Abstract: A gypsum wallboard that exhibits antimicrobial characteristics is disclosed. A method for making the wallboard is also disclosed. Suitable antimicrobial agents that may be applied to the wallboard or any components thereof include propiconazole, sodium pyrithione, tolyl diiodomethyl sulfone; tebuconazole; thiabendazole; 3-iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate; and mixtures thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 6, 2003
Date of Patent:
July 27, 2004
Assignee:
Microban Products Company
Inventors:
Howard Wayne Swofford, Stephen A. Payne, Kevin Dean Drake