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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 04, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 23, 1999
Duane Gerard Krzysik, Appleton, WI (US);
David Charles Musil, Neenah, WI (US);
Frank Andrew Rosch, III, Sherwood, WI (US);
Gordon Allen Shaw, Greenville, WI (US);
Diane Michele Underhill, Neenah, WI (US);
Jeffrey Michael Hockersmith, Mill Creek, WA (US);
Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc., Neenah, WI (US);
Abstract
An absorbent article having a bodyside liner includes a hydrophilic lotion formulation on the outer bodyfacing surface thereof. The hydrophilic lotion formulation comprises from about 10 to about 90 weight percent of a hydrophilic solvent, from about 5 to about 90 weight percent of a high molecular weight polyethylene glycol, and from about 0 to about 60 weight percent of a fatty alcohol. The hydrophilic lotion formulation has a reduced adverse effect on the absorbent and liquid uptake properties of the liner and the absorbent body when compared to conventional lipophilic or hydrophobic lotion formulations. The hydrophilic lotion formulation acts as a lubricant to reduce the abrasion of the skin caused by the liner and also transfers to the skin to provide improved skin health.