A UNIQUE ANTIMICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY

Antimicrobial, Disinfectant, Biocide, Sterilant,

Biostatic and Odor Eliminator

SANIGUARD-7500

SANIGUARD-7500 is patented and EPA registered to inhibit the growth of fungi and bacteria.

SANIGUARD-7500 is based on advanced silane chemistry : the organosilane technology is proven to be very effective,
following 30 years of development.

Traditional antimicrobials provide short-term kill of microorganisms. Unlike disinfectants, sanitizers and bleaches, the
water based SANIGUARD-7500 forms a molecular bond to surfaces.

The molecule disrupts the cell membranes of harmful fungi and bacteria, inhibiting, reducing and providing long-term,
residual kill.

SANIGUARD-7500 can produce a durable, non-migrating antimicrobial finish to a wide range of textiles.

SANIGUARD-7500 can form an invisible and durable micro-biostatic coating on a broad range of hard surfaces.

The physical, rather than chemical, mode of action of SANIGUARD-7500 does not affect normal skin flora, does not lose
strength with use and does not promote adaptative organisms (super bugs)

Longer lasting, more effective, versatile, non-toxic and save

 SANIGUARD-7500 : Mode of action

Part I
The first part of the molecule is the silane base. This silane base is the antimicrobial anchor. The antimicrobial is anchored by covalent bonds which are
formed gradually through hydrolysis reactions that bond the antimicrobial permanently to almost any surfaces and allow for crosslinking and
polymerisation with other molecules.

Part II
The second part of the molecule is the centrally located positively charged nitrogen. It plays an important role in the active nature of the antimicrobial. Some
membranes of microbes are negatively charged; when in close proximity, the microbes are drawn into the active surface of the antimicrobial and killed.

Part III
The third segment is the edge that leads to blow in the offending microbes. This long molecular chain acts like a sword that punctures the cell membranes of
all microbes coming in contact with it.
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Summary
When the antimicrobial is bonded to the surface of an object, it is ready for defense.

As the microbes come into contact with the “antimicrobial” surface, they are first punctured by the long molecular chain.
The “positive-negative” attraction in between the positively charged nitrogen and the negative cell membrane draw the microorganism even further down
on the sword.
This modified cell can end the life of a microbe but the end point is the contact between the negative and the positive charges : the cell membrane is
electrocuted and blown apart delivering inescapable kill
In addition, since this process transfers nothing from the antimicrobial to the cell, the antimicrobial stands ready for the next “wave” and can continue to
work at full strength and definitely.

SANIGUARD-7500 – Bonding Mechanism

Applied in a single stage of the wet finish process, the attachment of SANIGUARD-7500 to surfaces involves two means.

First and the most important is a very rapid process, which coats the substrate (fabric, fiber, etc), with the cationic species (physics sorption) one molecule
deep. This is an ion exchange process by which the cation of the silane quaternary ammonium compound replaces protons from water or chemicals on the
surface.

The second mechanism is unique to materials such as silane quarternary ammonium compounds. In this case, the silanol allows for covalent bonding to
receptive surfaces to occur (chemisorptions). This bonding is then made even more durable by the silanol functionality, which enables them to
homopolymerize. After they have coated the surface in this manner, they become virtually irremovable, even on surfaces with which they cannot react
covalently.

1. Molecule used in SANIGUARD-7500

2. Surface view
3. Treated surface

We have 2 reactions:

1. The product forms a molecular BOND to any fabric

2. Product forms a film : crosslinking of the product
 TEST METHOD
How to determine if SANIGUARD-7500 is present ?

Bromophenol Blue (BPB) stain test

1. Soak the treated substrate in BPB for 5 minutes (0.04% solution in Water/ Methanol 80/20 )

2. Rinse the substrate with copious amount of water

3. Compare the remaining blue stain on the substrate to the untreated control and color standard (to be done)

OVERTREATED

SLIGHTLY OVERTREATED

GOOD TREATMENT

SLIGHTLY UNDERTREATED

UNDERTREATED
 TEST METHODS
What tests show that the growth of bacteria has been prevented ?

Microbiological Laboratory

Microbiological testing is what establishes the baseline standard that is used to give the BPB (Bromophenol Blue) analytical procedure its
validity for use as a QA and QC tool.

