Hygiene article comprising an effective odour control system
AssigneeOntex BVBA
InventorsLieven Dhooge, Karen Roets
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a hygiene article comprising an effective odour control system, wherein essential oils, an organic zinc salt such a zinc ricinoleate, and preferably a chelating agent and/or a physical agent interact synergistically to reduce malodours of bodily fluids. The present invention is of particular importance to the field of hygiene products, in particular feminine hygiene absorbent articles (sanitary napkins, panty liners).
Claims24
A hygiene article comprising an odour control composition for urine, menses, blood and blood components, vaginal secretions and sweat, the hygiene article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet and at least one layer disposed between said liquid permeable topsheet and said liquid impermeable backsheet, wherein the at least one layer comprises a liquid absorbent core, and wherein said odour control composition consists essentially of:
- an organic zinc salt;
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- an anti-microbial agent comprising essential oil of thyme or thymol.
A hygiene article comprising an odour control composition for urine, menses, blood and blood components, vaginal secretions and sweat, the hygiene article comprising a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet and at least one layer disposed between said liquid permeable topsheet and said liquid impermeable backsheet, wherein the at least one layer comprises a liquid absorbent core, and wherein said odour control composition consists essentially of:
- an organic zinc salt;
- an anti-microbial agent comprising essential oil of thyme or thymol;
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- a chelating agent, a physical agent, or a combination thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.