Biocidal particles of methylated polystyrene
First Claim
1. A biocidal methylated polystyrene having pendant hydantoin groups, each hydantoin group being linked from a first nitrogen atom via a methylene group pendant from a carbon atom of each benzene ring of the polystyrene to which each hydantoin group is attached, wherein said biocidal methylated polystyrene is prepared from a porous methylated polystyrene that is at least 3% crosslinked, and a chlorine or bromine atom is bonded to a second nitrogen atom of a hydantoin group.
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Abstract
Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications, as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics.
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- 1. A biocidal methylated polystyrene having pendant hydantoin groups, each hydantoin group being linked from a first nitrogen atom via a methylene group pendant from a carbon atom of each benzene ring of the polystyrene to which each hydantoin group is attached, wherein said biocidal methylated polystyrene is prepared from a porous methylated polystyrene that is at least 3% crosslinked, and a chlorine or bromine atom is bonded to a second nitrogen atom of a hydantoin group.
- 7. A polymer having a repeating unit, said unit having the formula:
- 10. A biocidal polystyrene having a hydantoin group bonded from a first nitrogen atom to at least some of the benzene rings of the polystyrene via a methylene group pendant on a carbon atom of each benzene ring to which a hydantoin group is attached, wherein said polystyrene is prepared from a porous methylated polystyrene that is at least 3% crosslinked, and a chlorine or bromine atom is bonded to a second nitrogen atom of a hydantoin group.
- 13. A bead comprising a crosslinked polystyrene polymer having a repeating unit having the formula:
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