Discharge solidifier and malodour control
An ostomy bag insert ( 104 ) comprising a polyacrylate superabsorbent ( 300 ) and a powdered zeolite ( 301 ). The ostomy bag insert is configured to absorb fluids excreted by the body and to control odours resultant from the excreted matter within the ostomy bag ( 100 ). The present zeolite exhibits enhanced odour control.
1. A composition comprising: a polyacrylate superabsorbent an odor controlling agent and a zeolite blend; wherein the zeolite blend comprises a hydrophilic zeolite and a hydrophobic zeolite; and wherein the polyacrylate superabsorbent comprises sodium polyacrylate or calcium polyacrylate.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite blend is microporous.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite blend is natural or synthetic.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophobic zeolite comprises an ammonium zeolite.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic zeolite comprises sodium aluminosilicate.
6. A composition comprising:
a polyacrylate superabsorbent, an odor controlling agent, and a zeolite blend;
wherein the zeolite blend comprises a hydrophilic zeolite and a hydrophobic zeolite; and
wherein the zeolite blend comprises a naturally sourced zeolite selected from analcime, chabazite, clinoptilolite, heulandite, natrolite, phillipsite, and stilbite.
7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the zeolite blend is a powder.
8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent is coated with the zeolite blend.
9. The composition of claim 8 , wherein the zeolite blend is bound to the superabsorbent by electrostatic forces.
10. A composition comprising:
a polyacrylate superabsorbent, an odor controlling agent, and a zeolite blend;
wherein the zeolite blend comprises a hydrophilic zeolite and a hydrophobic zeolite; and
wherein the zeolite blend comprises a particle size equal to or less than 0.15 mm.
11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent comprises a polymer of cross linked sodium polyacrylate or calcium polyacrylate.
12. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent comprises fibers.
13. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent comprises a starch or an alkaline metal polyacrylate.
14. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the superabsorbent comprises a granular configuration.
15. The composition of claim 14 , wherein the granular configuration of the polyacrylate superabsorbent is greater in size than that of the zeolite blend.
16. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the odor controlling agent comprises hydrogen peroxide, bacterial growth inhibitor, sodium nitrate, or benzyl alkonium chloride.
17. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising an odor counteractant, disinfectant, or a preservative.
18. The composition of claim 17 , wherein the odor counteractant comprises a volcanic clay or activated carbon.
19. A composition comprising:
a polyacrylate superabsorbent, an odor controlling agent, and a zeolite blend;
wherein the zeolite blend comprises a hydrophilic zeolite and a hydrophobic zeolite;
wherein the composition further comprises activated carbon; and
wherein a weight % ratio of the activated carbon to zeolite blend is in the range of 0.01:1 to 0.05:1.
20. The composition of 18 , wherein the activated carbon comprises coconut shell char.
21. The composition of claim 18 , wherein the activated carbon comprises a surface area of substantially 1250 m 2 /g.
22. The composition of claim 18 , wherein the activated carbon is bound to the superabsorbent by electrostatic forces.
23. A composition comprising:
a polyacrylate superabsorbent, an odor controlling agent, and a zeolite blend;
wherein the zeolite blend comprises a hydrophilic zeolite and a hydrophobic zeolite; and
wherein the composition further comprises a metal impregnated activated charcoal.
24. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is housed within a water soluble film, a PVA film, a gel cap, a plastic straw or plastic wand, or a paper sachet.
25. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is formed as a tablet or a pellet.
26. An insert adapted for malodor control in a device, wherein the insert comprises the composition of claim 1 .
27. The insert of claim 26 , wherein the device is an ostomy bag.