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Process for producing an antibacterial fiber article

US5064599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1990
Grant dateNov 12, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01N59/20
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Zeolite particles retaining antibacterial metal ion, such as Ag, Cu or Zn ion, at ion-exchangeable sites of the zeolite are included in a low-melting component of conjugated fibers which comprise a low-melting component and a high-melting component. Upon heating, the low-melting component spreads to cause more zeolite particles to be exposed, which yields higher antibacterial activity in a fiber article produced from the conjugated fibers.

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