What is Antibacterial ABS

With people's increasing concern for health and hygiene, the application of antibacterial materials in daily life and industrial production is becoming increasingly widespread. Among them, antibacterial ABS, as a functional plastic, has attracted much attention due to its excellent performance and wide range of applications. So, what exactly is antibacterial ABS? What advantages does it have in production and application? This article will delve into the mysteries of antibacterial ABS for you.

•  Introduction to Antibacterial ABS

Antibacterial ABS, also known as antibacterial grade ABS plastic, is a functional plastic made by adding antibacterial masterbatch. This type of plastic maintains the excellent performance of ABS while also possessing broad-spectrum, long-lasting, efficient, non-toxic, and residue free antibacterial properties. The manufacturing process of antibacterial ABS is not complicated, and the key is to pre mix inorganic silver antibacterial agent with ABS masterbatch to form inorganic silver ABS antibacterial masterbatch. After high-temperature melting, cooling, granulation and other processes, antibacterial ABS plastic is finally produced.

• Performance advantages of antibacterial ABS

1.Excellent mechanical properties: Like ordinary ABS plastics, antibacterial ABS also has good strength, toughness, and impact resistance. This means that it can be widely used in situations that require a certain amount of mechanical stress, such as household appliances, automotive components, etc.

2.Durable antibacterial performance: Due to the uniform dispersion of antibacterial agents in the ABS matrix, antibacterial ABS can continuously and effectively inhibit bacterial growth, prevent bacterial growth and transmission. This characteristic makes antibacterial ABS have broad application prospects in medical, food processing, public places, and other fields.

3.Excellent processing performance: The processing performance of antibacterial ABS is similar to that of ordinary ABS, making it easy to perform molding processes such as injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding, reducing production costs. In addition, antibacterial ABS also has good thermal stability and chemical corrosion resistance.

4.Environmentally friendly and recyclable: Antibacterial ABS plastic can be recycled and reused, which is beneficial for reducing environmental pollution and resource waste. This characteristic is in line with the current trend of green and environmentally friendly social development.

• Application fields of antibacterial ABS

1. Medical devices: Medical devices are prone to breeding bacteria and causing infections during use. Antibacterial ABS can inhibit bacterial growth and improve the hygiene and safety of medical devices. For example, antibacterial ABS can be used to manufacture medical supplies such as surgical instrument boxes, catheters, dental instruments, etc.

2.Household appliances: Household appliances are prone to bacterial contamination during use. If not cleaned in a timely manner, it can lead to the growth and spread of bacteria. Antibacterial ABS can effectively inhibit bacterial growth and improve the hygiene and safety of household appliances. For example, antibacterial ABS can be used to manufacture the outer shell and internal parts of household appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.

3.Personal care products: Personal care products come into direct contact with the human body, and their hygiene and safety are particularly important. Antibacterial ABS can inhibit bacterial growth, prevent bacterial transmission, and improve the hygiene and safety of personal care products. For example, antibacterial ABS can be used to manufacture personal care products such as toothbrushes, mouthwash cups, towels, etc.

4.Automotive components: The internal environment of the car is relatively closed, making it easy for bacteria to breed. Antibacterial ABS can effectively inhibit bacterial growth and improve the hygiene quality inside automobiles. For example, antibacterial ABS can be used to manufacture components such as car seats, steering wheels, and door handles.

5.Building materials: The surface and internal environment of buildings are prone to bacterial growth, leading to bacterial transmission and cross infection. Antibacterial ABS can inhibit bacterial growth and improve the hygiene and safety of buildings. For example, antibacterial ABS can be used to manufacture interior decoration materials and external components for buildings such as hospitals, schools, and office buildings.

6.Packaging materials: Packaging materials come into direct contact with food, and their hygiene and safety are crucial. Antibacterial ABS can inhibit bacterial growth and improve the hygiene and safety of packaging materials. For example, antibacterial ABS can be used to manufacture packaging materials such as food packaging boxes and beverage bottle caps.

With the continuous development of technology, the application prospects of antibacterial ABS plastics will be even broader. In the future, we can look forward to breakthroughs in the following areas:

1.Development of new antibacterial agents: In order to meet the constantly changing market demand, more new antibacterial agents will be developed in the future. These new antibacterial agents will have stronger antibacterial performance, wider antibacterial spectrum, and better stability, and can adapt to various application scenarios.

2.Composite of antibacterial ABS with other materials: By combining antibacterial ABS with other materials, composite materials with multiple properties can be obtained. For example, by combining antibacterial ABS with biodegradable materials, a material with both antibacterial properties and easy degradation can be obtained, meeting environmental requirements.

3.Intelligent Antibacterial ABS: With the development of the Internet of Things and intelligent technology, antibacterial ABS will be combined with intelligent technologies such as sensors and electronic information to achieve intelligent antibacterial. For example, integrating antibacterial ABS with temperature sensors, humidity sensors, etc., to monitor the number and types of bacteria in the environment in real-time, providing more precise solutions for preventing and controlling bacterial transmission.

4.Biomedical Antibacterial ABS: With the development of biomedical engineering, the application of antibacterial ABS in the biomedical field will be further expanded. For example, using antibacterial ABS to manufacture implantable medical devices in the human body, such as artificial joints, cardiovascular stents, etc., can improve the safety and hygiene of medical devices.

5.Customized antibacterial ABS: In the future, with the growth of personalized demand, antibacterial ABS will develop towards customization. By adjusting the type and content of antibacterial agents, as well as compounding with other materials, antibacterial ABS materials with specific properties and applications can be customized to meet the personalized needs of different fields and industries.

CHIMEI's antibacterial grade ABS PA-757 has passed the testing of ISO 22196 (JIS Z 2801) and GB/T 31402-2015 for antibacterial performance. It can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms mainly Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, with an antibacterial effect of over 99%. It is safe and reliable, and is used in daily necessities, household appliances, building materials, healthcare, food contact products, and other products. 

Qingdao Prime union Trading is an authorized distributor of CHIMEI. Since 2002, it has been acting as an agent for CHIMEI’s raw materials, operating CHIMEI's ABS/GPPS/HIPS/AS/PMMA/PC/PC+ABS alloy and other materials. It has sales offices and warehouses in both Zibo and Qingdao, and has sufficient inventory of raw materials, which can be shipped at any time. The company is registered in Qingdao Bonded Port Area and has the right to import and export operations. It can engage in transit trade within the area, customs manual trade (under customs supervision), and general trade in US dollars. At the same time, our sister company Qingdao primetech Plastic is a senior modification factory with 16 years of experience, providing one-stop services for plastic modification, dyeing, and injection molding process support. If you have a need for CHIMEI Antibacterial grade ABS PA-757AB, please feel free to inquire by phone or leave a message/communicate online