POLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L

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Product DescriptionPOLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L is a next generation masterbatch containing an EPA registered antibacterial agent. The antibacterial performance of thismasterbatch is based on inorganic, silver ion technology. POLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L offers the advantage of wide spectrum of activity against a rangeof bacteria while providing improved efficiency over previous generation grades.

GeneralMaterial Status • Commercial: ActiveAvailability • North AmericaUses • Masterbatch

Processing Method • Blow Molding• Film Extrusion

• Injection Molding• Sheet Extrusion

Physical Nominal Value (English) Nominal Value (SI)Additive Content 20.0 % 20.0 %  Specific Gravity 1.06   1.06 g/cm³  Moisture Content < 1000 ppm < 1000 ppm  

UsageBefore using POLYBATCH® ABACT, make sure that the base resin you want to use it in doesn't contain sulfur compounds (like thioesters, pigments,etc.) in order to avoid discoloration. POLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L is typically recommended for use at levels between 1.3 and 2.5%, although levels up to 5% are also suitable.

Performance2.0 mil monolayer films with and without POLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L were tested by JIS Z2801.

RegulatoryFOOD APPROVAL: POLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L is made only from FDA recognized raw materials. Detailed information is available upon request. EPA: Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), companies cannot make or infer public health claims related to pesticides forany plastic article unless the article has been approved and registered (licensed) by the EPA, or is covered by the Treated Articles Exemption (TAE)described in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR), part 152.25 (a) and described in Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice 2000-1. The TAEprovides exemption from all requirements of FIFRA for qualifying articles or substances treated with, or containing a pesticide, if both of the followingconditions are met: 

• 1. The incorporated pesticide is EPA registered for use in the article• 2. The sole purpose of the treatment is to protect the article itself.

 The TAE provides examples of acceptable and unacceptable language that can be used in marketing or labeling the treated article. It is theresponsibility of the end user to understand the restrictions and guidelines set forth under FIFRA, 40 CFR 152.25 (a), and PR Notice 2000-1.

Packaging & StoragePOLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L is packaged into foil-lined gaylords or moisture barrier bags. In general, these products should be stored for up to amaximum of 12 months at 25°C for optimum performance. POLYBATCH® ABACT 420 L is hygroscopic so any opened and unused packages should beresealed thoroughly.