Absorbent articles comprising hydratable non-deliquescent inorganic salts

摘要

A composition for blocking blood-containing fluids is provided. The composition contains one or more hydratable non-deliquescent inorganic salts. In one embodiment, for example, the composition contains magnesium sulfate (MgSO 4 ). The composition may be placed in an absorbent core in an absorbent article to help block blood-containing fluids (e.g., menses exuded from the body).