Antimicrobial surface treatment of materials - by covalent coupling with antimicrobial agent

摘要

Prodn. of prods. with antimicrobial properties is carried out by treating with a cpd. (I) which has an antimicrobial fragment and >=1 reactive gp. capable of reacting with surface gps. on the material being treated to form covalent bonds. Process can be used to impart antimicrobial properties to fibres, fabrics, air filters, membranes, containers, packaging materials for use in the foodstuffs and pharmaceutical industries, etc., and for protecting textiles, wooden structures, electronic and engineering components, etc., from microbial attack.