Adult diapers are disposable incontinence products and are one of the adult care products. With the intensification of population aging, the continuous improvement of residents' consumption level and the development of e-commerce, China's adult diaper industry has entered a rapid development stage. However, it is worth noting that, from the results of supervision and sampling or risk monitoring studies over the years, the quality of domestic products is uneven, and risk monitoring detects harmful substances such as formaldehyde and fluorescent substances, and further systematic risk monitoring studies are needed.

Risk Monitoring Project

From the supervision and spot checks over the years, it can be seen that the performance indicators (permeability, pH, etc.) of adult diaper (sheets, pads). ) and microbial indicators are not qualified. At the same time, the current valid product standards applicable to adult diaper (sheets, pads) do not involve the testing requirements for toxic and hazardous substances indicators (acrylamide, formaldehyde, migratory fluorescent substances, etc.). Risk monitoring is mainly carried out from three dimensions: performance indicators, microbial indicators, and toxic and hazardous substances indicators.

Mechanism of damage

adult diaper Its performance index, as a product that is in close contact with the human body for a long time, directly affects the consumer experience. Permeability takes into account the overall ability of a product to absorb liquid. The large penetration can cause the user's skin to come into contact with the urine, which can easily cause discomfort, and the urine often breeds microorganisms. Prolonged exposure to urine will undoubtedly cause damage to the skin.

Similarly, as a disposable hygiene product, if the product's microbial indicators are not up to standard, it may affect the user's health because it is in direct contact with the consumer's private parts. If there is a wound at the contact site or the user's resistance is low, it is easy to infect the skin and urinary system, causing inflammation.

The acrylamide in adult diaper is mainly derived from the monomer residues of the additive polyacrylamide used in fluff pulp or paper product processing. Among them, it is carcinogenic, which has been confirmed in the tests of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, and acrylamide is listed as two carcinogens (2A), that is, possible human carcinogens, mainly based on acrylamide in animals and humans. Metabolically converted to glycidamide. Direct contact with formaldehyde can cause dermatitis, pigmentation, and necrosis. As early as 2004, the World Health Organization established formaldehyde as a carcinogen, so it is necessary to make great efforts in blocking formaldehyde.

Therefore, as a hygiene product, the testing of adult diapers is essential and must be carried out in strict accordance with the regulations, and to react in the first instance when problems are found, so as to be the most responsible for consumers.