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Antimicrobial latex composition

US4902503A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/404
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A first antimicrobial latex composition comprising a homogeneous blend of a natural rubber latex or a synthetic polymer latex and protein silver and a second antimicrobial latex composition comprising a homogeneous blend of a cationic natural rubber latex or a cationic synthetic polymer latex and a water-soluble silver compound, wherein each antimicrobial latex composition exhibits excellent long term stability during storage and can be readily prepared.

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