Microban

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Microban is an proprietary antimicrobial substance which is embedded into hard surfaces and textiles for consumer, industrial and medical applications. Microban is produced and marketed by Microban International Ltd., which claims its brand appears on over 450 products.[1] The exact formulation is secret, but a few studies mention that Microban contains Triclosan.[2][3]

[edit] Safety

Microban has been in use for at least 30 years[1], but there are concerns about inhalation toxicity of the spray form of Microban[4]. It should be noted that the concerns relate to the spray, and not necessarily Microban in finished products.

[edit] Applications

Antimicrobial applications are innumerable, including:

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Microban: Manufacturers. Microban International (2006). Retrieved on December 5, 2006.
  2. ^ (April 2001) "Effects of triclosan on the cytotoxicity and fungal growth on a soft denture liner.". Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 85 (4): 352–256. 
  3. ^ (January 2001) "Inhibition of light emission from the bioluminescent bacterium Vibrio fischeri after exposure to triclosan and related hygiene care products.". Luminescence : the journal of biological and chemical luminescence 16 (1): 29–32. 
  4. ^ (November 1994) "Irritative and systemic symptoms following exposure to Microban disinfectant through a school ventilation system.". Archives of environmental health 49 (6): 439–444. 
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