continuous in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, while the front inner belt layer 66 and the back inner belt layer 67 are distinct in the longitudinal direction, the front outer belt layer 64 and the back outer belt layer 65 may be continuous in the longitudinal direction, so that gaps are formed therebetween (the gaps between the front outer belt layer 64 and the back outer belt layer 65 and the gaps between the front inner belt layer 66 and the back inner belt layer 67 are shown in FIG. 7 , and the gaps between the front inner belt layer 66 and the back inner belt layer 67 are shown in FIG. 8 ).

[0019] The front and back belts 54, 56 may include slits, holes, and / or perforations that provide increased breathability, flexibility, and a garment-like texture. The underwear-like appearance can be enhanced by substantially aligning the waist and leg edges at the location of the side seams 58 (see FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0020] The front belt 54 and the back belt 56 may include graphics (see, for example, 78 in FIG. 1 ). The graphics may extend substantially around the entire circumference of the absorbent article 10, and may be located across the side seams 58 and / or across the proximal front belt seam 15 and back belt seam 17, or adjacent seams 58, 15, and 17 in the manner described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,498,389 to create a more underwear-like article. The graphics may also be discontinuous. The graphics may be formed in whole or in part by any of the ink compositions disclosed herein.

[0021] Alternatively, instead of attaching belts 54 and 56 to chassis 52 to form pants, separate side panels may be attached to the side edges of chassis 22 and 24. Suitable forms of pants including separate side panels are described in U.S. Patent Nos. 6,645,190; 8,747,379; 8,372,052; 8,361,048; 6,761,711; 6,817,994; 8,007,485; 7,862,550; and 6,911,161. Nos. 6,953,452, 6,840,928, 8,579,876, 7,682,349, 7,156,833, and 7,201,744.

[0022] Top sheet The topsheet 26 is the portion of the absorbent article 10 that contacts the wearer's skin. The topsheet 26 may be joined to portions of the backsheet 28, the absorbent core 30, the barrier leg cuffs 32, and / or any other layers, as known to those skilled in the art. The topsheet 26 may be conformable, soft-feeling, and non-irritating to the wearer's skin. Furthermore, at least a portion of, or the entire topsheet, may be liquid permeable, allowing liquid body exudates to readily penetrate through its thickness. Suitable topsheets may be manufactured from a wide range of materials, including, for example, porous foams, reticulated foams, apertured plastic films, woven materials, nonwoven materials, woven or nonwoven materials made of natural fibers (e.g., wood fibers or cotton fibers), synthetic fibers or filaments (e.g., polyester fibers, or polypropylene fibers, or bicomponent PE / PP fibers, or mixtures thereof), or combinations of natural and synthetic fibers. The topsheet may have one or more layers. The topsheet may be perforated (element 31 in Figure 2), may have any suitable three-dimensional features, and / or may have multiple embossments (e.g., bond patterns). The topsheet may be perforated by strongly bonding the materials and then rupturing the strong bonds via ring rolling, as disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,628,097 (Benson et al., issued May 13, 1997) and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2016 / 0136014 (Arora et al.). Any portion of the topsheet may be coated with a skin care composition, an antimicrobial agent, a surfactant, and / or other benefit agent. The topsheet may be hydrophilic or hydrophobic, or may have hydrophilic and / or hydrophobic portions or layers. If the topsheet is hydrophobic, perforations will typically be present to allow bodily exudates to pass through the topsheet.

[0023] back seat The backsheet 28 is generally that portion of the absorbent article 10 positioned adjacent the garment-facing surface of the absorbent core 30. The backsheet 28 can be joined to the topsheet 26, the outer cover material 40, the absorbent core 30, and / or any other layer of the absorbent article by any attachment method known to those skilled in the art. The backsheet 28 prevents or at least inhibits body exudates absorbed and contained in the absorbent core 10 from soiling articles such as bedsheets, undergarments, and / or clothing. The backsheet is typically liquid-impermeable, or at least substantially liquid-impermeable. The backsheet may be or include a thin plastic film, such as a thermoplastic film having a thickness of about 0.012 mm to about 0.051 mm. Other suitable backsheet materials may include breathable materials that allow vapors to escape from the absorbent article while still preventing or at least inhibiting body exudates from passing through the backsheet.

[0024] Outer Cover Material The outer cover material (sometimes referred to as a backsheet nonwoven) 40 may comprise one or more nonwoven materials joined to and covering the backsheet 28. The outer cover material 40 forms at least a portion of the garment-facing surface 2 of the absorbent article 10 and effectively "covers" the backsheet 28 such that no film is present on the garment-facing surface 2. The outer cover material 40 may include bond patterns, apertures, and / or three-dimensional features. The outer cover material 40 may be a hydroentangled nonwoven material.

[0025] absorbent core As used herein, the term "absorbent core" 30 refers to a component of an absorbent article 10 that is positioned within the article to absorb and contain liquids, such as urine, received by the absorbent article. As such, the absorbent core typically has a high absorbent capacity. An exemplary absorbent core 30 is shown schematically in Figures 9-11. The absorbent core typically includes an absorbent material 72 enclosed within or sandwiched between core wraps 74.

[0026] The core wrap may be a single material that is folded and attached to itself, or it may include separate top and bottom layers that can be bonded or otherwise joined to one another. The absorbent material typically includes superabsorbent particles, optionally mixed with cellulosic fibers. As used herein, "absorbent core" does not include any acquisition distribution system, topsheet, or backsheet of the absorbent article.

[0027] The exemplary absorbent core 30 shown alone in Figures 9-11 is in a dry state (prior to use). The absorbent core typically has a generally rectangular shape as defined by its longitudinal edges and transverse front and rear edges, or may have other shapes.

[0028] The absorbent material 72 may be deposited as an absorbent layer having a generally rectangular profile, as shown in FIG. 9 . A wide variety of absorbent cores may also be used. The layer of absorbent material 72 may also have a non-rectangular perimeter (a “shaped” core); in particular, the absorbent material 72 may define a taper (or “dogbone” shape) along its width toward a central region of the core. In this manner, the absorbent material deposition area may have a relatively narrow width in the area of ​​the core intended to be placed in the crotch region of the absorbent article. This may, for example, result in better wearing comfort. Other shapes, such as a “T,” “Y,” or “hourglass” shape, may also be used for that area of ​​absorbent material.

