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Ishizuka Glass Co. Ionpure
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Why Inorganic?
Organic material has conventionally been
the main stream of anti microbial material.
But recently,
there have been many reports of illness caused by organic
anti microbial materials.
Organic anti microbial materials
can be easily transferred from the product to the skin through
sweat. Also when vaporized, it is inhaled into the lungs,
causing headaches and indisposition" (article from Mainichi
Newspaper, June 9, 1998).
Generally speaking, inorganic
materials are highly safe (non-volatile) and heat-resistant,
compared to organic materials. Therefore, anti microbial materials,
if inorganic, can be safe and gentle to the human body.
Ionpure by Ishizuka Glass Co.
is a soluble glass containing anti microbial metal ions, and thus inorganic.
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Glass is generally considered as a material with high chemical
inertness due to its strong network structure. However, it
is possible to lower this chemical inertness by continuously
altering its structure. In addition, glass has another interesting
property; it retains metal as ions.
A combination of this
property and the above technology has enabled Ishizuka Glass Co. the ability
to create glass with low chemical inertness, which can also
retain anti microbial metal ions. With the presence of water
or moisture, the glass will release the metal ions gradually
to function as anti microbial materials.
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| Anti microbial Mechanism of Silver Ions
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| Ionpure Features
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As an inorganic anti microbial additives, Ionpure features the following excellent properties :
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High performance achieved at low concentration
- Ionpure does not affect the properties of plastic.
- Heat-resistant up to 500°C due to inorganic properties.
- Light resistant: stable against ultraviolet rays and shows virtually no discoloration with age.
- Ionpure possesses anti-fungal characteristics with a 2% concentration.
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| Ionpure Applications
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| Application
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| Daily Necessities
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Chopping board, disposable glove,
bowl, kitchen drain basket, kitchen refuse basket, kitchen knife
handle, chopstick, tableware, tray, container, lunch box, chopstick
case, duster, bathroom stool, washbowl, pale, cupboard, soap
case, shampoo holder, toothbrush holder, toothbrush, wrapping
film, canteen, emergency water tank, toilet seat, hairbrush,
comb |
| Electric
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Refrigerator, dish washer, dish
dryer, mobile phone, water cleaner, iron, |
| Appliances
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rice cooker |
| Automobile Parts
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Steering wheel, armrest, panel,
shift knob, switches, key, door knob, assist grip |
| Stationery
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Mechanical pencil, ball-point pen,
pencil, floppy disk case, clipboard, clear paper holder, fancy
case, video tape case, photo-magnetic disk shell, desk mat,
binder, gook cover |
| Textile
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Socks, pantyhose, tights, insole,
bathing suit, toilet cover, towel, carpet, pillow |
| Building Materials
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Wall paper, flooring materials (P
tile, floorings), mat, knob, plastic marble (for kitchen counter
and washstand) |
| Others
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Lens keeper, lens holder, scale,
cosmetics, train strap, plastic money, sand for sand box, cat
litter, wrist watch band |
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| Contact Marubeni Sunnyvale |
For more information on Ionpure anti microbial additives from Ishizuka Glass Co., please contact Marubeni Sunnyvale and we will send you a full brochure.
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