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Antimicrobial polymer composition

US5827524A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1996
Grant dateOct 27, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K3/36
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a novel crystalline antimicrobial composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to an antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a crystalline antimicrobial composition and a polymer, wherein said crystalline antimicrobial composition comprises a crystalline silicon dioxide containing silver ions and one or two optional metal ions selected from the group consisting of zinc and copper.

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