Controlling the superabsorbent particle absorption rate. From: Medical Textiles | Date: June 1, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 International Newsletters. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

At the Index02 nonwovens exhibition held in April in Geneva, Switzerland, Dow Chemical unveiled new research aimed at creating better performing hygiene products.

A technical paper presented at the Index Congress demonstrated more effective approaches for controlling fluid intake in order to keep skin dry, thereby improving skin health.

Global Market Manager, Superabsorbent Products, Rick May said: "The rate of fluid uptake is a critical factor in the performa...