Polymers containing antimicrobial agents and methods for making and using same
First Claim
1. A polymeric material containing antimicrobial agents for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in close proximity to said polymeric material, said polymeric material comprising:
- a polymeric article, said polymeric article being made from a polymer selected from the group consisting of silicones, polystyrenes, polyacrylates, polyurethanes, polyalkylenes, polyolefins, polyvinyls, synthetic rubbers, latex, N-propylsilicate and mixtures thereof;
a release agent; and
at least one biocide dispersed within said polymeric article, said biocide being present in said polymeric article in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that come in contact with said polymeric article, said release agent being present to control release of at least one biocide from said polymeric article, said biocide comprising a photochemical derived from a naturally occurring source, wherein said photochemical is selected from the group consisting of capsicum, grapefruit seed extract, lemon grass oil, tea tree oil, citric acid, and mixtures thereof.
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Abstract
Polymeric compositions containing antimicrobial agents and methods for making and using same are provided. The antimicrobial agents include phytochemicals and phytonutrients such as naturally occurring extracts from plants and herbs and other chemical disinfectants safe for use on food-contact surfaces. Chemical releasers can be added to the compositions for causing the release of the antimicrobial agents. The chemical releasers include citric acid extract. A blend of antimicrobial agents can be included in the composition for destroying and inhibiting the growth of a wide variety of different microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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1. A polymeric material containing antimicrobial agents for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in close proximity to said polymeric material, said polymeric material comprising:
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a polymeric article, said polymeric article being made from a polymer selected from the group consisting of silicones, polystyrenes, polyacrylates, polyurethanes, polyalkylenes, polyolefins, polyvinyls, synthetic rubbers, latex, N-propylsilicate and mixtures thereof; a release agent; and at least one biocide dispersed within said polymeric article, said biocide being present in said polymeric article in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth of microorganisms that come in contact with said polymeric article, said release agent being present to control release of at least one biocide from said polymeric article, said biocide comprising a photochemical derived from a naturally occurring source, wherein said photochemical is selected from the group consisting of capsicum, grapefruit seed extract, lemon grass oil, tea tree oil, citric acid, and mixtures thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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