Antimicrobial agreement

Agion Technologies,  a  provider of silver-based antimicrobial solutions, has formed a multi-year, exclusive partnership with BASF to develop and commercialise styrene copolymers, including BASF’s Luran S product line, that will feature Agion’s antimicrobial technology.

BASF’s copolymers are used in a variety of markets such as household appliances, automotive, cosmetic packaging, building and construction, and consumer electronics. The partnership is initially focusing on the European market, but a global rollout is envisioned in the near future.

The incorporation of Agion antimicrobial technology into plastics inhibits microbial growth on the surface of products. The technology provides continuous protection from microbes by releasing silver ions to the surface of the product at a slow and steady rate. This allows for the long-lasting protection of the product against the damaging effects of microbial growth.

BASF’s Luran S is an all-purpose plastic that offers UV stability, good chemical resistance, stability and thermal shock resistance. Luran S is used in a variety of applications and can be found in many different final products including sanitary equipment, building & construction, appliances, computer/communication equipment,  cosmetic packaging and recreational equipment.