[0029] The absorbent material 72 can be any conventional absorbent material known in the art. For example, the absorbent material can include a blend of cellulose fibers and superabsorbent particles ("superabsorbent particles" (SAP)), with the percentage of SAP typically ranging from about 50% to about 75% by weight of the absorbent material. The absorbent material can also be free of cellulose fibers, as known in so-called airfelt-free cores, where the absorbent material consists or essentially of SAP. The absorbent material can also be a high internal phase emulsion foam.

[0030] As used herein, "superabsorbent polymer" or "SAP" refers to absorbent materials, typically crosslinked polymer materials, capable of absorbing at least 10 times their weight in 0.9% saline, as measured using the Centrifuge Retention Capacity (CRC) test (EDANA Method WSP241.2.R3(12)). SAPs may specifically have a CRC value of at least 20 g / g, specifically 20 g / g to 40 g / g. As used herein, "superabsorbent polymer particles" refers to superabsorbent polymer material in a particulate form such that it is flowable in the dry state.

[0031] Various absorbent core designs containing large amounts of SAP have been proposed in the past, see, for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,599,335 (Goldman), European Patent No. 1,447,066 (Busam), International Publication No. WO 95 / 11652 (Tanzer), U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008 / 0312622 (A1) (Hundorf), and WO 2012 / 052172 (Van Malderen). In particular, SAP printing techniques such as those disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2006 / 024433 (Blessing), U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008 / 0312617, and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010 / 0051166 (A1) (both to Hundorf et al.) may be used. However, the present disclosure is not limited to any particular type of absorbent core. The absorbent core may also include one or more adhesives, such as a supplemental adhesive, applied between the inner surface of one (or both) of the core wrap layers and the absorbent material to reduce leakage of SAP outside the core wrap. Also, as described in the Hundorf reference above, a microfibrous adhesive net may be used in airfelt-free cores. These adhesives are not shown in the figures for simplicity. Other core structures, including a high-loft nonwoven substrate, such as a carded nonwoven layer, having a porous structure with SAP particles deposited therein, may also be used in the present disclosure.

[0032] The absorbent material can be deposited as a continuous layer within the core wrap. The absorbent material can also be present discontinuously, for example, as individual pockets or stripes of absorbent material enclosed within the core wrap and separated from one another by material-free bond areas. A continuous layer of absorbent material, particularly SAP, can also be obtained by combining two absorbent layers having matching discontinuous absorbent material application patterns, with the resulting layer being substantially continuously distributed across the absorbent particulate polymer material area, as shown in Figures 10-11. For example, as taught in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008 / 312622 A1 (Hundorf), each absorbent material layer thus includes a pattern having land areas of absorbent material and absorbent material-free bond areas, with the land areas of absorbent material of the first layer substantially corresponding to the absorbent material-free bond areas of the second layer, and vice versa.

[0033] The basis weight (amount of material deposited per surface unit) of the absorbent material can be varied to create a contoured distribution of absorbent material, particularly longitudinally to provide more absorbency toward the center and center of the core, but also transversely across the core, or in both directions. The absorbent core can also include one or more longitudinally (or otherwise) extending channels 76, which are areas of the absorbent layer that are substantially free of absorbent material within the absorbent layer. The upper side of the core wrap may advantageously be bonded to the underside of the core through these material-free areas by adhesive, mechanical, or ultrasonic bonding. Exemplary disclosures of such channels in airfelt-free cores can be found in WO 2012 / 170778 (Rosati et al.) and U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012 / 0312491 (Jackels). Channels, of course, can also be formed in absorbent cores comprising a mixture of cellulose fibers and SAP particles. These channels can be embodied in any suitable shape, and any suitable number of channels can be provided. In other examples, the absorbent core can be embossed to create channel depressions. The absorbent cores of Figures 9-11 are merely exemplary absorbent cores. Many other absorbent cores, with or without channels, are within the scope of this disclosure.

[0034] Barrier leg cuff / leg elastic 1 and 2, the absorbent article 10 may include one or more pairs of barrier leg cuffs 32 and one or more pairs of leg elastics 34. The barrier leg cuffs 32 may be positioned laterally inward of the leg elastics 34. Each barrier leg cuff 32 may be formed from a single piece of material that extends upward from the wearer-facing surface 4 of the absorbent article 10 and is bonded to the absorbent article 10 to provide improved containment of body exudates near the junction between the wearer's torso and legs. The barrier leg cuffs 32 are bounded by proximal edges that are bonded directly or indirectly to the topsheet and / or backsheet, and free distal edges that are intended to contact and form a seal with the wearer's skin. The barrier leg cuffs 32 may extend at least partially between the front edge 18 and the rear edge 20 of the absorbent article 10 on either side of the central longitudinal axis 50 and may be present in at least the crotch region 14. Each barrier leg cuff 32 may include one or more elastics 33 (e.g., elastic strands or strips) near or at its free end edge. These elastics 33 enable the barrier leg cuffs 32 to help form a seal around the legs and torso of the wearer. The leg elastics 34 extend at least partially between the front edge 18 and the back edge 20. The leg elastics 34 essentially enable the portions of the absorbent article 10 adjacent the chassis side edges 22, 24 to help form a seal around the legs of the wearer. The leg elastics 34 may extend at least into the crotch region 14.

[0035] Elastic waistband 1 and 2, the absorbent article 10 may include one or more elastic waistbands 36. The elastic waistbands 36 may be located on the garment-facing surface 2 or the wearer-facing surface 4. As an example, a first elastic waistband 36 may be located near the front belt edge 18 in the front waist region 12, and a second elastic waistband 36 may be located near the rear edge 20 in the back waist region 16. The elastic waistbands 36 may seal the absorbent article 10 around the waist of the wearer and help to prevent at least bodily exudates from leaking out of the absorbent article 10 through the periphery of the waist opening. In some examples, the elastic waistbands may completely surround the periphery of the waist opening of the absorbent article.

