Inorganic Functional Materials (Environmental Amenity and Electronic Materials) Inorganic anti-bacterial agent NOVARON (for resin)
The NOVARON Series (for resin) features a new type of glass-based antimicrobial agent that uses zinc as its active ingredient. Thanks to its excellent discoloration resistance and high suitability for transparent resins, it can be used in a wide range of products. It has high level of safety.
Usage
- Information technology
- Computers Mobile information terminals
- Home electronics
- Televisions and DVDs 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
Function
Barrier, protection
Refraction
Molding and processability
Water resistance
Heat resistance
Chemical resistance
Transparency
Dispersibility
Weatherability
Features
- High heat resistance and can be compounded into resin.
- Broad range of types to select best one depending on the situation.
- Resistant to fading.
- Some grades are approved by the Society of International Sustaining Growth for Antimicrobial Articles (SIAA) as an antimicrobial agent.
Usage
| Daily sundries | Cutting boards, triangular strainers, cups, food containers, sponge, hangers, remote control covers, etc. |
|---|---|
| Interiors and building materials | Wallpaper, flooring, sinks, kitchen counters, furniture, sealants, towels, etc. |
| Home electronics | Refrigerators, washing machines, televisions, dishwashers, humidifiers, Smartphone, mobile phones, game consoles, etc. |
| Others | Sporting goods, dolls, clay, puzzles, hand dryers, escalator belts, etc. |
Specifications
Mechanism of action
Metal ions are thought to affect intracellular enzymes and inhibit metabolic functions.
Example of NOVARON added to transparent ABS resin
Application in transparentABS resin
Anti-bacterial effect*3 and transparency (transmittance rate*4) of transparentABS resin (0.5% anti-bacterial agent) was assessed at initial stage, after water resistance test*1 and after light resistance test*2.
| E. coli | Staphylococcus aureus | Transmittance rate | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial stage | Post-water resistance test | Post-light resistance test | Initial stage | Post-water resistance test | Post-light resistance test | ||
| Initial microbial count | 2.9×105 | 3.7×105 | (%) | ||||
| Blank | 1.4×107 | 1.1×107 | 1.4×107 | 2.3×105 | 2.0×105 | 1.6×105 | 90 |
| VZ600 | 7.4×102 | 2.2×102 | 3.5×103 | 1.2×102 | 5.3×102 | 3.1×102 | 89 |
| Silver-supportedzeolite | 4.8×103 | 5.1×106 | 9.2×103 | 4.9×102 | 1.1×105 | 2.4×103 | 35 |
- *150±5℃, 16 hours (SIAA Waterproofing Test Category 2 of Antibacterial Power Sustainability Test Method for Antibacterial Products)
- *2Under sunshine carbon arc lamp for 8 hours
- *3Based on JIS Z 2801
- *4The larger value means higher transparency
Inquiries
Inorganic Functional Materials Department
*9:00 am - 5:00 pm (except weekends and holidays)
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