Recognizing the need for solutions with antimicrobial properties has pushed manufacturers into being more careful in choosing additives and introducing products that have antimicrobial properties. Antimicrobial masterbatches are special additives used by plastic manufacturers to control the growth of microbes on the surface of plastic products and textiles. Adding antimicrobial additives offers a competitive edge and an economical means of increasing value and performance. It is customized to suit most needs, from high-temperature applications to food contact end uses.
With great efforts of research, high-level manufacturing processes, and a well-experienced and trained team, Pure Polymers has dig its way to introduce product and industrial solutions that meet the current and future needs of its customers.
Pure Polymers is among the global leading providers of masterbatches characterized by safety, non-toxicity to humans, high quality, consistency, sustainability, and compliance with international standards set by experts in the field of plastic manufacturing. This is proved through available test results and international certifications.
From the beginning, Pure Polymers has made its mission to combine the creativity and innovation of chemists with technology to make various plastic products safer and sustainable.
Pure Polymers is among the global leading providers of masterbatches characterized by safety, non-toxicity to humans, high quality, consistency, sustainability, and compliance with international standards set by experts in the field of plastic manufacturing. This is proved through available test results and international certifications.
Antimicrobial masterbatches are innovative products used nowadays to control the build-up of microorganisms (such as bacteria and fungi) on the surface of plastic products and textiles. These tiny parts are added to formulations in the same way as other ingredients to improve the final product’s quality in terms of hygiene and cleanliness.
An antimicrobial masterbatch is supplied in carriers suitable for most polymers including PVC, PE, HDPE, PP, polyamide, polyester, ABS, polycarbonate, and styrenics.
An antimicrobial masterbatch used to treat plastic and polymers extends the lifespan of finished products in a couple of ways; reducing physical degradation and hindering undesirable odors and staining.
This innovative and reliable product has many applications in the novel plastics industry world -from the kitchen to the office- This includes:
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Healthcare – This includes plastic medical devices, counters, gloves, hospital gowns, and hospital bedposts.
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Mobile phones and appliances that increase resistance and extend the lifespan of these products. This includes mobile screens and mobile covers
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Personal Uses – This includes anything from housewares like carpets, toilet seats, kitchen cutting board, flooring, and mattresses to fitness equipment like yoga mats and footwear, sport shoe liners, sports undergarments, toothbrushes, and toys.
The process of integrating the antimicrobial masterbatches in the industry and formulation of plastic objects is easy and proven not to impact the flow and thermal properties of the resin. It is customized to suit most needs, from high-temperature applications to food contact end uses.
When assessing various antimicrobial manufacturers, choose a partner who has enough expertise and knowledge to help you to find the right level of antimicrobial additive to give optimal protection to the plastic object produced by him. Select a supplier that has its own microbiology and chemistry laboratories to assess the antibacterial and antifungal properties of the finished goods.
Since adding higher levels than needed only increases costs, working with experts and reputable suppliers provides piece of mind confidence in knowing your antimicrobial products are well protected while minimizing overall costs.
Proven benefits of adding antimicrobial masterbatches to plastic industry:
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Killing and preventing the growth of approximately 99.9% of bacteria.
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Keeping surfaces and products clean and sterilized.
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Keeping clean and stay cleaner in-between cleaning times.
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Resistance to changing of plastic products and surfaces by staining and bad odors caused by bacterial or other microbial growth.
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Increasing the durability of the plastic product and less.
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Keeping colors and transparency.
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Reducing physical degradation of objects, surfaces, and utensils made from plastic resins.
To show the great value added by the integration of antimicrobial masterbatches to the plastic manufacturing, experts give examples of mobile covers. Can you imagine the number of times we touch or hold our mobiles during a day? Can you count the number of surfaces we put the mobile on? And by the end of the day, you’ll be lucky if you do not have a child of yours or of your relatives and acquaintances who may grab your mobile and put it in his/ her mouth!!!
A mobile cover without antimicrobial protection quickly become a source of microbial growth and proliferation, in addition to its liability to change in terms of odor and unsightly staining. Liners incorporating antifungal protection via an antimicrobial masterbatch help to keep the product hygiene and protect its appearance, color, and odor.
