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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2020
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2015
Kimberly-clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Xuedong Song, Alpharetta, GA (US);
Davis Dang H. Nhan, Appleton, WI (US);
John Gavin MacDonald, Decatur, GA (US);
Richard Arnold Borders, Marietta, GA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
Odor control articles () including hydrophobic polymers of intrinsic porosity (HPIM) and their use in personal care products and hygienic products is disclosed. The odor control article () includes a HPIM and a colorant. The odor control article () may be applied to a substrate (), and more specifically to a liquid absorbent member (), to form an odor-absorbing member (). The substrate () may absorb liquid. The odor-absorbing member () may be placed in such products as diapers (), incontinence pads () and refrigerator pads. A method of making an odor control suspension with HPIMs including the use of surfactants is also disclosed. The odor control suspension may also be applied to a substrate ().