September 26, 2023
Microban International, a global provider of antimicrobial and odour control solutions, recently announced that its MicroGuard antifungal technology recently won two notable industry awards. This line of antimicrobial chemistries for building materials has been presented with a Sustainability Award by the Business Intelligence Group and was also commended for innovation and excellence in the roofing, grounds and exteriors category at the 5th annual FacilitiesNet Vision Awards.
MicroGuard is a range of metal-free, non-leaching antifungal formulations for PVC, PU and EVA foam applications, and is designed to provide superior product protection, enhancing the cleanliness and longevity of polymer materials used in the construction sector. The technology boasts high antimicrobial efficacy and UV stability with features that have been stringently tested using industry-leading methods, as well as a favourable toxicity profile compared to existing arsenic-based OBPA- and metal-based antimicrobial additives. Inhibiting microbial growth minimises the need for excessive cleaning of building materials and surfaces, which demands large amounts of water, energy and harsh chemicals and prevents product degradation to reduce the volume of plastic waste entering landfills.
“The construction sector is rapidly embracing novel products and solutions that help to reduce the impact of building materials on the environment, especially as building specifications become more stringent and call for improved levels of sustainability. Microban is proud to be at the forefront of these changes, offering an innovative and proactive solution to reduce damaging microbial growth on plastic building components, extending their usable lifespans. Winning not one, but two awards is testament to the positive and sustainable impact that MicroGuard is having in the construction industry,” said Michael Ruby, president of Microban.
Microban is also honoured to be recognised as one of four finalists in the ‘Best Technology Application of the Year’ category at the Plastics Industry Awards, which will be taking place on Friday 17th of November in London.