[0036] Captured material 1, 2, 7, and 8, one or more acquisition materials 38 may be at least partially intermediate the topsheet 26 and the absorbent core 30. The acquisition materials 38 are typically hydrophilic materials that provide significant wicking of bodily exudates. These materials can dehydrate the topsheet 26 and rapidly transfer bodily exudates into the absorbent core 30. The acquisition materials 38 may include, for example, one or more nonwoven materials, foams, cellulosic materials, crosslinked cellulosic materials, airlaid cellulosic nonwoven materials, spunlace materials, or combinations thereof. In some examples, a portion of the acquisition material 38 may extend through a portion of the topsheet 26, a portion of the topsheet 26 may extend through a portion of the acquisition material 38, and / or the topsheet 26 may be nested with the acquisition material 38. Typically, the acquisition material 38 may have a width and length that are smaller than the width and length of the topsheet 26. In the context of a feminine pad, the acquisition material may be a secondary topsheet. The acquisition material may have one or more channels (including embossed versions) as described above with respect to absorbent core 30. The channels of the acquisition material may or may not be aligned with the channels of absorbent core 30. In one example, the first acquisition material may include a nonwoven material and the second acquisition material may include a cross-linked cellulosic material.

[0037] Landing Area 1 and 2, the absorbent article 10 may have a landing zone area 44 formed in a portion of the garment-facing surface 2 of the outer cover material 40. The landing zone area 44 may be located in the rear waist region 16 if the absorbent article 10 is fastened front-to-back, or may be located in the front waist region 12 if the absorbent article 10 is fastened back-to-front. In some examples, the landing zone 44 may be or may include one or more separate nonwoven materials attached to a portion of the outer cover material 40 in the front waist region 12 or the back waist region 16, depending on whether the absorbent article is front-fastened or back-fastened. Essentially, the landing zone 44 is configured to receive the fastener 46 and may include, for example, a plurality of loops configured to engage with a plurality of hooks of the fastener 46, or vice versa.

[0038] Wetness Indicator / Graphic Referring to FIG. 1 , the absorbent article 10 of the present disclosure may include a graphic 78 and / or wetness indicator 80 visible from the garment-facing surface 2. The graphic 78 may be printed on the landing zone 40, the backsheet 28, and / or other locations. The graphic 78 may be formed, in whole or in part, by any of the ink compositions disclosed herein. The wetness indicator 80 is typically applied to the absorbent core-facing side of the backsheet 28 so that it can contact bodily exudates within the absorbent core 30. In some cases, the wetness indicator 80 may form a portion of the graphic 78. For example, the wetness indicator may appear or disappear, and text may be formed / removed within some graphics. In other cases, the wetness indicator 80 may be coordinated with the graphic 78 (e.g., same design, same pattern, same color) or not.

[0039] Front and back ears 1 and 2, as referenced above, the absorbent article 10, in the context of a tape diaper, can have front ears 47 and / or back ears 42. In most tape diapers, only one set of ears may be required. One set of ears may include fasteners 46 configured to engage the landing zone or landing zone area 44. If two sets of ears are provided, in most instances, only one set of ears will have fasteners 46, while the other set will be fastener-free. The ears, or portions thereof, may be elastic or may have elastic panels. In one embodiment, an elastic film or elastic strands may be disposed intermediate the first nonwoven material and the second nonwoven material. The elastic film may be apertured or unapertured. The ears may be molded. The ears may be integral (e.g., extensions of the outer cover material 40, the backsheet 28, and / or the topsheet 26) or may be separate components attached to the wearer-facing surface 4, the garment-facing surface 2, or intermediate the two surfaces 4, 2 of the chassis 52 of the absorbent article.

[0040] Masking Layer One or more masking layers or materials may be provided within the absorbent article 10. The masking layer may be a layer that provides cushioning when the absorbent article is touched from the garment-facing side 2 or the wearer-facing side 4. The masking layer may "mask" any roughness that may be caused by the absorbent material 72, such as a superabsorbent polymer. The masking layer may "hide" the visibility of bodily waste when viewing the wearer-facing side 4 or the garment-facing side 2 of the absorbent article 10. The masking layer may have a basis weight ranging from about 15 gsm to about 50 gsm or from about 15 gsm to about 40 gsm. The masking layer may comprise one or more nonwoven materials (e.g., hydroentangled nonwoven materials), foams, pulp layers, and / or other suitable materials. The masking layer may be the outer cover material 40. The masking layer may be a layer that forms the garment-facing or wearer-facing side of the core bag 74. The masking layer may be a separate material positioned intermediate the garment-facing side of the core bag 74 and the liquid-impermeable backsheet 28 .

[0041] Sensor Referring again to FIG. 1 , the absorbent article of the present disclosure may include a sensor system 82 for monitoring changes within the absorbent article 10. The sensor system 82 may be separate from or integral to the absorbent article 10. The absorbent article 10 may include sensors capable of sensing various aspects of the absorbent article 10 associated with the generation of bodily wastes such as urine and / or feces (e.g., the sensor system 82 may sense variations in temperature, humidity, the presence of ammonia or urea, various vapor components of the wastes (urine and feces), changes in the breathability of the garment-facing layer of the absorbent article, changes in the translucency of the garment-facing layer, and / or changes in the color of the garment-facing layer). Additionally, the sensor system 82 may sense components of urine such as ammonia or urea and / or by-products resulting from the reaction of these components with the absorbent article 10. The sensor system 82 may sense by-products that result when urine mixes with other components of the absorbent article 10 (e.g., adhesive, AGM). These sensed components or by-products may exist as vapors that can pass through the garment-facing layer. It may also be desirable to include a reactive substance in the absorbent article that, upon mixing with urine or feces, changes state (e.g., color, temperature) or produces a measurable by-product. The sensor system 82 may also sense changes in pH, pressure, odor, the presence of gas, blood, chemical or biological markers, or a combination thereof. The sensor system 82 may have components on or in close proximity to the absorbent article that transmit a signal to a receiver more distal to the absorbent article, such as an iPhone. The receiver can output a result to communicate the status of the absorbent article 10 to a caregiver. In other examples, a receiver may not be provided, but instead the status of the absorbent article 10 may be visually or audibly apparent from a sensor on the absorbent article.

[0042] sanitary napkins Referring to FIG. 12 , an absorbent article of the present disclosure may be a sanitary napkin 110. The sanitary napkin 110 may include a liquid-permeable topsheet 114, a liquid-impermeable or substantially liquid-impermeable backsheet 116, and an absorbent core 118. The liquid-impermeable backsheet 116 may or may not be vapor-permeable. The absorbent core 118 may have any or all of the features described herein with respect to the absorbent core 30, and in some configurations, may include a secondary topsheet 119 (STS) instead of the acquisition material disclosed above. The STS 119 may include one or more channels (including embossed variations), as described above. In some configurations, the channels of the STS 119 may be aligned with the channels of the absorbent core 118. The sanitary napkin 110 may also include wings 120 extending outward relative to the longitudinal axis 180 of the sanitary napkin 110. The sanitary napkin 110 may also include a lateral axis 190. The wings 120 may be joined to the topsheet 114, the backsheet 116, and / or the absorbent core 118. The sanitary napkin 110 may also include a front edge 122, a rear edge 124 longitudinally opposite the front edge 122, a first side edge 126, and a second side edge 128 longitudinally opposite the first side edge 126. The longitudinal axis 180 may extend from the midpoint of the front edge 122 to the midpoint of the rear edge 124. The lateral axis 190 may extend from the midpoint of the first side edge 128 to the midpoint of the second side edge 128. The sanitary napkin 110 may also include additional features commonly found in sanitary napkins, as is known in the art.

