| abstract |
A polymer composition for molded products having antimicrobial and/or antiviral properties comprising from 50 wt.% to 99.9 wt.% of a polymer, from 0.01 wt% to 10 wt% zinc, optionally from a zinc compound, less than 1 wt% of a phosphorus compound, and from 0 wt% to 20 wt% molding additives, wherein a molded product formed from the polymer composition demonstrates a Staphylococcus aureus log reduction greater than 1.0, as determined via ISO 22196:2011. |