Temperature-responsive materials

摘要

Disclosed is a polymeric film, prepared from a temperature-responsive polymer, which exhibits flushability properties and improved strength properties when immersed in water. The film may be used in a disposable absorbent product to impart flushability properties to the product after the product's use while providing desired strength properties to the product during its use. Also disclosed is a process for preparing temperature-responsive polymers. The process prepares the temperature-responsive polymer in an aqueous solution using a chain transfer agent.