Nonwovens modified with alkyl polyglycoside surfactants
US6767508B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2861
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nonwoven fabric treated with an alkyl polyglycoside surfactant solution results in a heterogeneous system having antibacterial activity when in contact with an aqueous source of bacteria. The antibacterial activity imparted to the nonwoven fabric renders the nonwoven fabric useful in a wide variety of absorbent products, such as personal care products and medical absorbent products, which are typically exposed to aqueous sources of bacteria. Furthermore, the alkyl plyglycoside surfactant is virtually non-irritating and non-sensitizing to human skin.
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