Hot melt adhesive compositions with improved wicking properties
US5685758A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/696
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nonwoven disposable article is constructed using adhesive compositions containing 1 to 25% of a surfactant, which causes the adhesive composition to exhibit a contact angle of 90.degree. or less and a reduction in surface tension of less than or equal to about 35-40 dynes/cm, giving improved wicking capabilities to the nonwoven.
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