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Flushable article including polyurethane binder and method of using the same

US8821687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2011
Grant dateSep 2, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 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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