Flushable article including polyurethane binder and method of using the same
US8821687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/8405
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A flushable article such as a wipe that includes a substrate that includes fibers, and a dried binder composition in contact with the fibers, the article (e.g., wipe) being insoluble in water having a pH of no greater than 6, and disintegrating in water having a pH of at least 6.5.
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