Abstract: The invention relates to the field of polymers, in particular to polymer systems based on polyurethane (PU) having abroad spectrum biocidal activity and the use thereof in the manufacture of biocidal products. Provided is a process to provide a biocidal polyurethane-iodin e (PU-I) complex, comprising (i) dissolving at least one iodine source into one or more raw materials used for preparing the desired polyurethane (PU) to obtain a single phase iodine system, followed by (ii) conducting a PU polymerization reaction in the presence of the single phase iodine system to generate a biocidal PU-I complex in situ.

Abstract: Provided are crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) compositions and their use in beverage treatment. Provided is a dry, direct compressed tablet comprising at lease 70 wt % crosslinked PVPP. Also provided is the use of said tablet for the filtering and/or removing polyphenol of a liquid, preferable a beverage.

Abstract: The invention relates to the fields of microbiology and health care, in particular to means and methods for minimizing the spread of hospital-acquired (HA) infections e.g. between patients and healthcare workers. Provided is an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier material and a polymer, the polymer being an N-vinyl lactam copolymer, and the composition being capable of forming a slow release antimicrobial film when applied to a skin surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to the fields of microbiology and health care, in particular to means and methods for minimizing the spread of hospital-acquired (HA) infections e.g. between patients and healthcare workers. Provided is an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier material and a polymer, the polymer being an N-vinyl lactam copolymer, and the composition being capable of forming a slow release antimicrobial film when applied to a skin surface.

Abstract: Ultra-pure methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride (PMVE/MA) copolymers and the process to produce such ultra-pure polymers by removing trace impurities are provided. A process to provide an ultra-pure methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride material by solvent washing PMVE/MA copolymer with a solvent, comprises the steps of: (1) providing a solvent system in which impurities in the copolymer matrix are soluble and in which the PMVE/MA copolymer is not soluble, and wherein the solvent system does not react with the copolymer; (2) washing a dry powder or wet filter cake of PMVE/MA copolymer with the solvent system to efficiently and effectively extract trace impurities from the matrix; (3) filtering said copolymer from the solvent system; and (4) drying the subsequent wet filter cake of said copolymer to obtain an ultra-pure methyl vinyl ether-co-maleic anhydride copolymer.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of polymers, in particular to polymer systems based on polyamide (PA) having broad spectrum biocidal activity and the use thereof in the manufacture of biocidal products. The blends are produced by hot melt extrusion. Provided is a miscible blend of polyamide-iodine (PA-I), preferably comprising at least 0.1 iodine, preferably at least 0.5 wt % iodine. Also provided is a biocidal product comprising a blend according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers of vinyl lactams with derivatized maleates. In particular, it relates to copolymers that are suitably used in the area of personal care and pharmaceuticals, to compositions comprising the copolymers and to methods for preparing the copolymers.

Abstract: Provided are crosslinked polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVPP) compositions and their use in beverage treatment. Provided is a dry, direct compressed tablet comprising at lease 70 wt % crosslinked PVPP. Also provided is the use of said tablet for the filtering and/or removing polyphenol of a liquid, preferable a beverage.

Abstract: The invention relates to fine and uniform copolymer powders of partial mixed metal salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymers having a defined particle size distribution. In particular; it relates to powders that are suitably used in the areas of oral care and pharmaceuticals and to methods for preparing the powders. Provided is a composition of powders of partial mixed metal salts of lower alkyl vinyl ether-maleic acid copolymers having: (i) a Dv50 of less than or equal to 25 microns; a Dv90 of less than or equal to 50 microns; and (ii) a particle uniformity reflected by a Dv90/Dv10 ratio of less than or equal to 10.

Abstract: The invention relates to the fields of microbiology and health care, in particular to means and methods for minimizing the spread of hospital-acquired (HA) infections e.g. between patients and healthcare workers. Provided is an antimicrobial composition comprising an antimicrobial agent, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier material and a polymer, the polymer being an N-vinyl lactam copolymer, and the composition being capable of forming a slow release antimicrobial film when applied to a skin surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to copolymers of vinyl lactams with derivatized maleates. In particular, it relates to copolymers that are suitably used in the area of personal care and pharmaceuticals, to compositions comprising the copolymers and to methods for preparing the copolymers.