U.S. and Two Enterprises Launch New Antibacterial Masterbatch

The two companies in the United States recently introduced new antibacterial masterbatches to the market. Their applications include medical facilities, daily necessities, kitchen and bathroom components, furniture, and films.

PolySept, a antimicrobial masterbatch from PolyChemAlloy, North Carolina, can be used in PE, PP, PS, ABS, Nylon, PBT, and PC. Antibacterial agent content is 10% to 50%. Some brands have heat resistance exceeding 400°C. Products include liquids and powders. Materials and granular masterbatch in three forms, the active antibacterial component is an organic antibacterial agent.

The antibacterial masterbatch CESA of Clariant Auxiliary Masterbatch, Virginia, is characterized by a significant slowdown in the rate of growth of bacteria and fungi on the surface of many plastic parts in hospitals and other demanding sanitary environments, delaying plastic fading. CESA is a kind of zirconium-phosphorus ion exchange resin containing silver, containing inorganic antibacterial agent, non-toxic, non-corrosive, has no negative impact on plastic processing, and has excellent thermal stability, so the application range is wider.

Source: China Chemical News