Antimicrobial latex composition
US4675347A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2321/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An antimicrobial latex composition is disclosed. The antimicrobial latex composition comprises (1) at least one cationic latex component selected from a cationic natural rubber latex and a cationic synthetic polymer latex and (2) a cationic antimicrobial agent incorporated in said cationic latex (1). The resulting composition is antimicrobial latex compositions suitable for use in the manufacture of medical devices and appliances, sanitary products, equipment and furnishings for use in food manufacture and processing, and so forth, in particular antimicrobial latex compositions retaining good stability over a long period of storage.
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