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              Bactericidal Additives in Protection Solutions

                                                                     with an impressive 99.99% efficacy rate. It sur-
                                                                     passes traditional biocides in stability under
                                                                     extreme temperatures and humidity, ensur-
                                                                     ing effectiveness across diverse applications.
                                                                     Moreover, POLYDEF is environmentally friendly,
                                                                     maintaining polymer properties without causing
                                                                     degradation.

                                                                     Silver Nanoparticles in Action











                       A new line of bactericidal additives
                       incorporating silver nanoparticles
                       promises to keep surfaces clean               Silver nanoparticles disrupt microorganisms’
                       and disinfected in medical, public,           metabolic processes by blocking essential pro-
                       and domestic environments.                    tein production. Moreover, this biocidal effect

                                                                     works efficiently in the recommended dosage.
                     mart Nanotechnologies is at the forefront       Laboratory studies confirm a significant reduc-
                     of preventive solutions with its bacteri-       tion in microorganisms on treated surfaces,
              Scidal additives. By incorporating silver na-          demonstrating its efficacy.
              noparticles, the aim is to keep polymer surfaces
                                                                     Versatility Across Multiple Industries
              clean and microorganism-free across various
              sectors. Also, their goal is to prevent infections     POLYDEF additives are compatible with various
              and continuously enhance hygiene.                      thermoplastics, including LDPE, HDPE, PP, ABS,

                                                                     EVA, PET, and PMMA. Their versatility makes
              99.99% Protection for Pol-
                                                                     them valuable in many industries:
              ymer Surfaces
                                                                     Medicine:  Reduces hospital infections and en-
              Smart     Nanotechnologies
                                                                     hances safety.
              introduces POLYDEF, a line
              of polymer additives with
                                                                     Sports:  Improve hygiene on high-contact sur-
              fungicidal and bactericidal
                                                                     faces.
              properties. POLYDEF uses
              silver  nanoparticles    with                          Automotive and Aviation: Enhances cabin and
              proven antimicrobial capa-                             vehicle hygiene.
              bilities, offering long-term
              microbiological   protection                           Education:   Ensures    safer  environments     in
                                                                     schools.

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