Water dispersible and flushable interlabial absorbent structure
AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsThomas Ward Osborn, III, Nicholas Albert Ahr
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AssigneeThe Procter & Gamble Company
InventorsThomas Ward Osborn, III, Nicholas Albert Ahr
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A flushable and dispersible interlabial absorbent structure having a liquid pervious topsheet, a liquid impervious backsheet and an absorbent core is described. The topsheet is preferably a wet laid, apertured fibrous web having a temporary wet strength resin incorporated therein. The body surface of the topsheet also has a plurality of fibrils, the fibrils are made of a water resistant resinous material. The backsheet is preferably a wet laid fibrous assembly having a temporary wet strength resin incorporated therein. The body surface of the backsheet is also preferably coated with a water resistant resinous material. The absorbent core is positioned between the topsheet and the backsheet. The topsheet and the backsheet are joined, at least about their periphery, using a water soluble adhesive. The interlabial absorbent structure also may have means for removably attaching the interlabial absorbent structure to the interior surfaces of a wearer's labia.
A water dispersible and flushable interlabial absorbent structure, said interlabial absorbent structure having a body surface at least a portion of which is in contact with the interior of the wearer's labia majora when worn, said interlabial absorbent structure comprising:
A water dispersible and flushable interlabial absorbent structure, said interlabial absorbent structure having a body surface at least a portion of which is in contact with the interior of the wearer's labia majora when worn, said interlabial absorbent structure comprising:
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