Method for sequestration of skin irritants with absorbent article composition
US6517848B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/412
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of using absorbent personal care articles, such a diapers and adult incontinent briefs, comprising an absorbent article and having disposed thereon a skin irritant sequestering effective amount of an unmodified particulate skin irritant sequestering agent, and a lipophilic skin health benefit agent are provided. An unmodified particulate skin irritant sequestering agent can be a clay, such as bentonite or laponite unmodified by organic amphiphilic compounds. A lipophilic skin health benefit agent can be stearic acid, isoparrafin, petrolatum, and a combination thereof. The skin irritant can be bound to the sequestering agent either on an individual's skin or on the absorbent article.
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