Patent · US Expired

Compositions comprising a thermoplastic component and superabsorbent polymer

US6458877B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 31, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 31, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31714
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a thermoplastic component and at least one superabsorbent polymer, methods of use for such composition, and articles comprising such composition. The composition may be formed into a film layer or applied to an article with various hot melt adhesive application techniques. The composition is useful for a variety of end-uses, particularly for use in disposable absorbent articles such as disposable diapers, feminine napkins and medical dressings.

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