[0043] fragrance composition The absorbent articles of the present disclosure may include a perfume composition. The perfume composition may include one or more perfume ingredients and a carrier ingredient.

[0044] Fragrance: Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, α-amyl cinnamic aldehyde, p-anisaldehyde, benzaldehyde, cinnamic aldehyde, cumin aldehyde, decanal, cyclamen aldehyde, β-ionone, pt-butyl-α-methyldihydrocinnamaldehyde, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanol (phenylhexanol), 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamaldehyde, vanillin isobutyrate, 2-phenyl-3-(2-furyl)prop-2-enal, ethyl vanillin acetate, vanillin acetate acetal, heptanal, lauryl aldehyde, nonanal, octanal, phenylacetaldehyde, phenylpropyl aldehyde, vanillin, salicylaldehyde, citral, 2,4-dihydroxy-3-methylbenzaldehyde, 2-hydroxy-4-methylbenzaldehyde, 5-methylsalicylaldehyde, 4-nitrobenzaldehyde, o-nitrobenzaldehyde, 5-ethyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 5-methyl-2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, 2-thiophenecarboxaldehyde, asaronealdehyde, 5-( Hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde, 2-benzofurancarboxaldehyde, 2,3,4-trimethoxybenzaldehyde, protocatechualdehyde, heliotropin, 4-ethoxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, 3,4,5-trimethoxybenzaldehyde, 3-hydroxybenzaldehyde, o-methoxycinnamaldehyde, 3,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxycinnamaldehyde, 2,8-dithianone-4-3n-4-carboxaldehyde, sorbic aldehyde, 2,4-heptadienal, 2,4-decadienal , 2,4-nonadienal, 2,4-nonadienal, (E,E)-2,4-octadien-1-al, 2,4-octadienal, 2,4-dodecadienal, 2,4-undecadienal, 2,4-tridecadien-1-al, 2-trans-4-cis-7-cis-tridecatrienal, piperonylidenepropionaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(2-furyl)acrolein, 2,4-pentadienal, 2-furfurylidenebutyraldehyde, 3-(2-furyl)acrolein, pyruvaldehyde, ethanedial, laevocarvone,The fragrance may include a fragrance ingredient selected from the group consisting of 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)pent-1-en-3-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one (isomers), 5-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-3-one, (E)-4-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one, and mixtures thereof. Alternatively or additionally, the flavoring composition may comprise menthol, menthyl acetate, menthyl lactate, 1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)pent-1-en-3-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one, 4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one (isomers), 5 ... (E)-4-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one, (E)-4-(2,2-dimethyl-6-methylidenecyclohexyl)but-3-en-2-one, Isomenthyl Acetate, Isomenthyl Propionate, Isomenthyl Isobutyrate, Isomenthyl Propionate, Isomenthyl Butyrate, Camphor, p-Menthane, Limonene, Eucalyptol, Cresol, Linalool, Tetrahydrolinalool, Myrcenol, Tetrahydro Myrcenol, dihydromyrcenol, myrcene, citronellol, citronellyl derivatives, geraniol, geranyl derivatives, linalyl acetate, mugetanol, eugenol, jasmal, terpineol, pinanol, cedrene, damascone, β-pinene, cineole and its derivatives, nonadienol, ethylhexanal, octanol acetate, methylfurfural, terpinene, thujene, amyl acetate, benzyl acetate, camphene, citronellal, dihydrocoumarin, dihydromyrcenyl acetate, geraniol, geranial, isoamyl acetate, ethyl acetate and / or triethyl acetate, para-cresol, para-cymene, methyl abietic acid, methyl dihydrojasmonate, hexyl-2-methylbutyrate, benzyl acetate, laevocarvone, hexyl-2-methylbutyrate, eucalyptus, phenylethyl alcohol,Alternatively or additionally, the fragrance composition may comprise one or more fragrance ingredients selected from the group consisting of limonene, eucalyptol, cresol, linalool, tetra-hydrolinalool, myrcenol, tetrahydromyrcenol, di-hydromyrcenol, myrcene, citronellol, citronellyl derivatives, geraniol, geranyl derivatives, linalyl acetate, mugetanol, eugenol, jasmal, terpineol, pinanol, cedrene, damascone, beta-pinene, cineole and its derivatives, nonadienol, ethylhexanal, octanol acetate, methylfurfural, terpinene, thujene, amyl acetate, May include benzyl acetate, camphene, citronellal, dihydrocoumarin, dihydromyrcenyl acetate, geraniol, geranial, encalyptus, isoamyl acetate, ethyl acetate and / or triethyl acetate, para-cresol and para-cymene, benzyl benzoate, methyl abietic acid, ethanol, isopropanol, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, glycerol, propylene glycol, 1,2-butylene glycol, 2-methyl-2,4-pentanediol, diethyl phthalate, triethyl citrate, diethyl sebacate.

[0045] The fragrance composition may comprise about 15% to about 85% by weight of the carrier component. The carrier component may be a single component or a blend of two or more components. The carrier may function to dilute the fragrance component(s). The carrier may also or alternatively function to mitigate the volatility of the fragrance composition, for example, by slowing evaporation, thereby creating a longer-lasting scent. The carrier component may be substantially odorless. The carrier component may be insoluble and / or immiscible in water. As used herein, the term "insoluble" means that the component has a solubility in water of less than 1.0 mg / L at 20°C. As used herein, the term "soluble" means that the component has a solubility in water of 1.0 mg / L or greater at 20°C. The carrier component may be non-hygroscopic. The carrier component may have a low vapor pressure. The carrier component may have a solubility in water of less than about 7.5 x 10-4 Less than mmHg, or about 7.5 x 10 -4 mmHg ~ approx. 3.46 x 10 -8 mmHg, approximately 1.5 × 10 -4 mmHg ~ approx. 5.0 x 10 -7 mmHg, or approximately 9.8 x 10 -5 mmHg ~ approx. 7.5 x 10 -6 The carrier component may have a vapor pressure of 1.0 to 1.25 mmHg, specifically recited herewith, and all values ​​within these ranges, and any range formed by these ranges. The carrier component may have a partition coefficient (log K ow ), specifically recites all values ​​within these ranges, and any ranges formed by these ranges. The carrier component may include isopropyl myristate. The carrier component may consist of isopropyl myristate. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the carrier components described herein may have limited or no ability to pass through packaging materials and / or have limited or no ability to interact with inks and / or OPVs disposed on the absorbent article and / or packaging materials.

