Patent ID: 9439417
Filing Date: 2016-09-13
CPC Classification: A01N

Claim Text:
1. An antimicrobial product, comprising a silicone-comprising system, said system comprising: a silicone elastomer matrix; and a mineral filler of particles selected from the group consisting of a silica and an aluminosilicate, wherein said particles are dispersed in said matrix and comprise, grafted to their surface, at least one alkylsilane molecule comprising at least one quaternary ammonium functional group, and wherein the product exhibits biocidal activity on its surface. wherein the product exhibits biocidal activity on its surface, wherein the product is suitable for a food application, and wherein a percentage by weight of a total amount of the at least one alkylsilane molecule with respect to the silicone elastomer matrix is greater than 0% and less than 0.2%, thereby providing the biocidal activity.