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Polyurethane composition containing antimicrobial agents and methods for use therefor

US6294589A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2000
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2896
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A polyurethane composition for fabricating antimicrobial based products such as polyurethane foam carpet backing materials and carpets having a polyurethane foam carpet backing material. The polyurethane composition includes a plurality of particles comprising an antimicrobial agent which are at least partially encapsulated by a plasticizer material before being dispersed within a polyurethane.

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