Absorbent foam articles and method of manufacture
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorThomas A. DesMarais
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Abstract
Foams (as for example polyurethane foam) catamenial tampons which have been treated with surfactant. Catamenial tampons of this invention exhibit improved humid expansion characteristics. In a preferred embodiment, the catamenial tampons comprise particles of lubricated polyurethane foam which have been treated with surfactant and which are contained within a fluid permeable overwrap. The invention includes a process for making the above described catamenial tampons.
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A living body fluid receptor comprising a body contacting means enclosing an absorbent, resilient particulate foam material which has been lubricated and treated with surfactant.
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