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Long-lasting advanced antimicrobial additives
designed for flexible polymer applications
the global antimicrobial market is growing due to a public demand for hygiene and a
Leonhard Kurz at K 2016:
New decoration technologies
for plastic surfaces
rising awareness for contamination and infections. sanitized aG latest innovation is a
leonhard Kurz has been broadening its
highly effective product for long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer
range of coating technologies and at K 2016
applications. the sanitized antimicrobial solutions will be presented at cinte techtexil
will be exhibiting its latest decoration
in shanghai at Booth c13, hall e7.
solutions for the automotive, consumer
companies that use biocidal products to protect polymers and textiles from
electronics and home appliances sectors.
bacterial and fungal growth were faced with many changes in recent years. regulatory
the new ipd-skin (individual post
developments limit the available types of biocides. For example, oBpa was the mostly
decoration) process will be demonstrated
used biocide to protect pVc and other plastics. producers now need to find alternatives
live on a thermoforming machine from
since oBpa was withdrawn from the sale in the eu in January 2013. the commonly
niebling at the Kurz booth a 19 in hall 5.
used alternatives like dcoit, BBit, zinc pyrithione or iBpc have different limitations
using the ipd-skin process, a thin
related to the various flexible polymer applications.
decorative layer will be transferred and
outdoor applications in particular have increased requirements regarding the
permanently bonded onto a finished part.
antimicrobial effectiveness after uV and water exposure. in addition, an additive should
this process is especially suitable for the
have no effect on yellowing after uV exposure. the used alternatives weaken this. But
cost-effective decoration of small-run items
these are key requirements such as sufficient heat stability for the application process,
and prototypes. it also enables highly
initial discoloration as well as compatibility with other additives in the formulation.
curved components to be decorated, and
sanitized aG developed a new product sanitized pl 14-32 as a highly effective and
long-lasting antimicrobial protection for flexible polymer applications. Besides thermal
can produce pronounced tactile structures.
a new technology developed by Kurz
stability and compatibility with most formulations, sanitized pl 14-32 provides water
in cooperation with Bond laminates is a
resistance as well as high uV resistance and no yellowing after uV exposure. it protects
combined hybrid molding and in-mould
the material against unwanted effects of microbes, like bacteria, mould, mildew, yeast
decoration process. this process involves
and algae – all of which can cause material destruction, unsightly stains, cross
coating a semi-finished fibre composite
contamination, odor development and biofilm formation. Beside thermal and color
part with plastic and decorating it in
stability, the antimicrobial efficiency was checked in several formulations. the product
a single work operation. Kurz will be
is supported under the eu`s Biocidal products regulation (Bpr) and the active
exhibitin g decorated thin-walled
substances are approved under the us epa.
components from a variety of industries
www.sanitized.com
and with various surface designs at K 2016.
Further decorative innovations will be
demonstrated in the area of light
management. Kurz will be presenting
a wide range of design solutions for
exclusive ambient lighting with partial or
full-surface translucency, depth effects, or
a variety of transparency levels. Besides
backlightable surface designs, Kurz will
also be showcasing the integration of
touch and gesture functions, and the
implementation of dead front effects. at
the trade fair booth, the transformation of
a closed decorative surface into a backlit
control panel by means of gesture
activation will be demonstrated. on the
subject of smart surfaces, visitors will also
be able to see innovative applications of
multitouch functionality and gesture
control by means of capacitive sensors.
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