Ascera™: antibacterial technologies inspired by nature

How does Ascera work?
Ascera works by interfering with the cell membrane permeability of microorganisms and hindering the cell’s nutrition absorption and conversion processes. The technology continuously inhibits bacterial growth on treated products by up to 99.99%.

Ascera can be incorporated into solvent-based coatings via common application techniques such as spraying, rolling, and dipping. For polymer applications, standard manufacturing processes such as injection moulding and extrusion can be used to apply the technology.

Key benefits of Ascera

• More sustainable: heavy-metal-free formulation inspired by nature
• Easy-to-use: optimised processing and manufacturing requirements allow for easy incorporation into products
• UV-stable: ideal for use in outdoor solvent-based coating applications
• Improves quality: minimal impact on optical properties of solvent-based coatings
• Multiple applications: can be incorporated into a wide range of polymeric materials
• 24/7 protection: effective against bacterial growth 24/7 and for the expected life of the product

Is Ascera regulatory compliant?
Ascera is notified with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration is pending. The technology is also approved for use in food-contact applications in Europe.

*The Microban technology used in this product is similar to acids found in nature and is used in multiple consumer product applications.