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Ascera - Antimicrobial Technology for Solvent-Based Coatings and Polymer Applications
Ascera is a new, patent-pending antimicrobial product line from Microban. The technology represents our corporate innovation focus on developing environmentally-friendly technologies which eliminate heavy-metal-based chemistries from the formulation and reduce negative impacts on the planet. With an active ingredient inspired by nature*, Ascera serves as a sustainable and effective antimicrobial solution. The technology also has exceptional chemical and UV stability. Microban has developed specific technical products that will enable Ascera to be easily incorporated into a range of molded polymers and coatings.
Instead of continuing to rely on antimicrobial additives that are designed artificially by chemists, Microban scientists have found inspiration from antimicrobials that occur naturally in nature - specifically in plants and animals. Chemistry that is found in living plants and animals will eventually be broken down and returned to the soil, to be recycled back to support future life forms.
Ascera’s active ingredient is a perfect example of nature-inspired chemistry. It is similar to acids found in nature and has a long history of being used in multiple consumer product applications.
Microban’s new generation of nature-inspired chemistries will play an important role in sustainable product protection over the coming decades.
Ascera is designed to seamlessly integrate antimicrobial functionality into solvent-based coating formulations. It provides clear advantages over traditional metal-based antimicrobial systems consisting of insoluble powders that are heavy and difficult to keep suspended.
Ascera is a step forward in providing robust turn-key antimicrobial solutions to solvent-based coatings manufacturers.
Ascera can be added to solvent-based coatings and paints for application on:
- Polymers
- Wood
- Metal
- Glass
- …and much more!
As the global leader in the antimicrobial industry, Microban has innovated a solution to utilize Ascera in polymer applications. Treatable materials include:
- PP
- PE
- TPE
- TPR
- PVC
- TPU
- EVA
- EPDM
Provided in pellet form and incorporated during the manufacturing process, Ascera is embedded into and dispersed throughout the polymer, making it a durable antimicrobial protection technology.
Polymers treated with Ascera will benefit from 24/7 product protection against stains, odors and premature product degradation caused by bacterial growth.
Ascera utilizes an active ingredient inspired by nature* to help inhibit bacterial growth on surfaces by up to 99.99%. The technology can be incorporated into solvent-based coatings via common application techniques such as spraying, rolling, and dipping. For polymer applications, standard manufacturing processes such as injection molding and extrusion can be used to apply the technology.
Ascera interferes with the cell membrane permeability of microorganisms and hinders the cell’s nutrition absorption and conversion processes, inhibiting its growth and survival. Once applied, Ascera will continue to work for the expected lifetime of a product, effectively inhibiting the growth of product-degrading bacteria.
Nature-inspired
Industry groundbreaking technology with a Microban ingredient inspired by nature*
Patent-pending
Next-generation antimicrobial technology from the industry leader
Heavy-metal-free
Effective alternative to heavy-metal-based antimicrobial additives
Easy-to-use
Optimized processing and manufacturing requirements allow for easy incorporation
UV stable
Ideal solution for use in outdoor solvent-based coating applications
Improved stability with minimal impact on optical properties of solvent-based coatings
Multiple applications
Can be incorporated into a wide range of polymer materials
24/7 protection
Effective against bacterial growth 24/7 and for the expected life of products and surfaces
Global registration
The technology is registered with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration is pending.