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US 5,104,649 AGranted
Surface-functionalized biocidal polymers
AssigneeMonsanto Company
InventorsRobert E. Jansson, Robert N. O'Brien, Somyong Visaisouk
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Abstract
Polymers and articles made therefrom having biocidal surfaces are disclosed wherein the biocidal agent is permanently bonded to the polymer surface. The polymers can be employed to inhibit microbial growth in the adjacent area of the polymer and as disinfectant for fluids such as water. Utility as a contact disinfectant is disclosed.
Claims6
An article having a polyethylene surface and biologically active quaternary amine groups which are grafted to said surface by sulfonamide groups.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.