| abstract |
A flushable tampon applicator product includes: an outer tube for receiving a tampon; and an inner tube at least a portion of which extends into the outer tube, wherein the outer tube comprises an outer body-contacting surface, wherein the inner tube is movable relative to the outer tube and is configured to expel a tampon from the outer tube, and wherein at least one of the outer tube and the inner tube comprises a thermoplastic A composition comprising partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), polyethylene glycol (PEG), a plasticizer, and a hydrophobic polymer component, wherein the outer tube and the inner tube are at least one of is a molded part; and a wrapping material configured to be stored under high moisture storage conditions and low moisture storage conditions, the wrapping material having a water vapor transmission rate. |