Odor-controlling compositions and articles

Abstract

Zeolites having "intermediate" SiO 2 /AlO 2 ratios are used to control odors. The intermediate zeolites find use in catamenials, diapers, pantiliners, bandages, and the like, where control of odors associated with bodily fluids is desired. Combinations of intermediate zeolites with other odor-controlling materials are also disclosed.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A sanitary napkin or pantiliner, comprising a fluid-absorbing pad, said pad containing one or more water-wettable fluid-absorbing materials and at least about 0.2 g. of a synthetic zeolite, said zeolite being characterized by an SiO 2  /AlO 2  ratio from 2 to 7 , said zeolite being in the protonic, sodium, potassium ammonium or alkylammonium form. 
     
     
       2. Asanitary napkin or pantiliner according to claim 1 wherein said fluid-absorbing pad is interposed between a fluid-permeable topsheet and a fluid-impermeable backsheet, said sanitary napkin or pantiliner containing at least about 0.3 g of said zeolite. 
     
     
       3. A sanitary napkin or pantiliner according to claim 2 which additionally comprises activated carbon. 
     
     
       4. A sanitary napkin or pantiliner according to claim 3 which additionally comprises an absorbent gelling material in said fluid-absorbing pad.