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Application filed by Kimberly Clark CofiledCriticalKimberly Clark Co
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Publication of MXPA97006039ApublicationCriticalpatent/MXPA97006039A/en
An applicator disclosed for inserting a substance into a body cavity. The applicator is especially useful for inserting a catamenial tampon into a woman's vagina. The applicator includes a tubular member formed from at least one layer of paper which has an exterior surface. The tubular member is capable of holding the substance which is to be inserted. The exterior surface of the tubular member is coated with a compostable coating. The coating is comprised of at least 85 percent by weight of a polymeric material, at least 10 percent by weight of additives, and up to about 5 percent by weight a residual monomer.
MXPA/A/1997/006039A1996-08-121997-08-07Paper applicator containing a convertible coating in ab
MXPA97006039A
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