Standard Methods

• ASTM - Antimicrobial evaluation testing

• AATCC Test Methods (e.g., AATCC 100, AATCC 147, etc.)
• AOAC Use Dilution Method for Disinfectants
• EPA Germicidal Sanitizer Test

Organisms

• Gram (-) and Gram (+) Bacteria

• Fungi and Yeasts
• Algae
 SANIGUARD-7500

Anti Microbial Agent for Textile

Applications

SANIGUARD-7500 is a stable aqueous solution of an

Organosiloxane, which can produce a durable, non-migrating anti
microbial finish to a wide range of textiles.

PROPERTIES Appearance Clear to hazy light yellow liquid

Density at 25°C 1.00 g/ml
pH 5±1
Water Solubility Soluble
Boiling Point Approx. 100°C

ADVANTAGES
• SANIGUARD-7500 is water-based
• Contains no heavy metals
• Effective on any fiber and fabric
• Inhibits the growth of Odour causing bacteria.
• Prevents the growth of mould and mildew.
• Eliminates the Odour caused by human sweat on cloth
• Durable up to 50 Laundry treatment
• Effective against Bacteria, Fungi and Dust Mites.
• Falls into the non-Leaching or “bio-static” categories of anti-microbial agents with lower risk for health and environmental effects
APPLICATION
• Mattress pads ad ticking.
• Bed sheets, blankets, and bedspreads.
• Buffer pads (abrasive and polishing).
• Sponges and Polyurethane foam Products Pre-moistened toweling and tissue wipes
• Athletic and casual shoes, insoles and socks.
• Throw rugs, Toweling
• Upholstery
• Work wear and Uniforms

METHODS OF APPLICATION The product may be applied by Exhaustion, Padding and Spraying ( for Carpets )
Since we need a specific quantity of product on the fiber care must be taken in calculating the amounts for the various applications and
Machinery used.

BY EXHAUSTION
USE LEVEL :
Depending on the warranty you want to put on the garment or fabric : 1 to 3% of SANIGUARD-7500 (on the weight of fabric)
The use of 2-3% gives a reduction rate of 99,99 % after 75 washes. An application of 1-2% will still give a reduction rate of 90 %.
1. Prior to addition of SANIGUARD-7500 the fabric should be free of any impurities from other treatments such as Dyeing.

2. Since Alkalinity may prohibit SANIGUARD-7500 from attaching to fabric the PH of the fabric should be less than 6.0. For optimum
exhaustion we recommend PH 4.5-5.5. Set PH with either Acetic or Citric Acid. If the PH is too high the fabric will yellow.

3. Set temperature at 40° - 50°C.

4. Pre mix the SANIGUARD-7500 by carefully adding to warm water (25° - 30°C.) Blend for 10 minutes to assure SANIGUARD-7500 is
adequately dispersed in water.
5. Add to the dyeing machine and hold temperature at 40° - 50°C for 15-20 minutes to provide adequate time for exhaustion. At the end of the
cycle drop the bath. No rinsing is required.

6. Fabric can then be dried according to conventional methods. To have a good polymerization the substrate must be completely dry, all the
water must be removed. Temperatures between 100°C and maximum 210°C can be used.

NOTE: SANIGUARD-7500 can be exhausted on in the softener bath. Compatibility with Softeners should be checked prior to incorporation
into the recipe.
BY PADDING

USE LEVEL :
Depending on the warranty you want to put on the garment or fabric : 10-30 g/l of SANIGUARD-7500 (based on a 100% pick-up)

The use of 10-30 g/l (pick-up 100%) gives a reduction rate of 99,99 % after 75 washes. An application of 10-20 g/l (100% pick-up) will still give a
reduction rate of 90 %.

1. Fabric should be previously scoured and/or dyed and neutralized. Alkalinity may prohibit SANIGUARD-7500 from attaching to fabric.
pH of fabric should be less than 6.0 to aid Fixation and avoid yellowing of the fabric.

2. Determine an accurate wet pick up. It is preferable that fabric be padded wet on dry. However, if wet on wet finishing is necessary, it is
imperative than that an accurate exchange rate will be calculated to effect enough SANIGUARD-7500 to the fabric.

3. Make up solution of SANIGUARD-7500 as above in header or side tank near pad. Add solution to pad and run fabric through pad.

4. Check a wet pick up during run to assure correct amount of SANIGUARD-7500 is being adsorbed on to fabric.

5. Fabric can be dried according to conventional methods. To have a good polymerization the substrate must be completely dry, all the water
must be removed. Temperatures between 100°C and maximum 210°C can be used.

NOTE: SANIGUARD-7500 can be padded on in the softener bath. Check compatibility with SANIGUARD-7500 prior to incorporating in to
the recipe.

