Microban Antimicrobial Sanitaryware Technology Sheet
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Microban antimicrobial technology permanently integrates silver ions into sanitary surfaces to inhibit bacterial growth for the lifetime of the product. It works continuously without light activation by disrupting bacterial cell functions and reproduction. Microban uses a silver-based technology with a proven history of safe use and EPA/EU registration. It is incorporated into glaze and fired into surfaces, keeping them cleaner for longer between cleanings.
Microban Antimicrobial Sanitaryware Technology Sheet
- 1. UNPROTECTED PROTECTED Sanitaryware with Microban® antimicrobial product protection. 24/7 Antimicrobial Product Protection Sanitarywear surfaces are ideal places for stain and odor causing bacterial growth. And left unprotected, bacteria can double every 20 minutes. Microban antimicrobial product protection can be permanently integrated into the surface of the sanitaryware, so it lasts the lifetime of the product, keeping your toilets and sinks cleaner and fresher for longer. Break-thru Technology Microban silver technology is the active ingredient used in ceramics and sanitary ware applications. This technology inhibits the growth of microbes by disrubting multiple functions required for bacterial maintenance and reproduction. Our unique antimicrobial technology works 24/7 and does not require light activation. Proprietary formulation and application techniques ensure that Microban’s antimicrobial technology is permanently locked into the surface of the glaze where needed. The product is engineered to work continuously against a wide range of microbes. Its mode of action makes it perfect for applications where moist, nutritive environments may lead to the growth of microbes. Proven History of Safe Use Microban silver is based on a technology with a long history of safe use in diverse applications. Microban silver technology is registered with the US EPA and EU BPR. Easy To Apply Microban silver is incorporated into the glaze layer of sanitary ware and forms a permanent part of the glaze after it is fired in a kiln at over 1000˚C. Microban Antimicrobial Protection Helps Prevent the Growth of Stain and Odor Causing Bacteria, Mold and Mildew
- 2. How It Works Microban® antimicrobial additive technology is built-in to products during the manufacturing process and become an intrinsic part of the product inside and at the surface. When microbes such as bacteria, mold and mildew come in to contact with the product surface, our antimicrobial agents penetrate the cell wall of the microbe and disrupt key cell functions so the microbe cannot grow or reproduce. Cleaner In these images, taken using a confocal microscope, you can see how an unprotected surface supports the growth and proliferation of bacteria, while on the Microban protected surface the bacteria are unable to grow or reproduce over time. This information is based upon standard laboratory tests and is provided for comparative purposes to substantiate antimicrobial activity for non-public health applications. Microban technology is not designed to protect users from disease causing microorganisms. Microban protection inhibits the growth of microorganisms that cause stains, odors, and product degradation. Antimicrobial action limited to fabric surface. Unprotected - 24 hrs. Microban® Antimicrobial Protection - 24 hrs. Microban® antimicrobial technologies keep sanitaryware surfaces cleaner between cleanings by inhibiting the growth of stain and odor causing bacteria. Technology at Work. ©2013 Microban International. All Rights Reserved. MICROBAN is a registered trademark of Microban Products Company. Contact Let’s discuss how Microban antimicrobial technologies can help your business. Tel: +1 (704) 875-0806 Fax: +1 (704) 875-0810 Email: infoleads@microban.com microban.com/sanitaryware From: Hugo, WB 1992: Mode of Action of Non-Antibiotic Antimicrobial Agents, Pharmaceutical Microbiology W B Hugo and A D Russell eds pp 288-294