What is an antimicrobial plastic? - RADICAL MATERIALS

What is an antimicrobial plastic?

ANTIMICROBIAL // PLASTICS

An antimicrobial plastic is one that has been treated or engineered to inhibit the growth of microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and mould. This is typically achieved by incorporating antimicrobial additives into the plastic or applying an antimicrobial coating, but it can also be achieved by modifying the surface of the plastic, such as altering the pH or hydrophobicity, or in ways that mimic natural materials.

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x-ray of food containing contaminant made from x-ray detectable plastics

What regulations apply to metal detectable and x-ray detectable plastics?

DECTECTABLE SCOPIC

When employing metal or x-ray detectable plastics, it is important to consider the regulations & standards applicable to the country in which the end products ...

food production equipment using x-ray detectable plastics

What type of products can be made using metal and x-ray detectable plastics?

DECTECTABLE SCOPIC

Metal & x-ray detectable plastics allow any products which are made from plastics/polymers to be enhanced in terms of their ability to be detectable by ...

What are the benefits of x-ray & metal detectable plastics?

DECTECTABLE SCOPIC

X-ray & metal detectable plastics will signifcantly reduce the likelihood of plastic foreign body contaminants in food processing lines.

All x-ray detectable plastics are not equal…

DECTECTABLE OPINION SCOPIC

It appears that many x-ray detectable plastics are designed to a price point, rather than to detectability targets. A few of our customers for metal ...

Tinius Olsen tensile tester at the Radical Materials mechanical testing facility

Understanding the impact of functional additives on your materials

PLASTICS TECHNICAL

Whilst it is always encouraging to see the positive effects of functional additives on the antimicrobial performance of a polymer solution, it is also important ...

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

How can I tell the difference between an antimicrobial plastic and a standard one?

ANTIMICROBIAL DETECTABLE PAINTS & COATINGS

In most cases, an antimicrobial plastic will be indiscernible from a standard material, so it can be useful to employ a means of visual detection.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

How long does an antimicrobial additive keep killing germs/bacteria?

ANTIMICROBIAL PAINTS & COATINGS PLASTICS

The length of time for which antimicrobial additives can remain active is determined by several factors, including material type and environment.

Does Radical offer anti-viral plastics or coatings?

ANTI-VIRAL ANTIMICROBIAL PAINTS & COATINGS

It is possible to modify a polymer so that the surface will deactivate viruses, but the practicalities and regulatory implications of doing so mean we ...

Refrigerator with antimicrobial plastic lining

Can antimicrobial plastics be used in refrigerators?

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL PLASTICS

It is certainly feasible to create an antimicrobial plastic that can perform well against bacteria at refrigeration temperatures.

Antimicrobial plastics from Radical Materials

What is the difference between antimicrobial and antibacterial?

ANTIBACTERIAL ANTIMICROBIAL

Antibacterial is essentially a subset of antimicrobial. All antibacterial substances are antimicrobial, but not all antimicrobial substances are antibacterial.

Q-UV UVC testing at Radical Materials environmental exposure facility

Considering the impact of UVC sterilisation on plastics

SCOPIC TECHNICAL UVC TESTING

UVC radiation has been used for many years to disinfect water supplies, pharmaceutical products, general surfaces etc. The method is termed Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation or ...

pie containing plastic foreign body contaminants

Polymer foreign body contaminant detection in the food processing industry

FEATURED SCOPIC TECHNICAL

Foreign body contamination in food products is a major area of concern for food processors/manufacturers. Examples of foreign body inclusions are fragments of metal, bone ...

FLIR Image of KONDUCT thermally conducting material from Radical Materials Ltd

Thermally conductive polymer compounds explained, by Radical Materials

KONDUCT TECHNICAL

Whilst it is always encouraging to see the positive effects of functional additives on the antimicrobial performance of a polymer solution, it is also important ...

KONDUCT Metal & X-ray detectable polyketone from Radical Materials Ltd

Radical Materials develops new detectable polyketone

SCOPIC TECHNICAL THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

Metal detectable polyketone polymers are a specialized type of thermoplastic material that contains metal additives or pigments, making them easily detectable by metal detectors. These ...

KONDUCT Thermally Conductive materials for heat sinks & thermal management

Konduct is the ultimate solution for all thermal management challenges

KONDUCT THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY

Introducing KONDUCT – A range of thermally conductive polymer compounds to solve all your thermal management challenges. KONDUCT can assist from design, prototype production, material ...

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