IONPURE® Inorganic Silver-Based Antibacterial Agent
About IONPURE
IONPURE
is an inorganic antibacterial agent made of 100% glass powder.
IONPURE consists of fine soluble-glass particles containing antibacterial metal ions.
When people think of glass, they usually picture bottles and windows, so it may be hard to imagine glass dissolving in water. In fact, by altering its composition, glass can be made water-soluble.
This Is IONPURE
IONPURE is a glass material incorporating silver ions with antibacterial activity.
The gradual release of these metal ions provides effective, sustained inhibition of bacterial growth.
IONPURE is a white, flour-like powder that can be blended into resin.
Mechanism of Antibacterial Action
IONPURE is made of 100% glass. On contact with moisture, it dissolves slowly and releases metal ions over time. These ions inhibit bacterial reproduction and growth, thereby providing an antibacterial effect.
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Advantages, Performance, Mechanism and Regulatory Approvals
In addition to IONPURE's advantages, performance and safety, this section presents its regulatory approvals in countries around the world.
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Application Examples
Explore IONPURE applications across a range of fields.
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Test Results
The test results below demonstrate IONPURE's outstanding antibacterial performance.
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Product Development Workflow
This section describes the process from a customer's initial inquiry through commercialization.
Regulatory Approval Information
IONPURE’s high level of safety is recognized around the world.
United States
• EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
The EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Its primary mission is to protect human health and the natural environment.
Antibacterial agents are registered under FIFRA (the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act).
IONPURE may be used as an antibacterial agent in food-contact, drinking-water-contact and non-food-contact applications.
Applications:
Cutting boards, Tupperware products, engineered-stone kitchen countertops, drinking-water filters, ice makers and more.
• FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) evaluates food and pharmaceutical products to ensure their safety. IONPURE is cleared for addition to all food-contact resins used in the United States.
Applications:
Food-packaging materials, trays, food wrap, bottles and more.
• NSF (National Sanitation Foundation)
The National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) has established stringent review standards for products related to public health and environmental issues, and tests them for safety and performance.
IONPURE is listed under ANSI/NSF Standard 51 and may be used in equipment intended for food-contact applications.
Applications:
Dishwashers, automatic ice makers, refrigerator ice bins, kitchen utensils, conveyor belts and more.
Europe
• Compliant with the BPR (Biocidal Products Regulation), Regulation (EU) No. 528/2012
The BPR is a regulation that took effect on September 1, 2013. All biocidal products and the active substances they contain must be approved before they can be placed on the market.
IONPURE has submitted applications for PT2, PT4, PT7 and PT9 and is working to comply with the applicable EU regulations.