[0046] The fragrance composition of the present disclosure has a partition coefficient (log K ow ), specifically recited in combination with the carrier ingredients set forth above, all values ​​within these ranges, and any ranges formed by or within these ranges. The fragrance compositions of the present disclosure may comprise perfume ingredients having a partition coefficient (log K) of less than 6. ow ) and a carrier component that is insoluble in water, and / or -4 Carrier components having a vapor pressure of less than mmHg and / or a partition coefficient (log K ow In one embodiment, the fragrance composition of the present disclosure may comprise a carrier component having a partition coefficient (log K ow) and a fragrance ingredient having about 7.5 × 10 -4 mmHg ~ approx. 3.46 x 10 -8 In another embodiment, the fragrance composition of the present disclosure may comprise a carrier component having a vapor pressure of about 0.4 to about 4. ow ) and a fragrance ingredient having about 1.5 × 10 -4 mmHg ~ approx. 5.0 x 10 -7 Vapor pressure of 10 ... ow and a carrier component having a hydroxypropyl methyl group. Such formulations of the present disclosure are believed to have limited or no ability to diffuse through packaging materials and / or to have limited or no ability to interact with inks and / or OPVs disposed on the absorbent article and / or packaging materials.

[0047] The perfume composition may be applied to the absorbent article in various ways and in various patterns using a fluid application device such as a spray, droplet, or bead applicator. Such applicators make it possible to apply the perfume composition to the absorbent article in any pattern, such as stripes, circles, dots, droplets, geometric shapes, stars, decorative shapes, irregular shapes, etc. Patterned applications can be beneficial because they allow for precise application, making it easier to avoid contact with the adhesive connecting the various layers of the absorbent article.

[0048] The perfume composition may be applied to a completed absorbent article before it is packaged. The perfume composition may be applied to one or more components of the absorbent article during the assembly process. For example, the perfume composition may be applied onto or within a layer of the absorbent article. This means that since the absorbent article is composed of a series of layers, the perfume composition may be applied to one of the surfaces of these layers. For example, the perfume composition may be applied to the surface of the core wrap and / or acquisition layer and / or secondary topsheet and / or topsheet. Alternatively, if one of the layers allows this (e.g., because it is a thick fibrous layer such as an absorbent core), the layer may be cut into two along a plane substantially parallel to the garment-facing surface of the article, the perfume composition may be applied to one of the two surfaces resulting from the cut, and the layer may then be rejoined as a single layer. The perfume composition may be applied to a component of the absorbent article before the component is combined with other components to form the absorbent article.

[0049] The fragrance composition may be disposed on the absorbent article and / or on one or more components of the absorbent article in an amount of from about 1 mg to about 500 mg per absorbent article, from about 3 mg to about 200 mg per absorbent article, or from about 4 mg to about 150 mg per absorbent article, specifically reciting all values ​​within these ranges and any ranges formed by or within these ranges.

[0050] Bio-based ingredients for building blocks Components of the absorbent articles and / or packaging materials described herein may be at least partially composed of bio-based components, such as those described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007 / 0219521 A1. For example, superabsorbent polymer components may be bio-based due to their derivation from bio-based acrylic acid. Bio-based acrylic acid and methods of manufacture are further described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007 / 0219521, as well as U.S. Patent Nos. 8,703,450, 9,630,901, and 9,822,197. Other components, such as nonwoven and film components, may comprise bio-based polyolefin materials. Bio-based polyolefins are further discussed in U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2011 / 0139657, 2011 / 0139658, 2011 / 0152812, and 2016 / 0206774, and U.S. Patent No. 9,169,366. Exemplary bio-based polyolefins for use in the present disclosure include polymers available under the designations SHA7260™, SHE150™, or SGM9450F™ (all available from Braskem SA).

[0051] The absorbent article component may have a biobased content value of about 10% to about 100%, about 25% to about 100%, about 40% to about 100%, about 50% to about 100%, about 75% to about 100%, or about 90% to about 100%, using, for example, ASTM D6866-10, Method B.

[0052] Easily recyclable absorbent articles and packaging materials Components of the absorbent articles and / or packaging materials described herein, whether or not they are at least partially made from recyclable materials, may be recycled for other uses. Examples of absorbent article materials that can be recycled include nonwoven fabrics, films, fluff pulp, and superabsorbent polymers. The recycling process may use an autoclave to sterilize the absorbent articles, which may then be shredded and separated into different by-product streams. Exemplary by-product streams may include plastics, superabsorbent polymers, and cellulosic fibers such as pulp. These by-product streams may be used in the manufacture of fertilizers, plastic products, paper products, viscose, building materials, absorbent pads for pets or hospital beds, and / or for other uses. Further details regarding absorbent articles that aid recycling, diaper designs that are easy to recycle, and diaper designs that are easy to recycle and have bio-based components are disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2019 / 0192723, published June 27, 2019.

[0053] package 13 , absorbent articles 132 of the present disclosure may be disposed within a package 130. Graphics and / or indicia may be formed, printed, disposed, and / or placed on the exterior surface of the package 130. Each package 130 may contain multiple absorbent articles 132. The absorbent articles 132 may be packaged under compression to reduce the size of the package while still providing an appropriate number of absorbent articles per package. Packaging the absorbent articles under compression allows caregivers to easily handle and store the package and may also result in reduced distribution costs for manufacturers due to the size of the package.

