Antimicrobial copper or copper alloy products and method for manufacturing same

Abstract

A copper or copper alloy product is provided, as well as a process for manufacturing a copper or copper alloy product. The product may include copper or copper alloy containing a minimum of 60% copper. The product may include an antimicrobial copper, such as, for example, the antimicrobial copper identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The product may include, but is not limited to, for example, MD-Cu29™ antimicrobial copper or copper alloy. The antimicrobial copper or copper alloy which contains an antimicrobial touch surface should effectively kill bacteria within about two hours of exposure to the bacteria.

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