Superabsorbent composites with stretch
AssigneeKimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
InventorsDavid Martin Jackson, Oomman Painummoottil Thomas
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Abstract
There is provided layer for personal care products made from elastic polymers that are extruded and cross-linked to form superabsorbents. Such a layer is useful in personal care products, like diapers, training pants, incontinence garments and feminine hygiene products.
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A layer for personal care products comprising a superabsorbent acrylate-containing elastic polymer, which polymer is extruded and is dimensionally stable via an irreversible crosslinking reaction, and wherein such polymer comprises the product of a di or multi-functional hydroxy or amine terminated polyether or polyester polyol, coupled through isocyanates.
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