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Hot melt adhesive compositions with improved wicking properties

US5685758A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 1996
Grant dateNov 11, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2016

Classification

  • 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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