| abstract |
The present invention relates to polymeric antimicrobial compositions, methods of producing them, and uses thereof. The ionomer composition optionally comprises an amine functional polymer compound reacted with a silver halide, together with a stabilizing component, for example an organic material having a sulfonamide functionality. The ionomeric composition comprises (i) one or more polyamines and silver halide and optionally one or more organic stabilizer materials; Or (ii) at least one non-halide silver salt or silver complex, a hydrogen halide and / or an alkaline metal halide salt and optionally one or more organic stabilizer materials. The ionomer compositions of the present invention are suitable for use as antimicrobial coatings, antimicrobial finishes, antimicrobial additives and antimicrobial components for the formation of new antimicrobial materials. |