PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an antimicrobial agent and an antimicrobial resin composition which give a resin molded product having stable antimicrobial properties, excellent transparency, safety and heat resistance.SOLUTION: The antimicrobial agent comprises a hindered phenol-based derivative or derivatives. The antimicrobial resin composition is prepared by dissolving or dispersing the antimicrobial agent in a dispersion medium.COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT【課題】安定した抗菌性、優れた透明性、安全性、耐熱性を有する樹脂成形品を与える抗菌剤および抗菌性樹脂組成物の提供。【解決手段】ヒンダードフェノール系誘導体からなることを特徴とする抗菌剤、および該抗菌剤を含む抗菌性樹脂組成物。【選択図】なし