[0054] packaging material The package 130 of the present disclosure may include a packaging material 134, including a polymeric film and / or other materials. Polymeric films may include polyolefins, particularly polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutadiene, polypropylene / ethylene interpolymers and copolymers having at least one olefinic component, and any mixtures thereof. Polyolefins may include, but are not limited to, linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), medium-density polyethylene (MDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polymethylpentene ("PMP"), polybutene-1 ("PB-1"), isotactic polypropylene, random polypropylene copolymer, impact-modified polypropylene copolymer, polyisobutene ("PIB"), cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), cross-linked high-density polyethylene (PEX), and other polyolefins described in WO 99 / 20664, WO 2006 / 047374, and WO 2008 / 086539. Other base polymers, such as polyester, nylon, polyhydroxyalkanoates (or PHA), polyvinyl alcohol, copolymers thereof, and combinations of any of the foregoing, may also be suitable. In addition, polyolefin plastomers and elastomers can be utilized to form multilayer polymer films. Examples of such suitable polyolefin plastomers and elastomers are described in U.S. Patent No. 6,258,308, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2010 / 0159167(A1), and WO 2006 / 047374 and WO 2006 / 017518.

[0055] A polymer film may be a single layer (monolayer) or may have two, three, or more layers (multilayer). Referring to FIG. 14 , a multilayer film 140 can have, for example, an exterior skin layer 142 formed of a first polymer and an interior skin layer 144 formed of a second polymer. (As used herein, the terms “exterior” and “interior” refer to the positioning of layers relative to the interior and exterior of the finished package, such that an “interior layer” faces the contained product and an “exterior layer” faces outward, having an outer surface exposed to viewing and contact by, for example, shoppers in a retail store.) A multilayer film may also include one or more tie layers disposed between other layers. Tie layers may be beneficial when the polymers of adjacent layers are not otherwise miscible or compatible to bond with each other during extrusion. For example, due to the significant difference in polarity between polylactic acid (PLA) and polyolefins, a tie layer between a polyethylene skin layer and a polylactic acid-rich intermediate layer may be desirable. Referring to FIG. 15 , in a multilayer film 150 having three main layers (two skin layers (152, 154) and an intermediate layer 156 disposed therebetween), tie layers 158, 159 can be disposed between the intermediate layer 156 and each skin layer 152, 154. The tie layers can comprise one or more functionalized polyolefins. In some embodiments, the tie layers can comprise from 5%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, or 45% to 55%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 100% by weight of the tie layer of one or more functionalized polyolefins. The tie layers can consist essentially of one or more functionalized polyolefins.

[0056] The package of the present disclosure may include a packaging material containing natural fibers. As used herein, the term "natural fibers" refers to fibers including cellulosic fibers, bamboo fibers, and the like. Natural fibers also refer to non-wood fibers such as cotton, Manila hemp, kenaf, sabai grass, flax, esparto grass, straw, jute, hemp, bagasse, milkweed floss fiber, and pineapple leaf fiber, as well as wood fibers such as wood or pulp fibers obtained from deciduous and coniferous trees, including softwood fibers such as northern and southern coniferous kraft fibers, and hardwood fibers such as eucalyptus, maple, birch, and aspen. The packaging material can comprise at least 50 weight percent natural fibers, at least 70 weight percent natural fibers, at least 90 weight percent natural fibers, about 50 weight percent to about 100 weight percent natural fibers, about 65 weight percent to about 99 weight percent natural fibers, or about 75 weight percent to about 95 weight percent natural fibers, specifically reciting all values ​​within these ranges, and any ranges formed by or within these ranges. In one form, the packaging material can comprise 99.9 weight percent natural fibers.

[0057] 16 , a package of the present disclosure may be formed from a single sheet of packaging material appropriately folded to form a bag structure 160. The packaging material 134 may form a front panel 161, a back panel 163 opposite the front panel 161, a first side panel 164, a second side panel 165 opposite the first side panel 164, a top panel 166, and a bottom panel 167 opposite the top panel 166, the panels defining an interior compartment 168 of the package, with one or more absorbent articles 132 disposed within the interior compartment 168. The dimensions of the bag structure 160 and the absorbent articles 132 or stack of absorbent articles disposed therein can be appropriately selected and provided through the design, folding, stacking, compression, and packaging processes so that the packaging material is taut around the absorbent article(s). If the packaging material includes a polymeric film, the bonds forming any or all of the seams, such as seam 162, may be formed by welding. (As used herein, "welding" refers to the fusion between separate portions of film material, achieved by the application of direct or indirect (e.g., ultrasonic) heat energy and pressure, which at least partially melts and fuses separate portions of the film to some degree, forming a bonded area, joint, or seam that cannot be separated without significant destruction of the remainder of one or both of the joined portions.) When the packaging material includes natural fibers, the bonds forming any or all of the seams, such as seam 162, may be formed by the application of an adhesive. Other package shapes are contemplated, including flow wrap or horizontal form-fill-and-seal wrap. Referring to FIG. 17, a flow wrap package 170 may include a first surface 172 and an opposing second surface 174. A rounded edge may be provided as a transition between the first surface 172 and the second surface 174. In another form, one or more fold lines may be provided between the first surface 172 and the second surface 174. The flow wrap package 170 may further include end seals 176 and 178 and a hoop seam 179 that may be disposed on the second surface 174. The flow wrap package may be particularly useful when a small number of absorbent articles are included in the package.

[0058] Inks / varnishes: The packaging of one or more absorbent articles of the present disclosure may include a component bearing a graphic. The component may be the package, a portion of the packaging material, and / or a component of the absorbent article, such as the backsheet, secondary topsheet, topsheet, and / or landing zone. A "graphic" may include any recognizable indicia, such as a depiction of a design(s), numbers, letters, words, brand names, icons, logos, characters, front / back indicia, a depiction of the absorbent article enclosed within the package, instructions for using the absorbent article, and / or other consumer information, as well as a large amount of color across the surface or portion of the surface of the component. A "graphic" may also include a visible location indicia to indicate where a sensor should be attached to the absorbent article, such as, for example, a dashed outline that matches the shape of the sensor.

[0059] The graphic may be formed by depositing ink on at least a portion of the component. The ink may be any suitable ink known in the art. The ink may be a nitrocellulose-based ink. Exemplary nitrocellulose-based ink formulations are described in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2008 / 0255275 A1 to Williams et al. and U.S. Patent No. 6,548,572 to Breck et al. The ink may be a water-based ink. Water-based inks may be beneficial when the ink is placed on an absorbent article, since the absorbent article may come into close contact with the wearer. Examples of water-based inks are described in U.S. Patent No. 10,836,196 to Warner et al. and WO 2010 / 114899 A1 to Transvalidou et al. The ink may include pigment colorant particles. Pigment colorant particles can include, but are not limited to, azo pigments, monoazo pigments, disazo pigments, azo pigment lakes, β-naphthol pigments, naphthol AS pigments, benzimidazolone pigments, disazo condensation pigments, metal complex pigments, isoindolinone and isoindoline pigments, quinacridone pigments, polycyclic pigments, phthalocyanine pigments, perylene and perinone pigments, thioindigo pigments, anthrapyrimidone pigments, flavanthrone pigments, anthanthrone pigments, dioxazine pigments, triarylcarbonium pigments, quinophthalone pigments, diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, and carbon black.

