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Ciba® IRGAGUARD® Antimicrobials to protect plastics, elastomers, adhesives and synthetic fibers - Generic Effect

Ciba offers integrated solutions to address undesired growth of microorganisms. Ciba’s broad product selection includes both organic and inorganic antimicrobials that are targeted to specific microorganisms in order to preserve the integrity or physical properties of the finished product.

Algae, bacteria and fungi attack the surface of plastics, rubber and synthetic fibers and can result in discoloration, staining, odor, biofilm formation, cross contamination and, eventually deterioration of mechanical properties, increased maintenance or reduced service life of the finished product.

odor  stains  mechanical properties  spots  biofilm
Odor
Development
StainingLoss of
Mechanical
Properties
DiscolorationBiofilm
Formation

 

Features and benefits of Ciba® IRGAGUARD® antimicrobials:

  • Highly effective antimicrobial activity at low use levels / broad spectrum to protect the finished product itself
  • Heat and light stable
  • Broad registrations
  • Balanced compatibility - migration ratio
  • No known interaction with other additives
  • Durability – long lasting antimicrobial efficacy to protect the finished product itself

   

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