U.S – Microban International, the world’s leading innovator in antimicrobial, odor control, and surface modification technologies, has expanded its portfolio of antimicrobial technologies with the introduction of MicroGuard, a series of antifungal additives for PVC, PU, and EVA applications including foam.
This ground-breaking solution is a part of Microban’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology with less harmful toxicity profiles to the market than currently offered agents.
MicroGuard was developed as a non-leaching antifungal agent in order to provide an alternative to the arsenic-based OBPA, a common antifungal additive that is raising regulatory concerns due to its capacity to contaminate water sources and harm aquatic life. Its active ingredients are free of metals.
The technology offers strong antifungal efficiency and continuous built-in protection, preventing microbial dilapidation to increase the useful product shelf life.
“We are pleased to introduce MicroGuard, a metal-free technology designed to combat fungal growth on PVC products, as well as on PU and EVA foams.
“MicroGuard’s more favourable toxicity profile is ahead of the curve in terms of shifts in the regulatory landscape concerning built-in antifungals for these goods, offering manufacturers a highly effective built-in solution to increase product durability,” Michael Ruby, President at Microban International, commented.
MicroGuard has been created for usage in a wide variety of applications and may be effortlessly integrated into PVC, PU, and EVA goods at the point of manufacture. The technology can be incorporated into outdoor PVC products.
It is registered with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and notified with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR).
“MicroGuard has been carefully developed using our extensive in-house expertise to meet the diverse needs of PU, EVA, and PVC manufacturers. Available in both pellet and liquid formulations, MicroGuard has global registration to offer manufacturers confidence in treating their polymer products,” Dr. Souvik Nandi, Vice President of Technology and Innovations at Microban International, added.
Dr. Souvik joined Microban at the start of February bringing with him a unique chemical engineering perspective and a wealth of industry experience.
Prior to joining Microban, Souvik worked in product development, process development, and commercial operations on a global scale.
“After working in the construction and home goods industries for about 17 years, I was looking for a change, and I could not refuse this opportunity to be part of such a reputable company. Microban continues to add value to the world through its brand-driven and technology-agnostic approach, and is already on a successful trajectory towards sustained growth,” he commented on his appointment.
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