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Antimicrobial latex composition

US4675347A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1984
Grant dateJun 23, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 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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