Biocides / Antimicrobial Agents for Plastic Compounds

ADINS® Protection S4 by Tolsa is a high performance, broad spectrum antimicrobial additive based in a needle-like special silicate with silver as active substance. It is a powerful biocide, active against bacteria, algae and fungi. It allows control of the release of metals and an optimal dispersion in the matrix in which it is incorporated. Due to its stability, ADINS® Protection S4 is used in polymer matrix for different applications. It allows to reduce the amount of active substance obtaining the same antimicrobial activity, increasing its durability and reducing its environmental impact. It is used to formulate thermoplastics/thermosets and construction materials.

AOX52 distributed by DKSH is a highly concentrated, free-flowing powder with strong antimicrobial activities. It acts against a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, yeast, algae and COVID virus.

• For this grade, no inorganic ingredients such as silver or silver derivates & no nanotechnology is involved.
• It shows a highly durable property.
• It may be added directly into the compounding process (similar to color additives).
• While making masterbatches, carriers with low melting point temperatures should be used.
• It is used in thermoplastic materials such as PP, PE, TPU, PU, ABS and PA.
• Recommended dosage level is 1-4% depending on the application of the end product.
• AOX52 is available in Asia and North America.

ADINS® Protection P4 by Tolsa is a high performance, broad-spectrum biocide additive based in a needle-like special silicate with zinc as active substance. It is a powerful biocide, active against bacteria, algae and fungi. It allows control the release of metals and an optimal dispersion in the matrix in which it is incorporated. Due to its stability, this grade is used in polymer matrix for different applications. ADINS® Protection P4 allows to reduce the amount of active substance obtaining the same antimicrobial activity, increasing its durability and reducing its environmental impact.

New viricide activity! - ADINS® Protection S10 by Tolsa is a high performance broad-spectrum biocide additive based in a needle-like special silicate with silver as active substance. It is a powerful biocide, active against bacteria, algae and fungi with new viricide performance. It allows control of the release of metals and an optimal dispersion in the matrix in which it is incorporated. Due to its stability, this grade is used in polymer matrix for different applications. It allows to reduce the amount of active substance obtaining the same antimicrobial activity, increasing its durability and reducing its environmental impact. Moreover, it shows viricidal activity against enveloped viruses (Coronavirus such as SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19), Norovirus, Rotavirus and Adenovirus) when the activity is evaluated under the international standard. ADINS® Protection S10 is used to formulate thermoplastics & thermosets, textiles and construction materials.

Sanitized® TH 27-24 by Sanitized is an anionic, water-based antimicrobial agent. It offers reliable and durable protection against a large number of bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative), yeast, micro-fungi, mildew, mold and algae, and prevents odor caused by them. Its activity disrupts the metabolic processes of microorganisms, interrupting their ability to function, grow and reproduce. It exhibits perspiration fastness and temperature stability up to 200°C. It is free from organic solvents and AOX.

• It is suitable for PUR foams based on TDI or MDI having varying density and hardness.
• It is designed for furnishing materials such as upholstery foams for mattresses, furniture and pillow, and household articles such as bath and kitchen sponges and other cleaning articles.
• It is also used in clothing, artificial leather, work and sportswear, rain and protective wear, shoes, tents and conveyor belts.
• Substrates protected by Sanitized® TH 27-24 have outstanding skin tolerance and are safe for man and environment.
• The recommended dosage level is 10-25%, when pre-dispersed in polyol.
• It is US EPA approved and EU BPR compliant.
• It is dermatologically tested and accepted for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
• It has a shelf life of 24 months.

Sanitized® BC A 21-61 by Sanitized is an antimicrobial additive. It is suitable for thermoplastic polymers typically used for sheets and extruded or molded parts such as PP, PE, PC, EVA, ABS, PS, PUR, PMMA, SBR, and other thermoplastic elastomers. Substrates protected with product are safe for men and the environment.

