| abstract |
The invention discloses a biodegradable fluid-absorbing structure in which the primary fluid barrier in the structure is a unique utilization of a material in the outer cover of the structure which forms a fluid barrier when exposed to a fluid exuded by an absorbent center section of the structure. The biodegradable fluid-absorbing structure of the invention is suitable for use in a disposable diaper, sanitary napkin, bed pan liner and the like, and is also flushable. |