| abstract |
A liquid absorbent open-cell polymer foam having properties suitable for use as an absorbent structure in absorbent articles such as diapers, panty diapers, sanitary napkins, urinary incontinence guards, wound dressings, bed protectors, etc., wherein the foam has a circular diameter of 50 mm. Have a water absorption of at least 0.4 ml / s on the sample, a liquid distribution capacity of at least 15 g / g at an inclination of 30 °, and a liquid storage capacity of at least 9% measured via CRC (centrifugal retention); In the case the test liquid is synthetic urine. Also mentioned are absorbent structures containing foam materials. |