INTACARE SG is a silver-based additive masterbatch, that protects many plastic products against gram-positive and gram negative bacteria, mold and yeast. The effect of INTACARE SG is permanent. INTACARE SG also comply with the EN 13697 standard about bacteria killing efficiency.
INTACARE SG is suitable for plastic products such as part of refrigerators, washing machines, rice cookers, air conditioners, air ducts, televisions, cameras, toilet facilities, computers, toys, steering wheels, etc.
The addition rate of INTACARE SG is 1 - 1.5 %.
INTACARE SG is safe to use for food contact applications.
Some types of bacteria, that INTACARE SG are very effective against, are:
| Type | Example of Species |
|---|---|
| Gram-negative bacteria | P. aeruginosa, P. strutzeri, Enterobacter cloacae, E. coli, K. pneumoniae |
| Gram-positive bacterium | S. aureus, S. epidermidis, Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecalis |
| Antibiotic-resistant bacteria | MRSA, VRE, multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa, vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium |
| Yeasts and fungi | Candida glabrata, Candida albicans, Candida tropicalis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae |