Abstract: A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.

Abstract: A biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, and a combination of at least two metal based compounds. A metal in each of the metal based compounds is selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, lead, bismuth, barium, cadmium, chromium, titanium, and a combination thereof. Another biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, ZnO, and Bi2O3. A glass substrate possessing a durable biocidal property and an article possessing a durable biocidal property are also provided.

Abstract: A method of making a ceramic glaze formulation having an antimicrobial property for use with a ceramic article. The method comprises fritting an antimicrobial formulation in a flux frit, providing least one unfritted antimicrobial component, providing a silver carrier in a glass matrix, and combining the flux frit, the at least one unfritted component, and the silver carrier in the glass matrix to form the ceramic glaze formulation. The silver carrier is combined at an addition rate based on a dry weight basis of the ceramic glaze formulation. A ceramic glaze additive formulation and ceramic glazed article are also provided.

Abstract: A biocidal additive package comprises at least one metal or metal containing compound selected from the group consisting of Cu2O, Cu(OH)2, Cu, CuO3, Cu2O3, and a combination thereof, and at least one non-copper metal or non-copper containing metal compound. Non-limiting examples of non-copper metal and non-copper containing metal compounds are Ag, Ag2O, Bi, Bi2O3, Zn, ZnO, or a combination thereof. A biocidal ceramic glaze layer and an article comprising a biocidal ceramic glaze layer are provided. Also provided is a method of affixing a biocidal ceramic glaze to a substrate.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.

Abstract: A method of making a ceramic glaze formulation having an antimicrobial property for use with a ceramic article. The method comprises fritting an antimicrobial formulation in a flux frit, providing least one unfritted antimicrobial component, providing a silver carrier in a glass matrix, and combining the flux frit, the at least one unfritted component, and the silver carrier in the glass matrix to form the ceramic glaze formulation. The silver carrier is combined at an addition rate based on a dry weight basis of the ceramic glaze formulation. A ceramic glaze additive formulation and ceramic glazed article are also provided.

Abstract: A biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, and a combination of at least two metal based compounds. A metal in each of the metal based compounds is selected from the group consisting of silver, copper, zinc, mercury, tin, lead, bismuth, barium, cadmium, chromium, titanium, and a combination thereof. Another biocidal additive formulation comprises a silver containing glass particle, ZnO, and Bi2O3. A glass substrate possessing a durable biocidal property and an article possessing a durable biocidal property are also provided.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.

Abstract: A material for use in currency comprises an antimicrobial polymer material which can be used in the manufacture of banknotes having security features therein. The material can be a sheet or substrate and/or an acrylate polymer coat applied to at least one surface of a banknote.

Abstract: A material for use in currency comprises an antimicrobial polymer material which can be used in the manufacture of banknotes having security features therein. The material can be a sheet or substrate and/or an acrylate polymer coat applied to at least one surface of a banknote.

Abstract: The present invention relates to melamine resins having incorporated therein one or more antimicrobial agents capable of providing permanent antimicrobial properties to the resin. The melamine resin is compounded with the antimicrobial as a finely divided powder diluted in a liquid forming a dispersion. The compounded melamine resin is useful for making melamine based decorative laminates used floorings, countertops, dinnerware and other applications wherein a tough, mar resistant surface having bactericidal properties is required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of antimicrobial formulations, and more specifically, to an antimicrobial formulation comprising zinc pyrithione in a stabilized dispersion.

Abstract: A melamine laminate article, having incorporated therein an isothjazolone antimicrobial agent, is formed by a high-pressure manufacturing process. The melamine resin is compounded with the antimicrobial as a finely divided powder diluted in a liquid forming a dispersion.

Abstract: An antimicrobial additive composition is provided which economically and efficiently imparts antimicrobial characteristics to acrylic polymers, and particularly thermoformable acrylic sheets made from such polymers. The antimicrobial composition comprises an alkyl dimethyl ammonium saccharinate, an oxathiazine, an azole, an isothiazoline, a chlorothalonil, and/or mixtures thereof, among others.

Abstract: An additive formulation includes a carrier material, a first additive present in the carrier material at a first additive concentration, and a tracer present in the carrier material at a first tracer concentration. The tracer is a metal amenable to detection by X-ray fluorescence analysis. Further embodiments include a manufactured article having incorporated therein the additive formulation. A method is also disclosed for detecting an additive in a manufactured article, the method involving application of X-ray fluorescence analysis of the tracer element.

Abstract: An antimicrobial ceramic glazing composition contains one or more antimicrobial agents disposed therein. Methods for making and using the glazing composition are disclosed, as well as substrates having a fired antimicrobial glaze thereon. The antimicrobial agents comprise metallic oxides, with a subset of the disclosed combinations exhibiting synergistic effect in fired glazes.