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Biosafe® HE4001

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Biosafe® HE4001 Antimicrobial is a 0.75% aqueous solution of 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. The product is registered with the EPA under the number 83019-6. It effectively binds to a wide range of surfaces, providing long-lasting protection. The key highlights of this product are as follows: Synergistically enhances the effectiveness of disinfection and sanitization. Has broad compatibility and can be incorporated in a vast variety of formulations and substrates. Excellent safety profile: non-toxic, non-irritating, and does not show transdermal absorption. Typical use concentrations of 0.25 - 0.5 weight % of active relative to the substrate being treated.

Product Type: Disinfectant Products, Waterborne Coating

Certifications & Compliance: EPA Registered, NSF Approved

Application Method: Dip Coating, Spray, Wipe

Safety Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Methanol-free: BIOSAFE HE4001 and HE4005 are the only registered silane quat antimicrobials manufactured using a methanol-free process
  • Approved for use as an antimicrobial active ingredient under EPA and FDA Regulations to protect hard surfaces, fabrics, and manufactured packaging and products including those that come in direct contact with finished food.
  • Antimicrobial efficacy validated by 3rd party labs using ASTM E 2149, JIS Z 2801:2000, ISO 22196, USP 51
  • Protects products from microorganism colonization by physically rupturing the microbe’s cell membrane and destroying the microbes on contact
  • Does not promote microbial resistance through adaption and mutation
  • Binds to a wide range of surfaces to render long-lasting protection
  • Synergistically enhances the effectiveness of disinfection and sanitization
  • Clinical testing in hospital settings showed that a single application helps keep high touch surfaces hygienically clean around-the-clock for up to five weeks when incorporated into standard cleaning protocols. This product does not protect users or others against bacteria, viruses, germs, or other disease organisms.
  • Have broad compatibility and can be incorporated in a vast variety of formulations and substrates
  • Excellent safety profile: non-toxic, non-irritating, and does not show transdermal absorption
  • Typical use concentrations of 0.25-0.5 wt% of active relative to the substrate being treated
  • EPA Registration Number: 83019-6
  • Incompatible with anionic detergents
Product Highlights

Compelling safety profile demonstrated by acute toxicity, biocompatibility, HRIPT, and mutagenicity studies

  • Water-based, no residual methanol
  • Non-toxic / non-irritating
  • Non-leaching

Easy to apply by spraying, wiping, soaking, or dipping

  • Apply to clean surfaces and allow to dry
  • Re-apply once per month on high touch surfaces
  • Compatible with all common surfaces and cleaning agents to except anionic detergents 

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Use Level
0.25 - 0.5 wt%

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Ingredient Concentration0.75%
Flash Pointmin. 93°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 100 g
  • 3 kg
  • 18 kg
  • 200 kg
  • 1000 kg
  • Packaging under : Nitrogen