摘要 |
<p>Absorbent article, such as catamenial tampons, for absorbing body fluids are disclosed which include an effective amount of an amine composition, either alone or in combination to substantially inhibit the production of exotoxins by Gram positive bacteria. The amine compound has general formula (a) wherein R3 is an alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms; and R4 and R5 can be the same or different and are selected from hydrogen and an alkyl group having from 1 to about 18 carbon atoms and which can have one or more substitutional moieties selected from hydroxyl, carboxyl and carboxyl salts, and imidazoline. A method of inhibiting the production of exoprotein from Gram positive bacteria is also disclosed.</p> |