hydrophilic polymer foam, hydrocellular or hydrocolloid dressing, use of maltodextrin as a capillary agent, and hydrophilic polymer foam preparation process.
The present invention relates to a novel hydrophilic polymer foam comprising maltodextrin, the wickability properties of which are improved with respect to a conventional hydrophilic polymer foam. The present invention can be used in the field of personal hygiene products, hygienic devices of the type of diapers, tampons, wipes, or also sanitary towels, but also in the fields of cosmetics, dressings or horticulture.