Teijin Monofilament Germany Gmbh

Nextrusion Gmbh

Kurt-Günter Berndt

Rex Delker

Hubert Rathay

Described are antimicrobial strands comprising a) thermoplastic elastomer, b) polymer having a melting point of at least 10&#xb0; C. below the melting point of the thermoplastic elastomer and c) halogenated phenol. These strands are notable for an excellent antimicrobial effect, which survives repeated washing.

Antimicrobial strands, their production and their use

Described are melt-spun strands having a modulus of elasticity of from 8 to 14 GPa and an elastic extension of up to 1.5%, comprising a) a thermoplastic polyester, b) a thermoplastic elastomeric block copolymer, and c) carbon black and/or graphite particles in the form of aggregates aligned along the longitudinal axis of the strand which form electrically conductive paths along the longitudinal axis of the strand. The strands exhibit very high electrical conductivity and are useful for forming screens, wires, sieves or other technical/industrial wovens.

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Graben, Germany

Kurt-Günter Berndt