| abstract |
An absorbent article includes a front sheet layer, a back sheet layer and an absorbent core layer. The front foil layer, absorbent core layer and the backsheet layer each include a longitudinally directed lateral peripheral edge. The absorbent article further includes an aqueous medium sensitive coating composition for activated release of the active ingredients of the absorbent article. The aqueous medium sensitive coating composition is fixed to the absorbent article adjacent to a longitudinally directed lateral peripheral edge. The coating composition includes a betaine ester or betaine ester derivative having a functional active group derived from a fragrance with a hydroxyl group, a visual indicator chemical, wherein the visual indicator chemical is selected from at least one of the group of a pH indicator dye and pH regulator, a thermochromic dye and a polarity sensitive dye. |