Antibacteria additive

General Polymers floor and wall systems can be manufactured with an antimicrobial additive. The additive protects the floor/wall system by inhibiting the growth of odor-causing bacteria, fungi, molds, mildew and algae. The antimicrobial additive is effective in both epoxy and urethane products. When incorporated throughout the entire system, the biostatic effects last for the life of the floor or wall system, and will not wash out or become inactivated over time.

Agion® Technology, the company the products at Goldwell we use, offers a broad selection of floor and wall systems which are available with antimicrobial additive. These include systems for decorative and industrial applications.
 
How it Works
Information from Agion® Technology
Agion's customized antimicrobial solutions incorporate silver ions in a zeolite carrier. The silver ions exchange with other positive ions (often sodium) from the moisture in the environment, effecting a release of silver “on demand”.

The patented multi-faceted zeolite crystal carrier provides a three dimensional release mechanism (Figure 1) that provides efficient release of silver ions independent of particle orientation in the substrate.
 
Figure 2 shows the ion exchange process. Zeolite crystals containing silver ions are randomly oriented and distributed through the surface of a fiber, polymer or coating. In conditions that support bacterial growth, positive ions, in ambient moisture, exchange with silver ions at reversible bonding sites on the zeolite. The exchanged silver ions are now available to control microbial growth.
Fighting microbes in three ways
Silver ions attack multiple targets in the microbe to prevent it from growing to a destructive population. This tri-modal action fights cell growth in three ways:

1. Prevents respiration by inhibiting transport functions in the cell wall
2. Inhibits cell division (reproduction)
3. Disrupts cell metabolism

Depending on the microorganism, Agion’s antimicrobial technology has been shown to initially reduce microbial populate ions within minutes to hours while maintaining optimal performance for years.

Areas of Application

Pharmaceutical
Healthcare
Food and Beverage
Packaging and Manufacturing
Commercial Kitchens
Health Clubs
Assisted Living Facilities
Dormitories
Research
Veterinary Hospitals
Animal Care and Boarding Facilities
Retirement Housing
Locker Rooms and Showers
Detention Facilities
University Laboratories
Clean Rooms
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