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Semi Pilot Scale Production of Sanitary Napkins from Absorbent Cotton Substitute and to Study Its Economic and Market Feasibility.

Md.Mohiuddin Ahmed
PSO
Jute Waste Processing Department,Pilot Plant & Processing Division, Dhaka-1207.

Kh. Atiar Rahman
CSO
Pilot Plant & Processing Division, Dhaka-1207.

Dr.A.B.M.Abdullah
Director
Pilot Plant & Processing Division, Dhaka-1207.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The experiment was conducted in the laboratory of Jute Waste Processing Department of BJRI in 2000-2001 to produced sanitary napkins and study its economic and market feasibility. 40 kg spinning caddis was collected and Scouring was done by using sodium carbonate and hydrogen per oxide bleaching was done at a temp. of 80 degree to 90 degree and washed by cold water and was dried. Then the sample carded and blended. Six types of samples (90%treated caddis with 10% absorbent cotton, 80% caddis with 20% absorbent cotton,70% modified caddis with 30% cotton,60% caddis with 40%cotton,50%caddis with 50% cotton and 100% chemically modified spinning caddis) were made for the preparation of sanitary napkins in the semi-pilot scale production . All samples showed a better type of luster and softness with a very minimum harshness. Now Napkin production in a very simple method will be performed to study its economic and market feasibility.

Keywords: Jute, Waste, Sanitary,Nnapkins, Absorbtion

Location: Jute Waste Processtin Department, Pilot Plant & Processing Division, Dhaka-1207.

Start Date: 00-00-2000

End Date: 00-00-2001

Program Area: Postharvest and Agro-processing

Commodity: Cotton

Objectives:

To produce sanitary napkins from chemically treated waste and to study its economic and market feasibility.

Methodology:

40 kg spinning caddis was collected from Abdul Malek Jute Mills and all chemical treatments were done. Scouring was done by using sodium carbonate and hydrogen per oxide bleaching was done at a temp. of 80 degree to 90 degree and washed by cold water and was dried in the sun light.The sample carded and blended by a carding and blending machine from outside. Thus blended sample of 90%treated caddis with 10% absorbent cotton, 80% caddis with 20% absorbent cotton,70% modified caddis with 30% cotton,60% caddis with 40%cotton,50%caddis with 50% cotton and 100% chemically modified spinning caddis alone was prepared . None the samples are ready for making about 50 bags of napkins to study its economic and market feasibility. Two kg of dried sample of chemically treated jute caddis was produced and some absorption cotton from Luna International Limited was collected from the local market. 90% treated caddis was blended with 100% absorption cotton and 50% treated caddis was blended with 50% absorption cotton sanitary and two different types of blended sample were prepared napkin coverings were made by hygienic bandage cloth and 4 different types of napkin were produced.

Source of Information: Annual Technical Reports: 2000-2001(PP:122-123),

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 3,63,000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 3,63,000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Six types of samples were made for semi pilot production of sanitary napkins and to study its economic and market sensibilities. The samples were well treated and was found better type of luster and softness and it is to be hoped that the sample will give a better type of economic and market feasibility.

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