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Soft treated uncreped throughdried tissue

US5601871A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 1995
Grant dateFeb 11, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 6, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24934
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A soft uncreped throughdried tissue product is disclosed having uniformly distributed surface deposits of a chemical composition which imparts a benefit to the user, such as a reduction in skin irritation during use. Particularly suitable compositions are those which have a melting point of from about 30.degree. C. to about 70.degree. C. and which are applied to the outer surfaces of the tissue product in melted form, preferably by rotogravure printing. A suitable composition contains an oil, a wax, and preferably a fatty alcohol.

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