Abstract: The present invention provides a novel antimicrobial polymer composition having superior weatherability and discoloration resistance to those of the prior art.The present invention provides an antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a thermosetting polymer and an antimicrobial composition having an antimicrobial coat of an aluminosilicate containing antimicrobial metal ions and an amount of thiabendazole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a novel crystalline antimicrobial composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to an antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a crystalline antimicrobial composition and a polymer, wherein said crystalline antimicrobial composition comprises a crystalline silicon dioxide containing silver ions and one or two optional metal ions selected from the group consisting of zinc and copper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel crystalline antimicrobial composition comprising silicon dioxide as a major component. More particularly, the present invention is concerned to said crystalline antimicrobial composition wherein said crystalline silicon dioxide contains silver ions and one or two optional metal ions selected from the group consisting of zinc and copper. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an antimicrobial ceramic composition comprising said antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel antimicrobial polymer composition having superior weatherability and discoloration resistance to those of the prior art.The present invention provides an antimicrobial polymer composition comprising a polymer and an antimicrobial composition having an antimicrobial coat of an aluminosilicate on the surface of silica gel, wherein said aluminosilicate containing antimicrobial metal ions, characterized in that said antimicrobial polymer composition further comprises thiabendazole.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel antibacterial compound and a process for producing it. Futhermore, the invention provides a novel antibacterial polymer composite comprising a polymer and the antimicrobial compositon.

Abstract: A silica gel based heat-resistant and weatherproof antimicrobial composition having an aluminosilicate layer on the surfaces of pores in the silica gel as substituted by silver and an optional antimicrobial metal, said composition containing ion-exchangeable metals that are chiefly an alkali metal and that are present in an amount of up to 2.57 mmol per gram of said composition on an anhydrous basis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel antimicrobial composition and a process for preparing the composition which composition is useful as antimicrobial and/or bactericidal material. The antimicrobial composition of the invention comprises silica gel and an antimicrobial coat of aluminosilicate on the surface of the silica gel, said composition having a pore volume of at least 0.3 cm.sup.3 /g and a specific surface area of at least 100 m.sup.2 /g. The aluminosilicate coat consists of either partial or complete substitution of ion-exchangeable metal ion (M) in aluminosilicate solid particles represented by the formulaxM.sub.2/n O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.ySiO.sub.2.zH.sub.2 O,wherein x and y represent the numbers of molecules of the metal oxide and silicon dioxide, respectively, M is an ion-exchangeable metal, n is the atomic valence of M, and z is the number of molecules of water.

Abstract: Zeolite particles retaining antibacterial metal ion, such as Ag, Cu or Zn ion, at ion-exchangeable sites of the zeolite are included in a low-melting component of conjugated fibers which comprise a low-melting component and a high-melting component. Upon heating, the low-melting component spreads to cause more zeolite particles to be exposed, which yields higher antibacterial activity in a fiber article produced from the conjugated fibers.

Abstract: A polymer which contains amorphous aluminosilicate particles holding metal ions having a bactericidal action is physically stable and enables an ideal antibacterial or bactericidal action by the antibacterial metal ion in an excited state. The polymer is produced by mixing an organic polymer with said amorphous aluminosilicate solid particles before the polymer is molded. Alternatively, the polymer is produced by molding an organic polymer containing amorphous aluminosilicate solid particles, and treating the molded organic polymer with a solution of a water-soluble salt of a metal having a bactericidal action, thereby allowing the metal ions to be held on at least some of the amorphous aluminosilicate solid particles.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for producing an amorphous aluminosilicate having the formula:2Na.sub.x O.Al.sub.2 O.sub.3.ySiO.sub.2(wherein x is a number between 0.6 and 1.8 inclusive; and y is a number between 1.3 and 7 inclusive); which comprises:a step of maintaining an alkali solution (Solution-C), the alkalinity of which is within the range of 1.2-3.5N under stirring;a step of adding a sodium aluminate solution (Solution-A) containing free alkali and sodium silicate solution or colloidal silica solution (Solution-B) containing free alkali to the Solution-C, separately to prepare a slurry which contains an amorphous sodium aluminosilicate in the form of finely divided particles which are only slightly soluble in water; anda step of aging the slurry, characterized in that the addition of Solution-A and Solution-B into Solution-C is carried out so that the Si/Al ratio in the resultant mixture is kept within the range of 0.7 to 7.6 during and after the addition, and mixing effected at 55.degree. C.

Abstract: Zeolite particles retaining silver ions having bacteriostatic properties on their ion-exchangeable sites in an amount up to 41% of the zeolite's exchange capacity are described.

Abstract: Zeolite particles retaining at least one metal ion having bacteriostatic properties on their ion-exchangeable sites in an amount up to 41% of the zeolite's ion exchange capacity are described.

Abstract: A polymer article containing zeolite particles on which metal ion having a bactericidal property, e.g. Ag, Cu or Zn, is provided by an ion exchange reaction shows an excellent bactericidal effect and durability of the effect, but no deterioration of physical properties of the polymer.The polymer article is produced by admixing zeolite particles previously provided with the metal ion with a polymer or by moulding a zeolite-containing polymer into an article and then treating the article with a metal ion solution.

Abstract: Specific zeolite particles retaining therein a metal ion having a bactericidal activity are packed and retained in a mixed fiber assembly composed of low-melting thermoplastic synthetic fibers and ordinary fibers. The zeolite particles are retained by welding of the low-temperature thermoplastic synthetic fibers but in a state of allowing the contact thereof with an external fluid. The particle-packed fiber article has an excellent and durable antibacterial activity and can be used in various fields.

Abstract: Thermally insulating containers or the Dewar containers useful for shipping and storage of low-temperature liquefied gases, having double walls made of a metal, the space between the walls being evacuated, are provided, the thermal insulation properties of which are prevented from deterioration by putting in the vacuum space, a getter alloy composed of a ternary alloy expressed by the formula LaNi.sub.x Cr.sub.y, where x is a number from 1 to 6, both inclusive and y is a number from 0.1 to 2, both inclusive, working to adsorb traces of hydrogen coming out of the wall material. The alloy is preferably an activated one. The vacuum thermal insulation can further be improved by the presence of an adsorbent having a large specific area which serves to adsorb traces of gases other than hydrogen.