Multicomponent superabsorbent fibers
US6376072B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2931
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Multicomponent superabsorbent fibers are disclosed. The multicomponent fibers comprise at least one acidic water-absorbing resin and at least one basic water-absorbing resin. Each fiber contains at least one microdomain of the acidic resin in contact with, or in close proximity to, at least one microdomain of the basic resin. Blends of multicomponent superabsorbent fibers with particles of a second water-absorbing resin also are disclosed. Articles containing the multicomponent superabsorbent fibers also are disclosed.
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