Functionally and aesthetically durable: Multifaceted product protects polymer surfaces. Porous and cracked waiting room seating, Tears in protective tarpaulins, damage and discoloration caused by fungi in refrigerator corners, a slimy film on shower curtains: Such undesirable circumstances are not just the result of poor care or cleaning measures. Microorganisms such as bacteria, mildew or algae are to blame. They colonize polymers, destroy surface structures or leave behind a slimy biofilm. Damage to the functionality of seals, filters, or other industrial applications can have serious and costly consequences.
Preserving functionality with an antimicrobial treatment
Functional and aesthetic damage to materials: Both lead to hygiene deficiencies, dissatisfied customers, and complaints. In addition, the lifespans of the affected polymer products are reduced. Such obstacles are not in the spirit of sustainable business.
Yet it is perfectly possible to durably protect polymer surfaces, e.g. household articles or cleaning utensils, surfaces for industrial applications, filters, seals, packaging or tarpaulins, against microbial colonization.
One product, multifaceted protection
SANITIZED AG, a specialist in antimicrobial hygiene function and material protection, is launching a new product that achieves comprehensive broad-spectrum protection against all relevant microorganisms. The company has convincingly demonstrated its product’s antiviral efficacy as a surface treatment. The new product is part of the Sanitized® BroadTect portfolio, which consists of products with a broad spectrum of efficacy.
Adieu bacteria, algae, fungi, & co.
The Sanitized® additive from the Broadtect portfolio is added to the polymer base material during the production process. Because it is integrated into the polymer article, the additive is durably effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, mold, yeasts, and algae.
“This special broad-spectrum protection of a single additive is made possible by select antimicrobial active ingredients with a spectrum of efficacy that has a synergistic and complementary effect,” says Christine Niklas, the responsible Product Manager at SANITIZED, explaining the results of the company’s developmental work.
Sanitized® BroadTect is an all-round antimicrobial protection that remains stable at high temperatures in production, even after prolonged exposure to the elements during use. Via extrusion or injection molding, the new product can be used in thermoplastic polymers such as PE, PP, TPU, EVA, PVC, and rubber (EPDM, NBR, SBR)
SANITIZED AG supports polymer manufacturers during product development with its full expertise in antimicrobial protection concepts for polymers: Potential causes of complaints and shortened service life such as material damage, loss of functionality, odor, or staining caused by microbes are eliminated.
By labeling treated products with the Sanitized® brand, license partners of SANITIZED have the possibility to make their product’s benefits easily visible to customers and consumers. Since 1935, SANITIZED AG has stood for safe and reliable antimicrobial expertise for polymers and textiles.
More information about the Sanitized® BroadTect product portfolio in our FAQ. We offer the FAQ in English, German, Spanish and Chinese.
