NOVARON AG 300

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Anti-Microbial Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Microbial Control & Preservation

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Dispersibility,

Good Chemical Stability,

Good Color Stability,

Good Moisture Resistance,

Heat Resistance,

Weather Resistance

Heat Resistance

The antimicrobial effect of NOVARON does not change with heating of up to 800°C.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing,

Textile Manufacturing

Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Ceramic,

Fibers & Fabrics,

Leather,

Plastics,

Textiles,

Wood

Coating Type

Enamel

Applications

• Molded Plastic Products- Transparent (PP, PE, AS, PS, PMMA, PET, and PC), Molded film products, PVC.
• Textiles- PET and nylon, PP and PE.
• Coating process- (Natural) textiles and non-woven fabrics, Ceramics and enamel.
• Paints- Transparent, Opaque

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Average Particle Diameter	0.9	μm	-
Bulk Specific Gravity	0.20-0.30	-	-
Specific Gravity	3.0	-	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant

Technical Details & Test Data

Antimicrobial Effect

The antimicrobial effects of NOVARON have been confirmed against a broad spectrum of microbes. The table below shows the minimum inhibition concentrations (MICs) of NOVARON for various microbes. MIC shows the minimal concentration of antimicrobial agent to inhibit the growth and proliferation of microbes. A lower MIC value indicates a higher antimicrobial effect against that microbe.

Tested microbes	Characteristics	AG300
Escherichia coli	Bacteria which indicate contamination of food or drinking water	125
Escherichia coli O157H7	Bacteria produce verotoxin and cause food poisoning.	200
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Pathogenic bacteria which cause decomposition of seafood	125
Salmonella	Pathogenic bacteria of abdominal typhus, paratyphoid, and food poisoning	250
Staphylococcus aureus	Pathogenic bacteria of suppuration, sepsis, and food poisoning	250
MRSA	Pathogenic bacteria of nosocomial infection	250
Bacillus subtilis	Major bacteria causing decomposition of milk and meats	250
Candida albicans	Pathogenic yeast of candidaisis	500
Saccharomyces cerevisiae	Yeast used in beer factories	500
Cladosporium	Typical mold which multiply in a normal living environment	500
Aspergillus (Aspergillus niger)	Typical mold which multiply in a normal living environment	1000

Drug Resistance Test

When a certain type of drug is used repeatedly, drug resistant bacteria can emerge. The appearance of MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is well known after repeated use of methicillin antibiotics. In the drug resistance tests, Novaron has been confirmed to possess properties that make the emergence of resistant bacteria more difficult.

Safety & Health

Safety

The high safety of NOVARON has been confirmed in various clinical trials. In addition, it has been approved by the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration). It can be used safely on food packaging.

Tested items	Test conditions	AG300
Acute oral toxicity LD50	OECD rats	>5,000mg/kg
Mutagenicity	Guidelines of safety and health of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare	Negative
Primary skin irritation	OECD rabbits	No irritation observed
Skin sensitization	OECD guinea pigs	Negative
Cytotoxicity IC50	Japanese phar macopeia, 13th edition	69~88μg/ml