| abstract |
The disclosed technology is directed to thermoplastic polyurethane compositions having antimicrobial properties while maintaining good physical and good non-fouling properties, methods of making the compositions, and made from such compositions. , Articles including medical devices. The disclosed technology is a process for making an antimicrobial polymer composition, comprising mixing an antimicrobial additive with a base polymer, further comprising mixing with a non-fouling additive, wherein the antimicrobial additive comprises: A process in which the sex additives are chemically retained in the composition and the antimicrobial and non-fouling additives do not adversely affect each other's effectiveness. |