What is an antimicrobial?
An antimicrobial is a substance that will reduce or destroy the presence of microbes such as bacteria and mould.
Is antimicrobial the same as antibacterial?
An antimicrobial prevents the growth of or destroys a wide range of microbes such as bacteria, fungi and moulds. An antibacterial specifically prevents the growth of bacteria.
Are there different types of antimicrobial?
Any substance that has an effect on microbes can be described as antimicrobial, including antibiotics, disinfectants and of course antimicrobial additives, however they function and perform in different ways.
What is Biomaster antimicrobial technology?
Biomaster technology uses bespoke additives to create products that have permanent inbuilt protection against microbes.
Is Biomaster effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
Yes. Tests against anti-biotic resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) have proven that Biomaster is effective.
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What materials can Biomaster be used with?
Biomaster is easily incorporated into any polymer, textile, paper, paint or coating.
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How effective is Biomaster?
Biomaster provides 24-hour protection against most harmful microbes for the lifetime of the product. It doesn’t wear off or leach out.
Is Biomaster safe?
Completely. Biomaster is based on silver ion technology, recognised for centuries with no harmful effect.