Starch foams for absorbent articles

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PATENT NO 5506277
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08268681

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The present invention provides a resilient absorbent foam containing starch, a superabsorbent material and a plasticizer. The absorbent foam is highly absorbent, dimensionally stable, resilient and flexible as well as biodegradable and flushable. Additionally provided is an absorbent foam comprising starch and a plasticizer, which is highly resilient and flexible. The present invention also provides an absorbent article containing the resilient absorbent foam.

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KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE INC2300 WINCHESTER ROAD NEENAH WI 54956

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Griesbach, III Henry L Atlanta, GA 17 617

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