Absorbent products for personal health care and hygiene

Handbook of Medical Textiles

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages 316-335

  Wiesemann, F ^a   Adam, R ^a  

^a PROCTER AND GAMBLE COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adult incontinence products; Feminine hygiene products; Skin health; Superabsorbent baby diapers; Sustainability

Indexed keywords

EID: 84941284611     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1533/9780857093691.3.316     Document Type: Chapter

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