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AEGIS Microbe Shield - Revolutionary Bonded Antimicrobial Technology for Polymers and Textiles
AEGIS Microbe Shield® is a full spectrum liquid antimicrobial suitable for use in a wide range of urethane cross-linked chemistries including urethane foams, coatings, and Reaction Injection Molding (RIM) processes. AEGIS® technology is an easy-to-process liquid formulation that can be pre-mixed into polyols and provides excellent antimicrobial activity in finished products and long-term stability and durability in polymer applications.
Consumer goods with AEGIS® technology control odor-causing microbial growth and have an added level of hygiene. Apparel, footwear and sporting products use AEGIS® technology to help control odors caused by bacteria and fungi that normally grow on athletic equipment. The hospitality industry uses it on fabrics like bedding, mattresses, napkins, tablecloths, and towels to reduce odors, staining and deterioration. The healthcare sector uses it to reduce the threat of bacterial contamination.
AEGIS® protects products commonly exposed to humid and moist environments from the growth of unsightly mold and mildew. AEGIS® antimicrobial technology also controls the development of dust mites by destroying certain fungi which are necessary in the dust mite food chain.
AEGIS® antimicrobial treatments have undergone extensive independent laboratory testing and have a long history of safe use. The biocidal active components of AEGIS® are notified with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The active ingredient in AEGIS® forms a protective coating that can molecularly bond with products upon application. Bacteria are attracted to the coating’s positive charge, and upon coming into contact with the treated surface, they quickly die. When applied to surfaces, AEGIS forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer that attracts, then electrocutes and ruptures, a microbe’s negatively charged cell membrane. AEGIS® inhibits the growth of microbes on surfaces by utilizing a charge disruption mode of action. AEGIS® is a cationic antimicrobial that’s attracted to the microbe`s cell wall and neutralizes the cell wall`s natural protection by interacting with cellular proteins needed to maintain cell wall integrity. Its charge-disruption mode of action leads to the eventual breakdown of the microbial cell (also known as lysis), eliminating odor, stains, and deterioration.
Unlike many other chemical disinfectants that control microbes which can require constant re-application or have unwanted side effects, including damage or discoloration on product surfaces, toxicity to living organisms, or environmental damage, AEGIS® technology has a history of safe use and durable, ensuring long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy.