Cases in antimicrobial plastic

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1 September 2010 Enclosures, Racks, Cabinets & Panel Products

On request, OKW can also offer its standard cases in antimicrobial plastic. Unlike antibacterial media, OKW uses an antimicrobial batch which acts not only against bacteria but also against other harmful agents such as viruses (eg, HIV, influenza), fungi (eg, Aspergillus Niger) and various algae.

The compound used for this consists of a standard ABS material and a sufficient admixture of the ROWACARE SAN X 10 AM batch. This additive contains so-called sterions, in which the active substance is permanently anchored in an inert carrier material and allows the controlled release of high-activity ions. These ions attack the metabolic systems of the microbes such that they can no longer breed, and then die out. The material-specific properties remain practically unchanged. This means that the product surface of the new material mixture has a permanent antimicrobial effect.

Besides use in the medical sector, the antimicrobial materials and products are also ideal for equipment and cases that are touched and used by different persons. This serves as a natural prophylaxis, as protection against bacteria, viruses and fungi.

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