[0060] The ink can be applied to the component by any method known in the art. In particular, the ink may be applied to the substrate using an inkjet printer, a flexographic printer, a gravure printer, extrusion lamination, adhesive lamination, or a combination thereof.

[0061] The components of the present disclosure bearing graphics may also include an overprint varnish. The overprint varnish may be applied to the component after the graphic is applied. The use of an overprint varnish can be beneficial for protecting the graphic from friction damage to packaging or other absorbent articles during manufacturing, packaging, and transportation, as well as from wear during use. However, the overprint varnish may also be vulnerable to interaction with volatile perfume composition components that diffuse across the packaging material. Volatile perfume composition components may interact with the overprint varnish, softening it and causing it to lose its ability to protect the graphic from damage. The overprint varnish may include one of a very low Tg °C polymer, a polyurethane dispersion, a colloidal dispersion, a surfactant, talc, ammonia, water, and / or a combination thereof. Any other components described in the ink composition may also be useful in OPVs. The packaging material may include a polymer film, an ink, and an overprint varnish.

[0062] The overprint varnish can be applied to a substrate that has been printed by any method known in the art. The overprint varnish may be applied to the entire substrate, only to the ink-printed areas, or any combination thereof. The overprint varnish may be applied to the substrate using an inkjet printer, a flexographic printer, a gravure printer, or a combination thereof. In one form, the overprint varnish is printed using an 80-100% screen printing plate. The overprint varnish can be applied after the ink has been printed and dried. [Example]

[0063] The following examples and comparative examples are provided to help illustrate the packaged absorbent articles described herein. The illustrated perfume compositions can be prepared by conventional formulation and mixing techniques. It will be understood that other variations of the perfume compositions and packaging materials described herein are within the skill of those skilled in the formulation arts. All parts, percentages, and ratios herein are by weight unless otherwise specified.

[0064] The diffusion rate of the carrier component of the fragrance composition is determined according to the Diffusion Rate Test Method disclosed herein, which calculates the diffusion rate across various packaging materials.

[0065] Comparative Example 1 is a fragrance composition containing dipropylene glycol as a carrier component. Example 1 is a fragrance composition containing isopropyl myristate as a carrier component. The diffusion rates of the carrier components of Comparative Example 1 and Example 1 are tested according to the Diffusion Rate Test Method to determine the diffusion rates of the two carrier components across a polyethylene film that does not contain ink or overprint varnish.

[0066] [Table 1]

[0067] As shown in Table 1, isopropyl myristate is water-insoluble, has a low vapor pressure, and exhibits little or no diffusion across polyethylene films. Dipropylene glycol, on the other hand, is water-soluble, has a higher vapor pressure, and diffuses across polyethylene films at a measurable rate. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that diffusion across packaging materials such as polyethylene films may allow components of the perfume composition to interact with inks and / or overprint varnishes disposed on the consumer-facing side of the packaging material. Therefore, selection of perfume composition components that do not diffuse, or diffuse at very low levels, across packaging materials can reduce or prevent interaction of perfume composition components with inks and / or overprint varnishes disposed on the packaging material.

[0068] The diffusion rate of the fragrance composition of Comparative Example 1 across polyethylene films containing no ink and overprint varnish, only ink, only overprint varnish, and both ink and overprint varnish is shown in Figure 19. As shown in Figure 19, the total volatile compound diffusion across the polyethylene film was reduced by the addition of ink and overprint varnish. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the interaction of the volatile compounds with both the ink and overprint varnish prevents some of the volatile compounds from reaching the headspace of the outer glass vial. Furthermore, it is believed that this interaction of the volatile compounds of the fragrance composition with the ink and / or overprint varnish may cause softening of the ink and / or overprint varnish, which may result in wear or other damage to graphics placed on the packaging of the packaged absorbent article.

[0069] Referring to Figure 19, the diffusion rate of the perfume composition of Comparative Example 1 was tested across a polyethylene film 192 containing no ink or overprint varnish, a polyethylene film 196 containing only ink, a polyethylene film 194 containing only overprint varnish, and a polyethylene film 198 containing both ink and overprint varnish. As shown in Figure 19, the diffusion rate of the perfume composition components across the polyethylene film 192 containing no ink or overprint varnish was greater than the diffusion rates of the other variables. The addition of ink or overprint varnish resulted in a decrease in the diffusion rate, indicating that the volatile compounds of the perfume composition interact with the ink and overprint varnish. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the diffusion rate of the perfume composition components is water soluble and / or has a concentration of about 7.5 x 10 -4 have a vapor pressure of less than mmHg and / or a partition coefficient (log K owIt is believed that volatile compounds from fragrance compositions that include a carrier component having a carboxylic acid group (C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C10, C11, C12, C13, C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C20, C22, C23, C24, C25, C36, C47, C48, C49, C50, C51, C52, C61, C72, C73, C74, C75, C76, C77, C78, ​​C79, C80, C81, C91, C92, C93, C94, C95, C96, C97, C98, C9 ...

