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Pobco Antimicrobial UHMWPE (FDA)


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This bacteria fighting plastic suppresses the growth of bacteria, mold, fungus, algae and mildew. The specially designed additives effectiveness lasts the lifetime of the UHMWPE plastic. It is available in Sheet, Rod, Cutting Hoards, Extrusions and coiled lengths. From this special material POBCO can supply Standard and Custom Bearings, Wear Strips, Chain Guides or most any Profiled Shape. The standard color is White and other colors are available. Tests have proven a noticeable decrease of common bacteria strains and fungus on treated materials.

These Antimicrobial additives are acceptable for use in and around Food Processing areas (Meat & Poultry). The compound is registered under the NSF Non Food Compound Registration Program, a continuation of the USDA product approval and listing program as well as with the EPA.

Advantages of Antimicrobial Additive

  • ANSI/NSF Standard 51 Food Equipment Materials
  • USDA List of Proprietary Substances and Nonfood compounds
  • Temperature Range +180° F to -293° F
  • FDA (FCN000001)
  • EPA registered as 21 CFR 174-186 (inclusive)

Manufacturing Capabilities

  • Extrusions: Up to 20 ft. & 100 ft. coil lengths
  • Rod: 1/2" to 4-1/2" diameter
  • Sheet: (comp Molded): 3/8" to 4" thick
  • Color: Natural White - Custom Colors available
Antimicrobial Plastic Profiled Shapes

Antimicrobial  Wear Strips and Chain Guides

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1-800-222-6376 (in North America) · (508) 791-6376
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