| abstract |
The present invention provides compositions, materials, apparel, devices, and methods for controlling or neutralizing unpleasant odors associated with the urine of a mammal. For example, the invention relates to personal care products (eg, diapers), deodorant colloidal compositions, urine-based fertilizers, portable urination systems, and methods of use thereof. Such colloidal deodorant compositions, urine-based fertilizers, portable urination systems are characterized in that they contain an acrylate polymer comprising at least one acrylic acid monomer or a salt thereof, which imparts a neutralizing effect the smells. The invention also relates to methods for recovering water from the systems described herein. |