Wipes, baby

Because of the very thin, soft, and hydrated nature of baby skin, most types of chemical substances are easily permeable. In general, areas subject to a high concentration of moisture and soiling agents may provide a favorable environment for bacterial colonization. Areas of baby skin such 

Cellulose fibers and an adhesive binder characterize the fibrous composition of most wipes. Often, special applications involve the depositing of cellulose fibers with the assistance of an electrostatic field to promote the properties of moisture absorbency and bulkiness with high absorption capacity. High-quality premoistened wipes are usually marketed in converted quarter-folded or flat-pack forms within a resealable plastic container. 

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Disposable polypropylene nonwoven fabrics are widely used as the coverstock for disposable baby diapers. The expansion of the disposable diaper market throughout the world has been the primary source of growth in the consumption of polypropylene in the fiber market. In addition, nonwoven polypropylene fabrics are used in a variety of other disposable sanitary products, such as baby wipes, adult incontinence, and feminine hygiene products. Use of polypropylene nonwovens in disposable medical apparel, such as surgical gowns, has increased as a means of reducing the spread of infection. 

But diethylene glycol is not glycerin or propylene glycol, both of which are nontoxic toothpaste ingredients that also have antifreeze properties, in addition to the emulsifying and moisturizing properties that are useful in toothpastes, cosmetics, baby wipes, bubble baths, medicines, flavorings, and shampoos. 

Fragrance-free baby wipes for you. Sometimes toilet paper feels too harsh. 

You ll soon be an expert on diaper changing, but here s a tip for the first few days bring oil with you to the hospital—olive oil, calendula oil, or something equally mild. The first poop—called meconium—is extremely sticky. If you coat your baby s bottom with oil first, it makes the poop slide right off. The less wiping, the less tears. After that, warm water and washcloths will suffice. If you prefer baby wipes, buy pure, alcohol- and fragrance-free versions. Tushies makes them. So does Seventh Generation. 

Diapers are related products that also benefit similarly from the addition of emollients such as petrolatum. Petrolatum can not only reduce the adherence of bodily waste to the skin but also provide emolliency.103-107 When applied to the cuffs of diapers, petrolatum also imparts lubricity and minimizes abrasion on the skin.108 Finally, petrolatum has been formulated into an emulsion that is applied to various cleansing wipes (e.g., baby wipes).109... 

Amphoteric surfactants have a variety of roles in industry today. They continue to be among the mildest surfactants available for the formulation of personal care products and are incorporated into products that demand the least irritation potential such as facial cleansers, feminine hygiene washes, no rinse cleansers such as baby wipes, geriatric products and so... 

This is especially true of the new product form that has taken a large share of the market in North American and to an even larger extent in Europe. This product form is the wipe. Wipes have existed for a number of years in the personal care area (particularly as baby wipes) but have only recently become a preferred... 

Treat babies skins with the utmost care. Buy fragrance-and chemical-free baby wipes, diaper cream, and washable or biodegradable diapers. 

A powerful antimicrobial compound safe enough to use in baby-wipes... 

GroVia (diapers), Elements Naturals (baby wipes), Renewable Fiber LLC (shopping bags), etc. 

CoolWipes was fonnded in the late 1980s and produced baby wipes and diaper ointment. Demand for the two prodncts was as shown in Table 5-18. The company cnr-rently had one factory in Chicago that produced both products for the entire country. The wipes line in the Chicago facility had a capacity of 5 million units, an annualized fixed cost of 5 million a year, and a variable cost of 10 per unit. The oinnnent line in the Chicago facility had a capacity of 1 million units, an annualized fixed cost of 1.5 million a year, and a variable cost of 20 per unit. The current transportation costs per unit (for both wipes and oinnnent) are shown in Table 5-19. 

Uses Counter-irritant for harsh surfactants counter-irritant, foaming agent, vise, modifier mild detergent for shampoos, bath prods., hand cleansers, facial cleansers, baby wipes, personal care coupling agent for cationics into anionic-based systems... 

Uses Surfactant for facial cleansers, surgical scrubs, baby wipes primary oil phase ingred, in o/w emulsions solubilizer for oil-sol, actives in pharmaceuticals Features Mild can absorb 20 times its wt, of water without separation on inversion Properties Cl, yel, liq, sol, in min, oil, IPA Use Level 2-10%... 

Uses Mild foamer/cleanserfor personal care prods, such as body washes, leave-on body cleaners, conditioning shampoos, facial cleansers, makeup removers, baby wipes, baby shampoos and washes enhances vise, response Properties Gardner 10 max. cl. vise, liq. typ. odor vise. 7500 cps max. pH (10% aq.) 8-9.5 35-39% solids 7.5-9.0% sodium chloride Mackam 2US [McIntyre]... 

Uses Film-former, emulsion stabilizer, thickener in moisturizers, baby wipes, makeup removers, sunscreens, anti-aging formulas Trade Nances Stabylen 30 Acrylic. See Acrylic resin Acrylic acid... 

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