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What is Microban®
antimicrobial product protection?
Microban® technology is
built-in antimicrobial protection
for solid products, coatings
and fibers. Microban antimicrobial
protection gives products an
added level of protection against
damaging microbes such as, bacteria,
mold and mildew that can cause
stains, odors and product deterioration.
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How do products with
Microban® antimicrobial
protection work?
Microban® protection is
built-in to the product during
the manufacturing process. When
microbes come in contact with
the product surface, Microban
protection penetrates the cell
wall of the microorganism and
disrupts cell functions disabling
the microorganism's ability
to function, grow and reproduce.
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What benefit do my customers
get from products with Microban®?
Microban protection continuously
fights the growth of damaging
microbes such as, bacteria,
mold and mildew that can cause
stains, odors and product degradation.
Microban protection makes products
easier to clean and keeps them
cleaner and fresher between
cleanings.
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What types
of microorganisms does Microban®
protection work against?
Microban® antimicrobial
protection is effective against
most common bacteria, yeasts,
molds and fungi that cause stains,
odors and product degradation.
Microban technology is not designed
to protect users from disease
causing microorganisms.
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How do I know that Microban®
antimicrobial product protection
is safe?
Microban® technology
has undergone extensive independent
laboratory testing and has a
long history of safe use. It
is registered with the EPA for
all applications in which it
is used. Microban additives
can be found in the products
of leading consumer and industrial
products manufacturers around
the world.
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Does Microban® protection
begin working immediately?
Microban® protection begins
to work as soon as the microorganism
comes into contact with the
product surface. It then works
continuously to maintain a consistently
lower bio-burden than would
be expected on a product without
Microban® antimicrobial
protection. Under the right
conditions, microbes on an untreated
surface can double every 20
minutes! Microban protection
is not a disinfectant, normal
cleaning practices should be
maintained.
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How long does Microban®
antimicrobial protection work?
Microban® protection is
built-in during the manufacturing
process and will not wash off
or wear away. Microban protection
is engineered to provide continuous
antimicrobial product protection
for the useful lifetime of the
product.
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