Inorganic Functional Materials (Environmental Amenity and Electronic Materials) Inorganic anti-bacterial agent NOVARON (for fiber and films)
The NOVARON Series (for fibers and films), an inorganic anti-bacterial agent based on our inorganic ion exchange technology, shows high anti-bacterial effect against various bacteria. NOVARON has a fine particle (1um average particle diameter and narrow particle size distribution). Therefore, it is suitable for textile products, thin film and coating. NOVARON has low water content and rarely creates foam during heating treatment. It has high level of safety.
- Information technology
- Computers Mobile information terminals
- Home electronics
- Major appliance Others
- Environment and energy
- Recycling Reduce environmental impact Others
- Basic materials
- Pulp and paper products Resin and rubber additives Paint, ink, coatings and adhesives Others
- Automobiles
- Automobile interior
- Lifestyle
- Interior and exterior Daily sundries Toiletries Pharmaceuticals and medical care Printing materials Agriculture and livestock Packaging materials Others
- Social infrastructure and residences
- Building structure, water and sewage Others
Features
- Suitable for textile products or thin film and coating with fine particle (1µm average particle diameter and narrow particle size distribution).
- Low water content and rarely creates foam on heating treatment.
- Heat resistant to over 800℃.
- Long lasting anti-bacterial effect.
- Some grades are approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an antimicrobial agent.
- Some grades are approved by the Society of International Sustaining Growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA) as an antimicrobial agent.
Usage
| Textile products | Clothing, bedding, work clothes, masks, curtains, carpets, etc. |
|---|---|
| Daily sundries | Plastic bags, plastic gloves, plastic food wraps, plastic dishes for bento boxes, strainer, protective films for LCD, sheets for PC, etc. |
| Sporting goods | Sportswear, shoes, swim suits, towels, gloves, etc. |
| Interiors and building materials | Paints, inks, wallpaper, flooring, sinks, kitchen counters, furniture, sealants, etc. |
Specifications
Mechanism of action
Metal ions are thought to affect intracellular enzymes and inhibit metabolic functions.
Example of processing
Example of application in polyester fibers
Polyester fiber containing 0.5% AG300 keeps antibacterial effect even after 10 times washing (washing procedure: JIS L0217-103, evaluation for antimicrobial effect : JIS L1902).
| Unwashed | Washed 10 times | |
|---|---|---|
| Viable cell count immediately after inoculation | 1.9×104 | |
| Standard white cloth after 18 hours | 1.9×104 | |
| 0.5% AG300 added to polyester fibers | <20 | <20 |
| 0.5% silver glass added to polyester fibers | <20 | 1.9×104 |
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