Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Carrier Resin
Polyolefinic
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Materials Features
- Background
One significant problem faced in using extruded or molded plastics items is the growth of bacteria and microbes on the surface of the items. This problem generally increases when plastic items are used in high moisture and humidity environments that serves as excellent breeding grounds for unwanted microorganism such as bacteria, mold, fungi and mildew. To overcome this problem anti microbial are used to control the build up of bacteria, fungi and algae on the plastic. For effective incorporation of anti microbial in plastics, it should be used in masterbatch form. Keeping this thing in mind, M.G.Polyblends has developed Anti microbial masterbatch based on inorganic silver based anti microbial chemical. It also consists of some specialty additives which helps in proper dispersion of Anti microbial masterbatch in final application to get better and consistent results
- Benefits
- Prevents odor development due to bacterial attack on plastic surface.
- Most efficient anti microbial, anti fungal & anti- algae
- Controlled release on requirement
- Extend useful life of plastics
- Excellent Anti-wash characteristics
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Recommended Usage
- 2 - 3 % (for injection molded items)
- 0.5 - 1.0% (for polyolefin films)
- Applications
Injection molded items e.g. toothbrushes, Kitchen chopping board, pen grips, toilet seats, hair brushes, combs etc. Extruded products e.g. sheets, protective films, shower curtains etc. Blow molded items e.g. shampoo bottles, cosmetic bottles, Food containers etc.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Translucent White Granules
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- FDA Approval
Active content used in these masterbatches have been cleared by the FDA for use in polymers intended for food contact applications, or in lubricants with incidental food contact.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Spectrum of Activity
It is effective in inhibiting the growth of Gram- positive, Gram-negative bacteria, mold and yeast. Following is the list of few bacterial and fungal species against which our masterbatch shows excellent results:
Names of the Microbes % of AM-01 Bacillus Subtillis 0.4-0.5 Staphylococcus aureus 0.4-0.5 Streptococcus faecalis 0.4-0.5 MRSA 0.8-0.9 Escherichia coli 0.2-0.3 Camphylobacter jejuri 0.4-0.5 Pseudomonas aeruginosa 0.4-0.5 Salmonella typhimurium 0.8-0.9 Shigella 0.4-0.5 Aspergillus niger 0.8-0.9 Candida albicans 0.4-0.5 Penicillium citrinum 0.4-0.5 Trichoderma viride 0.8-0.9 Chaetomium globosum 0.8-0.9 Cladosporium herbarum 0.8-0.9 Rhodotorula giutinis 0.8-0.9