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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 2016
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2014
3m Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
David T. Amos, St. Paul, MN (US);
Bathsheba E. Chong Conklin, St. Paul, MN (US);
Alexis S. Statham, Woodbury, MN (US);
Michael J. Svarovsky, Granger, IN (US);
Leigh E. Wood, Woodbury, MN (US);
Other;
Abstract
Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substrates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.