How quickly does antimicrobial activity take place?
Active Plastic’s antimicrobial properties are activated upon application. Test results show that the coatings will suppress the growth of microbes within minutes and significantly reduce them within 24 hours. Are the coatings environmentally safe? Yes. The coatings contain no heavy metals and have low or no volatile organic compounds (VOC’s). The antimicrobial compounds used in Active Plastic are registered for use with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other similar regulatory agencies around the world Do these products produce resistant strains of microrganisms? For more than 50 years, the antimicrobial compounds used in Active Plastic have never harbored resistant strains of bacteria or other microorganisms. How long will the treated pellets last? The treated pellets will become part of the plastic prior to molding or extrusion and thus should remain in the plastic for the useful life of the product while continuing to inhibit the growth of odor and stain-causing microorg
