Disposable absorbent articles comprising an absorbent material and an antimicrobial composition are disclosed. The antimicrobial composition includes a carrier comprising fatty alcohol and a poly(alkyleneoxy) polymer, and an antimicrobial agent. The antimicrobial composition may be coated on to component substtates such as nonwovens and films, that are incorporated into disposable absorbent articles, such as disposable infant diapers, adult incontinence articles, feminine hygiene articles such as sanitary napkins, wound dressings, bandages, panty liners and tampons, personal care wipes and household wipes to provide odor control, and control of microbial growth.本發明揭示包含吸收性材料及抗微生物組合物之可棄式吸收性物件。該抗微生物組合物包括包含脂肪醇與聚(伸烷氧基)聚合物之載體及抗微生物劑。抗微生物組合物可塗佈於諸如不織布及薄膜之組分基材上,該等基材併入可棄式吸收性物件(諸如可棄式嬰兒紙尿布、成人失禁物件、女性衛生物件(諸如衛生棉)、創傷敷料、繃帶、衛生護墊及衛生棉條、個人護理拭巾及家用拭巾)中以提供氣味控制及微生物生長控制。10...可棄式吸收性物件11...底薄片12...吸收性核心13...導流層14...上薄片15...抗微生物塗層