| abstract |
A biocidal additive package comprises at least one metal or metal containing compound selected from the group consisting of Cu 2 O, Cu(OH) 2 , Cu, CuO 3 , Cu 2 O 3 , and a combination thereof, and at least one non-copper metal or non-copper containing metal compound. Non-limiting examples of non-copper metal and non-copper containing metal compounds are Ag, Ag 2 O, Bi, Bi 2 O 3 , Zn, ZnO, or a combination thereof. A biocidal ceramic glaze layer and an article comprising a biocidal ceramic glaze layer are provided. Also provided is a method of affixing a biocidal ceramic glaze to a substrate. |