1) Wax-containing hot melt adhesive comprising 1 to 40% of a styrenic block copolymer (a), 3 to 15% of a modified thermoplastic elastomer (b) comprising —COO— groups, and 5 to 25% of a wax (c). 2) Disposable absorbent article employing said hot melt adhesive. The article bonded by the hot melt adhesive of the present invention has excellent creep resistance and aging resistance.
