Materials for Antimicrobial

LG Antimicrobial is an antimicrobial agent with a wide range of application, such as plastics, coatings, fibers, foam, and more. LG Electronics develops optimized solutions for antimicrobial protection that do not diminish the physicochemical properties of your product or your manufacturing process.

Antimicrobial Plastic inhibits the growth of various microorganisms and unwanted bacteria. LG Antimicrobial, which comes in powder form comprised of inorganic compounds, maintains the antimicrobial agent's efficacy without disintegration or alteration while being applied to plastic material in high-temperature processes. Antimicrobial Plastic applied with antimicrobial agent extends the overall product lifecycle by maintaining cleaner product surfaces. Our antimicrobial agent manufacturing technology provides customized solutions optimized for various partners’ needs to offer a differentiated hygienic value for customers.

LG Antimicrobial is applicable for all types of plastics and polymers in products that our customers may use. Not to mention, it can easily be applied to more challenging materials such as engineering plastics, rubbers and more.

Antimicrobial coating treats product surfaces with antimicrobial agents to inhibit the growth of microorganisms or unwanted bacteria. Made of inorganic compounds, LG Antimicrobial is easily applied in liquid or powder form during the antimicrobial coating process. In general, LG Antimicrobial do not easily react to the basic resin, enabling a stable performance within the agent. It’s also applicable to thermoplastic resin, thermosetting resin, other cross-linking or curing paints and coats. Coats and paints with antimicrobial agents help keep product surfaces clean by inhibiting microbial growth.

Spray coating is a coat that forms a thin film by mixing resins with a solvent and applying it thinly to the surface of an object. It has the advantage of being able to coat every corner with various colors. Powder coating is a technology that attaches 100% solid powder to the surface by electrostatic spraying, etc., then heats it to form a coating film. In general, it has superior adhesion and chemical resistance compared to spray coating. There are various other processes, including IML hard coating. LG Antimicrobial can be easily applied to these processes to increase surface retention.

LG Antimicrobial can be effectively applied in various forms of powder, slurry, or liquid during all stages of production, adding resistance against microorganisms without compromising the existing characteristics of the textile. This antimicrobial additive is applicable not only to natural fibers such as cotton and wool, but also to synthetic fibers or blended fabrics such as polyester and nylon. It resists stains and odors on clothing and home textile products. As a result, textiles and fabrics treated with LG Antimicrobial stay cleaner for a longer periods of time.

Foam products have an insulating function in general, which makes it a good environment for bacteria and mold growth. Mattresses, seats, or exercise mats are popular foam products that require protection against microbial growth caused by frequent exposure to sweat, dead skin cells and other bodily particles. LG Antimicrobial is non-reactive with the foam's raw material and can provide excellent inhibitory effects against microbial growth. Antimicrobial foam products with LG Antimicrobial can be applied to various industries including home appliances, bedding, automobiles, furniture and more.