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From a product-type viewpoint, flexible polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and poly(urethane)-foam-based applications have used biocides for decades.[8,9] PVC is especially vulnerable to attack from fungi and bacteria due to extensive plasticizer usage in flexible applications.[ 10] Poly(urethane) foams are another notable consumer of biocides because of their porous nature, which pro- vides an ideal environment for microbes to grow.[11,12] Therefore, it is not surprising that many applications based on these two materials have significant usage of biocides; commonly, oxybisphenoxarsine or lower toxic- ity alternatives such as zinc pyrithione (ZPT) antimicro- bials are employed.[10] Specific example applications include kitchen and bath accessories, swimming pool liners, carpet backing, sleep solutions like mattresses and pillows, roofing membranes, and tiles. To reduce the incidence of device-associated infections, antimicrobial technologies have been utilized in a variety of ways ranging from bulk-imbedded additives to sur- face grafting techniques.[13,14] In particular, silver-based additive technologies are frequently explored for healthcare applications due to their favorable toxicological profiles and broader regulatory approvals, while silver nanoparticles with controlled, long-term release profiles continue to be a very active and promising area of biomedi- cal research.[15-19] In textile segments such as sports active- wear, biocides are used to prevent the growth of odor- causing bacteria from perspiration.[20,21] Additionally, high-end recreational products such as boats utilize bio- cides to preserve the aesthetics of PVC products used for seat covers since bacterial growth may lead to pink staining caused by specific bacterial metabolites.[22,23] With respect to the mechanism of action, many antimicrobial products work by attacking enzymes common to a variety of microbes, interfering with membrane transport processes (e.g., importing environmental copper into the cells) as well as interfering with iron metabolism pathways.[24,25] Herein, an assortment of both rigid and flexible resins/ compounds will be evaluated for susceptibility to determine whether particular resin chemistries or compounds are inherently vulnerable to microbial growth and subsequent degradation or other deleterious effects.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS • Formulated intermediaries • Shortens development cycles • Streamlines operations • Uses resources more effectively • Delivered pre-adjusted for pH, viscosity, and activity • Non-toxic and dust-free • Low to zero VOCs TYPICAL USES Aquamix dispersions and emulsions are suitable for use in a variety of applications, including: • Adhesives and coatings • Mattresses • Bandages and wraps • Latex-dipped goods including gloves and balloons Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

• Resin chemistry is optimized for process conditions, fiber adhesion, and end-use application of FRP.

Superior protection and adhesion are essential features of high-performance surface protection films. Eliminates multi-step coating and drying steps required for conventional adhesive coated films Cleaner process compared to adhesive coating operations

PVC TAN 38 PVC BRONZE 52 PVC TAN 44

FLEX PVC K BLACK Various Dimensions FLEX PVC K BLACK Various Dimensions FLEX PVC K BLACK Various Dimensions

CMP GRAY PVC MBL MED BLUE PVC MPL BEIGE PVC

PVC SAFETY YELLOW PVC SAFETY BROWN PVC SAFETY GREY

PVC TAMPA BRONZE W/UV PVC WWBR BLACK W/UV PVC WINCORE CLAY W/UV