Antimicrobial Plastic Testing

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Antimicrobial Plastic Testing
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To ensure the efficacy of antibacterial finishes
used in product composition, plastic is
tested. Plastic is used to manufacture the vast
majority of the goods we use on a daily basis.
Plastic has incorporated into our life in a
significant and pervasive way due to its low
cost, indestructible nature, and durability.
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Plastic Testing
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• Following is a list of antimicrobial treated
  plastic items a plastic testing laboratory
  conducts tests on
• Coating materials
• Ceramic
• Natural and artificial leather
• Rubber
• Vinyl siding
• Roofing membranes
• Surgical gloves
• Medical devices
• Storage containers
• Antimicrobial phone covers

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However, a wealth of scientific data indicates
that non-porous materials and plastic surfaces
support the growth and transmission of dangerous
microorganisms.