Keeping it clean - antimicrobial masterbatches at Medtec Europe

Biesterfeld Plastic is at Medtech Europe with Heroc’s functional batches containing antimicrobial and aseptic properties

Wherever people come together germs spread – door handles, light switches or rails. Surfaces made from antimicrobial plastic are able to prevent the accumulation of micro-organisms, hazardous to health, such as bacteria.

Functional batches with antimicrobial and aseptic properties made by the company Heroc, are now available for purchase worldwide through Biesterfeld Plastic who is at Medtech Europe to explain more.

"Together with Heroc, we are offering a biocide-free solution without nanoparticles. The physical mode of action provides for a surface free of germs and bacteria,” explained Florian Brandes, European product manager at Biesterfeld. "This is an optimal alternative to chemical biocides, silver, and heavy metals."

Due to a lack of migration of the material constituents, the batch has been proven to be neither toxic, zytotoxic, nor allergenic. A further advantage: It prevents the transmission of resistances and dramatically reduces the risk of infection.

Practically all polymers can be treated with the masterbatch – with individualised doses also possible, depending on the desired intensity of effect.