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Zincin AS (Org. No .: 922 203 628)
A revolutionary biocompatible and patented technology that makes materials resistant to bacteria, viruses and biofilm.
Parx-teknologien (Saniconcentrates ™) er laget med patenterte innovative teknologier. Plasten endres internt på mikrometrisk skala, noe som resultrerer i en overflatestruktur som gir selv-rensende effekt som hindrer bakterievekst.
Ved bruk av teknologien gjøres overflaten på produktene mer motstandsdyktig mot angrep fra mikrober og bakterier, samt reduserer utfordringer knyttet til biofilm (vedheft). Denne teknologi leverer en selv-rensende ytelse på 99,3% eller høyere, målt i henhold til ISO 22196 eller JIS Z2801. Den migrerer ikke (lekker ikke ut) og skaper kun en renere overflate som forhindrer at bakterier fester eller formerer seg.
Teknologien blir en del av produktets materialkomposisjon under produksjonsprosessen. For eksempel under plastinjeksjonsprosessen, ekstruderingsprosessen eller blåsestøpeprosessen. Vanligvis vil det være 3% av materialet (eller materiallaget). Å innlemme den selv-rensende egenskapen krever en homogen blanding av Saniconcentrate ™, som er selve teknologi, sammen med mottakermaterialet (ditt standardmateriale). Det kreves ingen andre eller spesielle krav. Bare så enkelt.
Biocides are used to control harmful and unwanted organisms and microorganisms. These are chemical substances that not only kill pathogens, they also kill non-pathogens, which means that they can also be dangerous to humans. There are a number of different biocidal classes. At least 30% of the biocides are endocrine disruptors, persistent, toxic to aquatic organisms or carcinogenic.
Saniconcentrates ™ are produced using the body's own trace element zinc, as it is present and functions in the top layer of human skin. It is this trace element that creates the skin's defense mechanism against bacteria and viruses. With Parx technology, we create a similar defense mechanism in plastics and polymers without using biocides or other toxic substances.
Silver and Nano-silver are the most common solutions used today to make products antimicrobial. But we must realize that silver can be toxic and contribute to antibiotic resistance.
Silver nanoparticles can be absorbed through the lungs, intestines and through the skin in circulation and can thus reach organs such as liver, kidney, spleen, brain, heart, etc. Nanosilver can cause mild eyes and skin irritations. It can also act as a mild allergen of the skin. Inhalation of silver nanoparticles mainly affects the lungs and liver. It has been demonstrated that silver nanoparticles can be genotoxic to mammalian cells.
Nanoparticles are extremely small, less than 100 nanometers in diameter. This means that they are very difficult to control and can always get out of the material they have been inserted into. They can easily pass through the walls of internal organs and end up in the brain, heart, liver, lungs and many other vital organs. Research shows that nanoparticles attach to human tissue and can trigger inflammatory reactions in cells.
Nanoparticles can be very powerful and unpredictable, and anything powerful that is difficult to control should be considered very carefully before use.
Parx technology does not use nanoparticles or nanomaterials. The technology is on a micrometric scale, and with this we have full control over properties and functionality.
Den realiserer en iboende, inert egenskapsforandring i og på overflaten av materialet. Det er ikke noe migreringsprinsipp som skaper den selv-rensende effekten. Teknologien migrerer ikke ut av materialet den er integrert i.
Parx Materials Saniconcentrate ™ has been tested and approved against various ISO standards and a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Efficiency: 99.9% (log3) up to 99.99999% (log7)
This means that when comparing two products, one with and one without technology, it shows that the product made with Saniconcentrate ™ has> 99.9% less viable bacteria on the surface after 24 hours compared to the untreated surface.
with Parx technology
Approved for food use, completely biocompatible, non-toxic and 100% safe.
Det er ingen migrasjonsprinsipp som skaper den selv-rensende effekten, altså ting som lekker ut og fjerner/dreper organismer.
Nano-silver can be toxic and contribute to antibiotic resistance. It is specially washed out of the product so that it can be inhaled or digested.
The technology does not contain toxic substances, no biocides or other harmful or toxic chemicals.
The technology is on a micrometric scale. We do not use nanoparticles or nano-materials.
The functionality of the technology is integrated into the material. So it will never disappear or get worn out.
Temperature conditions do not affect the functionality of the technology.
The shape of the product does not affect the functionality of the technology.
Light has no influence on the performance of the technology.