The present invention relates to metallic sheets having an improved antimicrobial
property and also related to a method of manufacturing such sheets. More particularly,
it relates to the continuous coating on metallic sheets with a resin composition
containing antimicrobial additives. The surface of the metallic article is afforded
antimicrobial properties by coating a liquid dispersion or solution of fine particles
made of an antimicrobial ingredient on the surface of the metallic sheet dispersed
in a uniform layer and cured or dried to affix to the metallic surface. The inorganic
antibacterial particles are metal component-supporting oxides and zeolite powders.
The inorganic antibacterial core particles have at least a primary surface coating
of at least one metal or metal compound having antimicrobial properties. Roll coaters
apply the coating. The metallic article generally includes sheet articles made
of metals, for example, metallic sheets made of stainless steel, conventional steel
sheets and aluminum sheets or plate.