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Antibacterial agent derived from bamboo

QUEENLIGHT BMB
Bamboo skin is used for food storage packaging since ancient times because it has strong antibacterial and antioxidant effects. So bamboo or its extract are used as a food storability improver and a raw material for antibacterial deodorization. According to recent research, they have been announced that have an inactivation performance for mite repellent, antiviral for feline calicivirus, influenza virus and bird flu. QUEENLIGHT BMB is composed by bamboo extract, so it is an eco-friendly agent and in line with the sustainable philosophy.

Appearance : Pale yellowish liquid
Ionicity : Nonionic
Main constituent : Bamboo extract
pH : Approx. 4 (1% soln.)
Solubility : Easily soluble in water

Method of use

(1) 
Dilute QUEENLIGHT BMB 5~20times, and treat it by padding, dipping or splay process.
So treated fabric has good antibacterial effect for any types of bacteria like E.coli, S.aureus, salmonella and P.aeruginosa etc. And also expected good deodorant effect for any types of odors like ammonia, trimethylamine, methyl mercaptan and hydrogen sulfide.
(2)
QUEENLIGHT BMB is not need to do heat setting process, but performance does not decrease even if do it.
(3)
Please combine binder if need to get good washing durability.

Example of performance test

Sample
Cotton 100% knit fabric
Application
QUEENLIGHT BMB Pad → Dry
 
 
(amount of use(%sol) has been described below table)
Test Method
JIS L1902  2008quantitative test (Absorption method)
 
Bacteria
name
Sample
name
Common logarithms of bacteriostatic
Antibacterial activity
value
Initial
18hrs later
E. cori
Blank
3.3
7.0
 
15%sol treated
3.2
≦ 1.5
≧ 6.5
S. aureus
Blank
3.2
5.0
 
15%sol treated
3.1
≦ 0.5
≧ 4.5
P. aeruginosa
Blank
3.2
6.2
 
5%sol treated
3.1
≦ 1.0
≧ 6.0

 
※ Antibacterial activity value ≧ 2.2 effective
 
The information contained in this technical date sheet is offered as true and accurate to the best of our knowledge.
We hold no guarantee of results and assume no obligations or liability.
KOTANI CHEMICAL
13-14, CHIKKO HAMADERA NISHI MACHI, NISHI-KU, SAKAI CITY, OSAKA 592-8352, JAPAN
Phone:+81 72 268 0291
FAX   :+81 72 268 0293
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