Abstract:
Fibers that durably contain antimicrobial materials such that the antimicrobial materials are resistant to being abraided away or washed off during use. The antimicrobial materials contained in the fibers are not prone to the development of resistant strains of bacteria. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the fibers.
Abstract:
A composition that includes polymers such as acrylic acid homopolymers and copolymers, a polybasic acid and a strong acid, useful as a binder for substrates, including but not limited to fiberglass
Abstract:
Treated fiber substrates and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The disclosed treated fiber substrates provide persistent, durable, broad spectrum, antimicrobial activity. The treated fiber substrates may be used in a variety of materials to impart antimicrobial activity thereto.
Abstract:
A process for preparing anhydride polymers in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents using a dialkyl peroxide/amine compound initiator system is disclosed. The amine compound allows more efficient use of free-radical initiators while achieving high monomer conversion polymerizations compared to conventional initiator systems, particularly in the preparation of maleic anhydride polymers.