Cationic latex as a carrier for bioactive ingredients and methods for making and using the same

摘要

This invention relates to latex compositions that incorporate at least one bioactive component such as an antibacterial or antifungal agent, and methods for making and using such latex compositions. The latex compositions disclosed herein can be prepared by the emulsion polymerization of the latex component monomers in the presence of the at least one bioactive component.

主权项

1. A bioactive cationic polymer latex comprising:
a) a latex polymer comprising the polymerization product of: i) at least one ethylenically unsaturated first monomer; and ii) at least one ethylenically unsaturated second monomer that is cationic or a precursor to a cation; b) at least one bioactive component at least partially encapsulated within the latex polymer during emulsion polymerization; and c) optionally, at least one sterically bulky component incorporated into the latex polymer.