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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 16, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Lacretia Svenningsen, Wauwatosa, WI (US);
Diane Strelow, Waukesha, WI (US);
Mark Alper, Mukwonago, WI (US);
Marihelen Hoppa-Willbrandt, Cedarburg, WI (US);
Assignee:
Bostik Findley, Inc., Wauwatosa, WI (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C08K 5/09 ; C08K 5/10 ; C08K 5/12 ; C08K 5/13 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
C08K 5/09 ; C08K 5/10 ; C08K 5/12 ; C08K 5/13 ;
Abstract
Hot melt adhesive compositions suitable for a variety of applications, especially in nonwoven disposable articles, are prepared by blending various adhesive components with a bacteriostat. The bacteriostat is incorporated into the adhesive compositions in sufficient amounts to inhibit the growth of various microorganisms, particularly bacteria. The preferred bacteriostat is triclosan in amounts of 0.01% to 5% by weight.