Method for producing a rubber glove

Publication Date

September 25, 2013

Patent Number

US6527990B2

Abstract

A face mask comprising a filter material being a fibrous substrate, especially non-woven polypropylene or polyester, having an acidic polymer, especially of the Carbopol or Gantres type, deposited on the fibres. The mask has an anti-viral activity against inhaled or exhaled air. A filter material suitable for such a mask, and a process for making it are also described.