Silver-based inorganic
antibacterial agent "Apacider"
Safety・Approvals and licenses
safety
In order to use antibacterial agents correctly, it is necessary to pay attention to their handling after recognizing their harm to the human body and the environment. In developing antibacterial compounded products, antibacterial agents require excellent safety. Apacider AK / AW is an antibacterial agent with excellent safety based on the results of various safety tests.
| Safety items | Evaluation results | |
|---|---|---|
| AK | AW | |
| Acute oral toxicity | >5,000mg/kg | >5,000mg/kg |
| Primary skin irritation | Mild irritation (PII: 0.13) | Mild irritation (PII: 0.04) |
| Skin sensitization | negative | negative |
| Mutagenicity | negative | negative |
The value shown in the acute oral toxicity test is the mass that causes half of the sample to die when the sample substance is administered to male and female rats. Compared to the fact that sodium chloride is generally> 3,000mg / kg, it can be seen that Apacider AK and AW are very safe.
Permission
EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency)
This is an American institution that aims to protect and preserve human health and the environment related to air, water quality and soil. We carry out activities such as prevention of air pollution, water pollution, prevention of diffusion of harmful chemical substances that cause pollution of food and environmental pollution, and countermeasures.
Apasider AK and AW are antibacterial agents that have cleared EPA's strict safety tests. It can be used for a wide range of applications such as resin films, sheets, paints, processed paper products (excluding food wrapping paper and food contact), fibers, fabrics, non-woven fabrics, adhesives, and flexible tubes.
EPA registration number
| Product | Registration number |
|---|---|
| AK | 68317-1 |
| AW | 68317-2 |
EPA registration scope
| Application | Material |
|---|---|
| the film | Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyurethane + Polyester (URE + PET)(Excluding food packaging materials and water pipes) |
| Paint (water-based / solvent-based) | For interior and furniture |
| fiber | Polyethylene (PE), Polyester (PET), Nylon (PA), Acrylic (PMMA), Polyurethane and polyester (URE & PET) |
| Sheet | Melanin (MF), Epoxy (EP), Phenol (PF), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyurethane (URE), Acrylic (PMMA), Acrylonitrile + butadiene + styrene copolymer (ABS), Polyvinyl acetate (PVA), Poly Vinyl chloride (PVC), polyester (PET) |
| Processed paper | Cellulose, reinforced paper, etc. |
| Fabric / woven fabric / nonwoven fabric (finishing agent, kneading) | Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polyester (PET), Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Polyester + Nylon (PET + URE) |
| Flexible tube | Silicone resin, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyethylene (PE)(Excluding food contact) |
| adhesive | Natural rubber, synthetic rubber (excluding food contact) |
SIAA (General Association of Antibacterial Products Technology)
| product name | Registration code |
|---|---|
| AW | JP0111013A0001J |
| AK | JP0111013A0002K |
| Z | JP0111013A0003L |
Information can be confirmed on the SIAA website and sent to consumers.
In addition, SIAA member antibacterial agents and antibacterial processed products can use the SIAA mark in accordance with the guidelines as antibacterial, safety and appropriate marks. Antibacterial products with these marks are spreading not only in Japan but also in Asia, Europe and America as a proof of quality and safety.