[0070] Aspects of the Disclosure The following aspects of the present disclosure are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. 1. A package of one or more absorbent articles, comprising: a packaging material comprising a polymer film and an ink; an absorbent article comprising a fragrance composition, the fragrance composition comprising a fragrance component and a carrier component, the carrier component being about 15% to about 85% by weight of the fragrance composition, and the carrier component being insoluble in water; Including the package. 2. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to aspect 1, wherein the carrier component comprises isopropyl myristate. 3. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to aspect 1, wherein the carrier component consists of isopropyl myristate. 4. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-3, wherein the polymeric film of the packaging material comprises polyethylene. 5. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-4, wherein the packaging material forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel, the panels defining an interior compartment of the package, and the one or more absorbent articles are disposed within the interior compartment. 6. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-5, wherein the packaging material consists of a polymeric film, an ink, and an overprint varnish. 7. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-6, wherein the ink is a nitrocellulose-based ink. 8. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-6, wherein the ink is a water-based ink. 9. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-8, wherein the ink is disposed on a consumer-facing surface of the packaging material. 10. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-9, wherein the absorbent articles comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet. 11. The package of one or more absorbent articles according to aspect 10, wherein a graphic is disposed on the garment-facing surface of the backsheet, and the graphic is formed from a water-based ink. 12. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 10-11, wherein the absorbent article comprises a secondary topsheet disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the absorbent core, and wherein a graphic is disposed on the wearer-facing surface of the secondary topsheet, and wherein the graphic is formed from a water-based ink. 13. The fragrance ingredient has a partition coefficient (log K ow 13. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1 to 12, comprising: 14. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-13, wherein the perfume ingredient comprises β-ionone. 15. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 1-14, wherein the perfume ingredient comprises 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanol (phenylhexanol). 16. A package of one or more absorbent articles, a packaging material comprising polyethylene and an ink disposed on a consumer-facing surface of the packaging material; an absorbent article comprising a fragrance composition, the fragrance composition comprising about 15% to about 85% by weight of isopropyl myristate and a fragrance component; Including the package. 17. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to aspect 16, wherein the packaging material consists of polyethylene, ink, and varnish. 18. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 16 and 17, wherein the ink is a nitrocellulose-based ink. 19. A package of one or more absorbent articles according to any one of aspects 16-18, wherein the packaging material forms a front panel, a back panel opposite the front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel opposite the first side panel, a top panel, and a bottom panel opposite the top panel, the panels defining an interior compartment of the package, and the one or more absorbent articles are enclosed within the interior compartment. 20. An individual layer, A top sheet, Back seat and an absorbent core at least partially disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet; a fragrance composition comprising about 15% by weight to about 85% by weight of isopropyl myristate and a fragrance component; Including, At least one of the individual layers includes a graphic formed from ink; An absorbent article comprising: 21. The absorbent article of aspect 20, wherein the ink is water-based. 22. A package of one or more absorbent articles, a packaging material comprising a polymer film and an ink; An absorbent article comprising a fragrance composition, the fragrance composition comprising a fragrance component and a carrier component, the carrier component being about 15% to about 85% by weight of the fragrance composition, and the fragrance component having a partition coefficient (log K ow ), and the carrier component has a molecular weight of about 7.5 × 10 -4 mmHg ~ approx. 3.46 x 10 -8 Vapor pressure in mmHg and / or partition coefficient (log K ow an absorbent article comprising a perfume composition, wherein the carrier component is insoluble in water; Including the package.

[0071] Test Method Diffusion rate test method: The Diffusion Rate Test Method calculates the diffusion rate across various packaging materials. A schematic of the test setup can be seen in Figure 18. First, a fragrance composition or a component of a fragrance composition 1800 is placed into a small gas chromatography vial 1801. The small vial is capped with a cap 1802 comprising a septum 1803 with a hole in its center, a portion of packaging material 1804, and a metal crimp cap 1805. The cap structure 1802 allows volatile compounds 1806 from the fragrance composition 1800 to diffuse across the packaging material 1804. The small vial 1810 is placed into a 40 mL glass vial 1811, which is closed with a septum cap 1812.

[0072] Solid Phase Micro Extraction (SPME) is performed by inserting a needle 1820 containing an extraction phase fiber 1821 through a septum in the cap 1812 of a 40 mL glass vial. Volatile compounds 1806 are absorbed onto the extraction phase fiber 1821 for a period of time. The fiber is then inserted into a gas chromatogram injection port for analysis of volatile compounds in the headspace.

[0073] Dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​recited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to mean "about 40 mm."

[0074] All documents cited herein, including any cross-referenced or related patents or patent applications, and any patent applications or patents to which this application claims priority or benefit, are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, unless expressly stated to the contrary. The citation of any document shall not be deemed to be prior art to any invention disclosed or claimed herein, or to teach, suggest, or disclose such invention, either alone or in combination with any other reference(s). Furthermore, to the extent that any meaning or definition of a term in this document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the same term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to that term in this document shall govern.

[0075] While particular embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A package (130) of one or more absorbent articles (132), comprising: a packaging material (134) comprising a polymer film, ink, and overprint varnish; An absorbent article (132) comprising a perfume composition, the perfume composition comprising a perfume component and a carrier component, the carrier component being 15% to 85% by weight of the perfume composition, and the carrier component being insoluble in water; Including, The package (130) has a partition coefficient (log K ow ) of 0.2 to 6, and the carrier component has a vapor pressure of 7.5×10 −4 mmHg to 3.46×10 −8 mmHg and a partition coefficient (log K ow ) of 1.0 to 10.

2. The package (130) of one or more absorbent articles (132) of claim 1, wherein the carrier component comprises isopropyl myristate.

3. 10. The package (130) of one or more absorbent articles (132) of claim 1, wherein the carrier component comprises isopropyl myristate.

4. 10. The package (130) of one or more absorbent articles (132) of claim 1, wherein the polymer film of the packaging material (134) comprises polyethylene.

5. 2. A package (130) of one or more absorbent articles (132) as described in claim 1, wherein the packaging material (134) forms a front panel (161), a rear panel (163) opposite the front panel, a first side panel (164), a second side panel (165) opposite the first side panel, a top panel (166), and a bottom panel (167) opposite the top panel (166), the panels defining an interior compartment (168) of the package (130), and the one or more absorbent articles (132) are disposed within the interior compartment (168).

6. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 1 , wherein the packaging material comprises a polymer film, an ink, and an overprint varnish.

7. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 1 , wherein the ink is a nitrocellulose-based ink.

8. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 1 , wherein the ink is a water-based ink.

9. 10. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 1, wherein the absorbent articles comprise a topsheet, a backsheet, and an absorbent core disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the backsheet.

10. 10. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 9, wherein a graphic is disposed on the garment-facing surface of the backsheet, the graphic being formed from a water-based ink.

11. 10. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 9, wherein the absorbent article includes a secondary topsheet disposed at least partially between the topsheet and the absorbent core, and a graphic is disposed on the wearer-facing surface of the secondary topsheet, and the graphic is formed from a water-based ink.

12. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 1 , wherein the perfume ingredient comprises β-ionone.

13. 10. The package of one or more absorbent articles of claim 1, wherein the perfume ingredient comprises 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanol (phenylhexanol).

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