Biocidal foams
AssigneeThe Dow Chemical Company
InventorsRobert T. Patton, Walter L. Vaughn, Thomas J. McKeand, Jr.
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Abstract
A biocidal foam product comprising a foam having incorporated therein a water insoluble thermoplastic copolymer consisting of an alpha olefin and an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, said copolymer having at least one cationic biocidal agent ionically bonded to said copolymer.
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A foam structure having biocidal characteristics comprising a polymeric foam having incorporated therein a biocidal effective amount of biocidal particles and/or fibers comprising a water insoluble thermoplastic copolymer comprising an alpha olefin and an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, said copolymer having at least one cationic biocidal agent ionically bonded thereto.
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