Silver-Ion Antimicrobial Agents

Description

Silver-ion antimicrobial agents represent an advanced class of antimicrobial additives designed to provide long-lasting and broad-spectrum protection. As a professional supplier of polymer additives, our company offers high-performance silver-ion solutions optimized for use across plastics, rubbers, coatings, fibers, nonwovens, and more. Leveraging sub-micron glass and zirconium phosphate as carriers, these products deliver controlled release of silver ions to ensure both safety and efficiency, forming a robust product portfolio adaptable to multiple applications.

Our Products

Our company offers a wide range of silver-ion antimicrobial agents designed for high-performance applications in polymers and related materials.

Items	PS-AM-A001	PS-AM-A002	PS-AM-A003	PS-AM-A004	PS-AM-A005
Carrier	Zirconium phosphate	Zirconium phosphate	Zirconium phosphate	Glass	Glass
Active Component	Silver ion	Silver ion	Silver ion	Silver ion	Silver ion
Particle Size	D50 =0.6±0.2 μm D98 = 1.0±0.2 μm	D50 = 0.6±0.2 μm D98 = 1.0±0.2 μm	D50 = 0.6±0.2 μm D98 = 1.0±0.2 μm	D50 = 3.5±1 μm D98 = 9±2 μm	D50 = 11±3 μm D98 = 50±5 μm
Thermal Resistance	1300 ℃	1300 ℃	1300 ℃	600 ℃	600 ℃
Appearance	White powder	White powder	White powder	White powder	White powder
Typical Applications	Fibers, films, coatings, inks, ceramics	Fibers, films, coatings, inks, ceramics	Fibers, films, coatings, inks, ceramics	Plastics, rubbers, coatings, inks, membranes	Plastics, rubbers, coatings, inks, membranes

Antibacterial Properties

Test Microorganism	Characteristics	PS-AM-A005 MIC (μg/mL)
Escherichia coli O157	Food poisoning	500
Escherichia coli	Food and drinking water contamination	500
Staphylococcus aureus	Suppuration, septicemia, food poisoning	500
Salmonella	Typhoid fever, food poisoning	500
Candida albicans	Pathogenic yeast causing candidiasis	1000
Aspergillus niger	Household environmental mold	1000

Biological Safety

Items	PS-AM-A005	PS-AM-A001
Acute Oral Toxicity LD₅₀ (ICR Mice)	>5000 mg/kg, Non-toxic	>5000 mg/kg, Non-toxic
Repeated Skin Irritation (New Zealand Rabbits)	No irritation	No irritation
Acute Eye Irritation (New Zealand Rabbits)	No irritation	No irritation

Product Features

• Safety and health compliance: Non-toxic, non-irritating, and safe for human use within regulated limits.
• Durable antimicrobial effect: Long-lasting performance, with activity maintained for at least two years.
• Resistance control: Multi-target mechanism prevents the development of microbial resistance.
• Thermal and chemical stability: Exceptional stability ensures effectiveness even under demanding processing conditions.
• Superior processing performance: Excellent dispersion in polymer matrices without compromising mechanical properties.
• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial action: Rapid activity against E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Applications

Due to their stability and long-lasting activity, silver-ion antimicrobial agents are ideal for integration into a wide range of polymer-based and non-polymer materials, including:

• Plastics & Rubbers: Enhancing hygiene in consumer products, packaging, and medical devices.
• Coatings & Elastomers: Providing antimicrobial surfaces for building materials and industrial applications.
• Fibers & Nonwovens: Used in textiles, filtration materials, and protective fabrics.
• Ceramics & Composites: Delivering durable antimicrobial protection in high-performance materials.

As a professional supplier of polymer additives, Alfa Chemistry is committed to delivering high-quality silver-ion antimicrobial solutions tailored to meet industry needs. For more information, technical support, or product inquiries, we welcome you to contact us directly.