• It protects the polymer against microbial infestation, inhibits bacteria and their activity, and prevents the formation of unpleasant odors caused by bacteria.
• It offers durable effectiveness, is washing resistant, and remains stable at temperatures up to 500°C.
• It contains a transparent glass ceramic carrier and is based on silver, a naturally occurring active ingredient.
• It is compatible with most additives used in the plastic industry, such as stabilizers, antistatic products, fillers, pigments, optical brighteners and UV absorbers.
• It is used in various applications, including home furnishing items such as flooring and laminated surfaces, household and sanitary articles like brooms, brush bristles and handles, boards, films, sponges, containers, appliances, phones, toilet seats, bathtubs, and sinks.
• Sanitized® BC A 21-61 is also used in clothing, including shoe insoles, artificial leather, and gloves, as well as industrial applications like filters, ropes, packaging, gaskets, films, and housings.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.2-0.6% of the total weight of the material to be protected.
• It is EPA-registered, BPR-compliant and approved for polymers with food contact (US FDA and EFSA).

Sanitized® T 99-19 by Sanitized is an anti-microbial agent. It is used in textiles for permanent direct contact with the human skin. It is EPA-registered and BPR-compliant, and is accepted for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and bluesign®.

• Substrates protected with Sanitized® T 99-19 are noted for their proven, outstanding skin tolerance (OECD 406 and RIPT test) as the active ingredient is free from AOX.
• Its recommended dosage level ranges from 0.2 to 1.0%, referring to the dry weight of the treated textile.
• Sanitized® T 99-19 has a shelf life of 12 months.

Sanitized® T 20-19 by Sanitized is a mildly cationic antimicrobial agent with amine-like odor. It is suitable for coatings and PU foams based on TDI or MDI of varying density and hardness. It provides a reliable and durable bacteriostatic effect against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It acts on the bacterial cell membrane, causing cell lysis and discharge of cell contents. It reduces microbial odor, ensuring lasting hygienic freshness and wear comfort. It offers excellent temperature stability.

• It is used in technical applications such as mattresses, upholstery, bath and kitchen sponges.
• It is dermatologically tested, easily biodegradable, and free from absorbable organic halides (AOX).
• Substrates protected with Sanitized® T 20-19 have excellent skin tolerance (OECD 406 and RIPT test).
• The recommended dosage level is 0-6-1.0% related to the final weight of the foam.
• When pre-disperse in polyol, good performance can be achieved with a concentration of up to 25%.
• It is bluesign® and US EPA approved, EU BPR compliant, and is accepted for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.

Sanitized® BC A 21-41 by Sanitized is an antimicrobial additive based on a natural active ingredient, silver in a transparent glass ceramic carrier. It protects the polymer against microbial infestation, inhibiting bacteria and their activity, and preventing the formation of unpleasant odors caused by bacteria.

• It offers durable effectiveness, is washing resistant, and remains stable at temperatures up to 500°C.
• It is compatible with most additives used in the plastic industry, such as stabilizers, antistatic products, fillers, pigments, optical brighteners and UV absorbers.
• It is especially suitable for use in films, synthetic fibers (PA, PP) and monofilaments.
• Substrates protected with product are safe for man and the environment.
• It can also be used in sheets, extruded, and molded parts.
• It is used in a variety of applications, including appliances like refrigerators with extruded parts, personal care items such as toothbrushes, flooring such as carpets.
• It is also recommended for bedding articles including pillow fiber fill and mattress covers, sanitary articles like toilet seats and bathtubs, cleaning articles such as brooms and wiping cloths, packaging materials like non-woven fabrics and films, and industrial applications including filters, ropes, and automotive textiles.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.2-0.6% of the total weight of the material to be protected.
• Sanitized® BC A 21-41 is approved with US FDA, EFSA, EU Regulations 10/2011, NSF. It is US EPA-registered, EU BPR-compliant, and accepted for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100, classes I-IV.

LG PuroTec™ by LG Chem is a glass matrix-based antimicrobial additive. It provides long-lasting protection against the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi. It suppresses microbial activity on coated surfaces and plastic materials, helping maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and durability.

• It shows excellent thermal stability, long-term effectiveness, and resistance to wash-off, ensuring sustained antimicrobial performance throughout the product lifecycle.
• LG PuroTec™ is suitable for applications like plastics, polymers, textiles, fiber and foam.
• It is also used in home appliances, consumer products, electronics, healthcare products, and industrial materials.