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US 6,417,425 B1Granted
Absorbent article and process for preparing an absorbent article
AssigneeBASF SE
InventorsDarryl L. Whitmore, Fritz Engelhardt
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Abstract
Absorbent articles and processes for making absorbent articles are provided. The process includes spraying onto a fibrous web a blend containing superabsorbent polymer particles, superabsorbent forming monomer, initiator and water, and subjecting the web to polymerization conditions. The resulting web is useful as an absorbent article particularly in disposable hygiene products.
Claims4
A process comprising:
- forming a sprayable blend comprising
- one or more superabsorbent forming monomers
- superabsorbent polymer particles
- water, and
- one or more initiators;
- spraying said sprayable blend onto a fibrous web;
- and
- subjecting said fibrous web to conditions under which the superabsorbent forming monomer will polymerize.
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