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Safety of Disposable Diaper Materials: Extensive Evaluations Validate Use
Swatee Dey1, C Tucker Helmes2, Jeffrey C White3
1Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Clinical Pediatrics
|June 26, 2014
Summary
Disposable diapers use safe, biologically inert polymers like polypropylene. Rigorous safety assessments ensure diaper components are well-tolerated and safe for skin contact, providing consumer confidence.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Toxicology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Disposable diapers are primarily made of biologically inert and non-bioavailable polymers.
- These materials are frequently used in products that contact the skin, including clothing and personal hygiene items.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and skin compatibility of materials used in disposable diapers.
- To provide reassurance regarding the safety of disposable diaper components for consumer use.
Main Methods:
- Components undergo rigorous safety evaluations and toxicological assessments.
- Data extrapolation uncertainties are addressed through additional safety factors.
- Extensive skin compatibility evaluations are performed on materials and the final product.
Main Results:
- The polymers used (cellulose, polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene) are biologically inert.
- All components are proven to be well-tolerated and safe for their intended applications.
- The rigorous safety process confirms the safety of disposable diapers.
Conclusions:
- Disposable diapers are constructed from safe, inert polymers.
- Comprehensive safety assessments and skin compatibility tests validate their use.
- Consumers can trust the safety of disposable diapers due to extensive evaluations.
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