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Antimicrobial composites, films, labelstocks, and labels

US7566495B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2835
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to antimicrobial composites, films, labelstocks and labels. The antimicrobial composites comprise (A) a polymer mixture comprising a mixture of at least one styrene polymer and at least one urethane polymer, and (B) an antimicrobial composition which comprises at least one metal chlorite and at least one hydrophilic material capable of reacting with the metal chlorite when exposed to water. The composites which are described herein are useful in preparing films, labelstocks and labels which exhibit the desirable antimicrobial properties by providing a controlled release of chlorine dioxide gas over an extended period of time.

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