| abstract |
A composition for treating absorbent paper products is disclosed. Thencomposition is a solid or semi-solid at ambient temperature with a creamy,nhigh viscosity consistency. The composition comprises between about 30 andn90 weight percent of an oil, between about 1 and 40 weight percent of a wax,nbetween about 1 and 30 weight percent of an emulsifying agent and betweennabout 5 and 35 weight percent of water. The lotion composition is applied tonthe outer surfaces of a tissue paper web in melted form. The compositionnsubstantially improves both the smoothness of the treated product and the bulknsoftness, while leaving the surface of the product substantially non-greasy tonthe touch but with a perceivable lotion-like feel. |