Paychest Inc (PYCT)

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Disposable absorbent articles such as feminine hygiene products, diapers, training pants, adult incontinence products, offer great convenience and are widely used by consumers However, the popularity of these products has created a need regarding their disposal. Typical disposal methods such as incineration or landfill are generally considered unsatisfactory because of cost and environmental concerns. An alternative disposal method has been in practice, which involves flushing the article down the conventional toilet, subsequently, degrading it in the municipal or private sewage system or septic system. This disposal method is generally considered convenient and discrete. For this disposal method, the suitable materials should not only maintain its structural integrity for the intended use but also disintegrate readily such that the material can be flushed down the conventional toilet and plumbing system without creating blockage. These materials requirements become more challenging in the pre-moistened applications where the materials need to have storage stability for a long period of time in a wet condition. Additionally, the suitable materials are preferably biodegradable such that there is no accumulation of large chunks of the materials in the waste handling system.

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