Copper Ion Antimicrobial Agents

Description

Copper ion antimicrobial agents are advanced polymer additives designed to provide safe, broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. Utilizing copper ions—the essential trace element naturally present in the human body—as the active component, these agents effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi by interfering with microbial proteins. Supported on submicron glass carriers, they ensure uniform dispersion, excellent thermal and chemical stability, and long-lasting performance without generating microbial resistance.

Our Products

Our company offers a comprehensive range of copper ion antimicrobial agents for polymers, designed to provide safe, long-lasting, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection.

Items	PS-AM-A006	PS-AM-A007	PS-AM-A008
Carrier	Glass	Glass	Glass
Antimicrobial Component	Copper ions	Copper ions	Copper ions
Particle Size	D50=0.4±0.2 μm D98=5±2 μm	D50=3.5±1 μm D98=9±2 μm	D50=11±3 μm D98=52±5 μm
Appearance	Light blue powder	Light blue powder	Light blue powder
Temperature Resistance	600 °C	600 °C	600 °C
Typical Applications	Plastics, rubber, coatings, inks	Plastics, rubber, coatings, inks, films	Plastics, rubber, coatings, inks, films

Product Features

• Safe and Non-Toxic: Copper is a necessary element for human health, ensuring safe use in consumer and industrial products.
• Transparent Appearance: Suitable for applications requiring high clarity.
• Long-Lasting Antimicrobial Performance: It provides durable protection without contributing to microbial resistance.
• Thermal and Chemical Stability: It maintains performance under high temperatures (up to 600 °C) and in chemically challenging environments.
• Excellent Processability: It ensures uniform dispersion in polymers with minimal color change during processing.
• Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Effective against E. coli, S. aureus, C. albicans, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, and more.

Applications

Copper ion antimicrobial agents are widely used in:

• Plastics and Rubber: Injection-molded and extruded polymer products
• Coatings and Inks: Antimicrobial paints, varnishes, and printing inks
• Elastomers: Flexible, antimicrobial elastic materials
• Sheets and Tubes: Panels, pipes, and tubing with antimicrobial protection
• Ceramics: Functional surfaces with durable antimicrobial activity

Alfa Chemistry offers a comprehensive range of copper ion antimicrobial agents for polymers, designed to provide safe, long-lasting, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection. For more information or to discuss your specific application needs, please contact us today. Our team of experts is ready to provide technical guidance and recommend the ideal solution for your products.