Body fluid-adsorbing article
US4959060A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L15/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A body fluid-absorbing article such as, for example, a disposable diaper is provided with at least one absorbent member comprising 50 to 99% by weight of a fibrous material and 50 to 1% by weight of an absorbent polymer, which absorbent member contains at least one compound (A) selected from the group consisting of sulfur-containing reducing agents, antioxidants, and oxidizing agents. By the action of the compound (A), the swelled gel of the absorbent polymer formed in consequence of absorption of body fluid is prevented from being deteriorated or decomposed by aging.
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