Anti-bacterial

Silver-base inorganic antimicrobial agent “Zeomic”

Zeomic is the world’s first silver-base inorganic antimicrobial agent commercialized by Sinanen Zeomic in 1984. Compared to organic antimicrobial agents,Zeomic boasts excellent safety,sustainability,heat resistance and so on. As such,it is highly regarded not only in Japan,but throughout the world.

Moreover,in recent years,Zeomic’s functions have expanded beyond antimicrobial to also include odor-elimination,antiviral,water processing application and so on,steadily establishing a status as a global “multifunctional additive,” with rich safety data and a multitude of government licenses.

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What is “Zeomic?”

A silver-base inorganic antimicrobial agent answering all antimicrobial needs.

Zeomic is the world’s first silver-base inorganic antimicrobial agent commercialized by Sinanen Zeomic Co., Ltd. in 1984. Compared to organic antimicrobial agents,Zeomic boasts excellent safety,sustainability,heat resistance and so on. As such,it is highly regarded not only in Japan,but throughout the world.

Zeomic is a silver-base inorganic antimicrobial agent which combines silver ions and zeolite. Silver ions Silver ions have an antimicrobial mechanism. The antimicrobial effect of silver is intensified in an ion state(Ag+).Zeolite Used for catalysts, adsorbents and so on, zeolite has a three-dimensional framework structure supported by silver ions.

Differences Between Inorganic Antimicrobial Agent and Organic Antimicrobial Agent

  Inorganic Antimicrobial Agent Organic Antimicrobial Agent
Antimicrobial Effect Slow-acting. Effective across a wide scope,including germs,mold and yeast. Fast-acting. The majority has limitations regarding which types they are effective on.
Heat Resistance Won’t decompose or transform even at resin molding temperature (maximum 350˚C). In general,organic antimicrobial agents partially strip or decompose at resin molding temperature.
Sustainability Won’t leach due to organic solvents and has a long-lasting antimicrobial effect. Evaporation/decomposition occurs easily due to water,heat,etc.,and this reduces effects.
Workability A powder form which can be handled in the same way as conventional coloring,etc. In methods where heat is applied during processing,there is a risk of evaporation or decomposition.
Safety The majority use silver as the effective ingredient. Silver has a high safety factor. The toxicity of the antimicrobial agent itself is low but it has not been confirmed as completely safe.