The Procter Gamble Company

Marc Frederic Richards

George Endell Deckner

Scott Edward Osborne

Jane L Bavely

Barry Stanley Shantz

Francis James Rourke

A lotion suitable for use in a disposable wiping article is disclosed. The lotion can be used to wet pre-moistened wet wipes, and is particularly suited for use in pop-up dispensing systems of disposable wet wipes, such as baby wipes. The lotion provides for improved reliability of pop-up dispensing while maintaining adequate wet impression. The lotion is an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant selected from the group consisting of phosphate-quaternary amine compounds and non-ionic surfactants, and effective amounts of a second ingredient selected from the group consisting of non-cellulosic organic water soluble polymers and alkoxylated alcohols. Other ingredients such as preservatives and fragrances can also be included in the lotion.

Pre-moistened wipe with lotion to improve dispensing

A disposable wipe which comprises a substrate, an antimicrobial protease inhibitor, and a liquid. The antimicrobial protease inhibitor may be added directly to the substrate and/or added directly to the liquid. The antimicrobial protease inhibitor is capable of inhibiting deleterious fecal microorganisms and protease enzymes thereby aiding in the prevention of diaper dermatitis. The wipe may optionally include other ingredients examples of which include humectants, emollients, surfactants, fragrances, emulsifiers, and preservatives.

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Corinth, KY, United States of America

Marc Frederic Richards