Antimicrobial rubber formulations and molded article

Details Antimicrobial rubber formulations and molded article Antimicrobial rubber formulations and molded article

2007-02-05

2010-12-28

Sanders, Kriellion A (Department: 1761)

Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser

Synthetic resins

Processes of preparing a desired or intentional composition...

C524S086000, C524S297000, C524S398000, C524S403000, C524S450000, C524S494000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07858674

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure relates generally to molded rubber articles such as the type used in water contact applications. More particularly, this disclosure is directed to molded rubber articles containing antimicrobial agents that control biofilm growth on the surface of the molded article. The molded rubber article is comprised of curable rubber compounds and a combination of both inorganic silver-containing antimicrobial agents and organic antimicrobial agents. An exemplary molded rubber article comprises ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, silver-containing ion exchange antimicrobial agent, and an organic antifungal agent such as zinc pyrithione.

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