Inorganic Functional Materials (Environmental Amenity and Electronic Materials) Inorganic/Organic hybrid anti-mold agent CAVINON

Cavinon is an inorganic and organic hybrid anti-mold agent with intercalated active ingredients in a layered inorganic compound. With its hybridization design, Cavinon has higher heat resistance, water resistance, and sustainability compared to conventional organic anti-mold agents. It can be used in a variety of applications where durability is required.

Usage
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 Printing materials Agriculture and livestock Packaging materials Others
Social infrastructure and residences
Building structure, water and sewage Others
Function
Barrier and protection Molding and processability Water resistance Heat resistance Chemical resistance Dispersibility Weatherability

Features

  • Resistant to heat and able to be mixed into resin.
  • Designed to release active ingredient gradually and keep longer-term effectiveness.
  • Resistant to water and chemicals.
  • Effective against a variety of molds.
Features

Usage

Daily sundries Triangular strainers, washbasins, bathtub covers, cleaning supplies, buckets, etc.
Home electronics Air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and refrigerators
Interior and building materials Wallpaper, curtains, shower curtains and carpets
Building materials Paints, sealants, mortar, concrete and adhesives
Others Tents, leather shoes and sporting goods

Specifications

Mechanism of action

Cavinon exhibits its anti-mold effect by gradually releasing the active ingredient, causing functional inhibition inside mold cells and eliminating the regeneration of fungal cells.

Example of processing

Example of application in molded polyethylene product

Since the active ingredient does not easily bleed out, CAVINON prevents growth of mold for long term.

  Untreated Left for 90 days
0.5% of Cavinon800 added
Example of application in molded polyethylene product
Example of application in molded polyethylene product
0.5% of Triazole-based antifungal agent added
Example of application in molded polyethylene product
Example of application in molded polyethylene product
0.5% of Haloalkylthio-based antifungal agent added
Example of application in molded polyethylene product
Example of application in molded polyethylene product
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