TAMPON HAVING IMPROVED EARLY EXPANSION CHARACTERISTICS

摘要

A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10 % after 15 minutes to 90 % relative humidity at 40 DEG C.