Irgaguard B 1000 2,4,4’-Trichloro-2’-hydroxy-diphenyl-ether 3380-34-5 Ciba Preservatives / Biocides / Fungicides Acrylics/ Acrylates Aminoplaste & Phenoplastes (UF, MUF...) Polyesters Ethylene co-terpolymers - solid (EVA, EMA...) Polyolefins (PE, PP…) PU - Thermoplastic, TPU Styrene copolymers IRGAGUARD B 1000 is a highly active antimicrobial effective against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria by inhibiting their growth. The combination of low migration rates versus high activity of IRGAGUARD B 1000 generally provides antimicrobial efficacy over the entire life of the plastic article. Optimum balance between substrate compatibility and migration rates make this product suitable for all common substrates. Thermal stability of IRGAGUARD B 1000 has been verified up to 300 o C The use of IRGAGUARD B 1000 can be recommended in applications where temperatures of 250 - 270 o C are not exceeded. Suitable polymers are polyolefins (PP, LD & HDPE), EVA, PMMA, Polystyrene, UP, PUR, TPU, UF, Latex and Cellulose Acetate. The use of IRGAGUARD B 1000 in PVC and ABS has to be evaluated case to case. Key areas of applications are sanitary accessories (i.e. tooth brushes, toilet seats), appliances, garbage containers, shoe insoles, mats, hospital supplies and others. IRGAGUARD B 1000 is one of the most effective antimicrobials. It prevents growth of bacteria on plastic surfaces which often is accompanied by color formation and odor development. It is the ideal product to guarantee hygienic properties for many finished goods providing a means to differentiate. Ciba is manufacturing and selling the active ingredient successfully for over 30 years and has developed an unsurpassed experience. It is used in cosmetics, tooth pastes and soaps and can be considered as safe for human and environment. Our customer benefits from this experience as Ciba competently supports customers in answering questions regarding efficacy, analytics and toxicology. 2,4,4’-Trichloro-2’-hydroxy-diphenyl-ether. Used as a highly active antimicrobial effective against a wide range of Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria over the entire life of the plastic article. Offers low migration rates and thermal stability up to 300°C. Can be used in combination with polyolefins (PP, LDPE and HDPE), EVA, PMMA, polystyrene, UP, PUR, TPU, UF, latex and cellulose acetate.