ANTIMICROBIAL DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLES

摘要

Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.

主权项

1. A method of making a disposable article comprising applying an antimicrobial composition on at least one surface of a disposable article such that the antimicrobial composition is within the disposable article, wherein the antimicrobial composition comprises a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer and an antimicrobial agent.