Patent ID: 7999147
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: A61F,A61L

Abstract:
1. A method of preparing an absorbent article comprising a superabsorbent power (SAP), the method comprising treating the SAP with an additive in an amount effective to reduce the malodor of a bodily fluid later absorbed by the absorbent article, wherein the additive is a quaternary ammonium salt that is water soluble at 37° C., comprises a C 16 -C 21 chain, and contains at least two oxygen atoms in the anionic portion of the salt, the additive comprising 0.001-10 wt. % of an absorbent portion of the article, wherein the additive has Formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently a straight or branched C wherein one of R1, R2, R3 or R4 comprises an alkyl C wherein the moiety having the alkyl C wherein any two of R1, R2, R3 or R4 may be joined to form a ring, wherein X is OSO wherein the absorbent article is a diaper, incontinence pad, pantiliner, sanitary napkin, wipe or perspiration pad.