SOME KEY FACTORS

1. ANALYSIS OF APPLICATION OF SANIGUARD-7500

Correct Application of SANIGUARD-7500 can be checked by two means.

1. Bromophenol. Blue indicator-indicates the presence of SANIGUARD-7500 by a blue cast. If no SANIGUARD-7500 is present, no color will
form.
2. Phydron quaternary Test Strips QT-10 theses strips indicate the presence of a quaternary compound. These can be used to determine the
effectiveness of the bath treatment. Use them as you would pH paper and read the amount of quaternary compound, if any that has been left in
the bath.
2. TO PREVENT YELLOWING OF THE FABRICS WHERE SANIGUARD-7500 IS USED
To prevent the discoloration or yellowing of fabrics it is necessary to control the pH of the bath. Alkalinity may prohibit SANIGUARD-7500
from attaching to fabric. PH of fabric should be 4.5- 5.5 to aid exhaustion. Different Acids solution can be used for this process. The most
common used are:
• Acetic Acid
• Citric Acid

3. FABRIC SHOULD BE CLEAN AND SHOULD BE FREE OF ANY IMPURITIES FROM OTHER TREATMENTS

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION SANIGUARD-7500 binds strongly (molecularly) to the fabric and by applying the indicated
quantities an exhaustion or pick-up from 80 – 95% will be achieved. The amount of SANIGUARD-7500 left in the bath after the process is a
really very low ppm (below the LD 500). So, the rest bath, after processing, will not affect the sewage or if it goes to a processing plant will not
affect the flora used to treat waters

In case of a spill or a release directly to the sewage pipe the amount of SANIGUARD-7500 can be deactivated or destroyed by adding the same
amount of an anionic surfactant or an anionic detergent.

REGULATORY INFORMATION The active molecule used in SANIGUARD-7500 is registered in the United States by the EPA, FDA &
USDA and this molecule is also listed in European inventory : EINECS – CAS.

This water-stabilized organosilane compound is patented in the US since 1999.

SAFE USE AND HANDLING

Good hygienic and industrial practices should be followed and, when employed as recommended, SANIGUARD-7500 will not present any
hazard. However, prolonged skin contact with the neat product should be avoided and any splashes on the skin should be washed off with
water. For further instructions, see SANIGUARD-7500 Material Safety Data Sheet.

TECHNICAL SERVICE
A team of trained textile technologists, along with full laboratory, pilot plant and semi-bulk facilities are maintained to carry out any trials or
technical service work associated with our products. This team of technologists is available to carry out trials at customer’s premises when
appropriate.

These resources are available without any obligation on the customer to purchase our products.
The information given in this leaflet is based not only on work in our laboratories but also on the reported results of other workers in this
field. It is offered without guarantee and no patent liability is assumed.
 SANIGUARD-7500 - use in Non-textile
CAS Number : 27668-52-6
EINECS : 248-595-8
EPA Number : 75174-

1. Product description
SANIGUARD-7500 is a stable aqueous solution of a Silicone Quaternary ammonium which can form an invisible and durable micro-biostatic coating on a
broad range of hard surfaces. This water based product is non-toxic, non-flammable, VOC free and contains no heavy metals
SANIGUARD-7500 possesses powerful anti-microbial properties which make it very effective against Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria and viruses.
SANIGUARD-7500 is also designed to eliminate a wide range of odors for extended period of time.

2. Application
Air control : Filter & Air Ducts (metallic materials)
Concrete industry
Paints

3. Product Application
AIR CONTROL : FILTER & AIR DUCTS (metallic materials)

SANIGUARD-7500 on FILTER
Provides an invisible durable microbiostatic coating on most substrates from a water-based system.
Inhibits the growth of odor causing bacteria.
Prevents the growth of mold/mildew and algae.
Is compatible with many processes and conditions, including pH from 3 to 10.
Attacks malodors at their source to prevent decay.
Can be incorporated into the manufacture of a wide variety of materials, providing extended life and usefulness to many products.

Uses
Air purification systems.
Automobiles.
Re-circulating air handling systems.
Vacuum cleaner filters.
Aquariums.
Application level
Generally applied by spray : a 10% dilution

SANIGUARD-7500 on AIR DUCTS (metallic materials)

Has 6 months protection against mold, mildew, fungus and algae

Is superior protection from moisture penetration and the effect of weathering
Can be cleaned up easily , and is non-toxic to humans, animals and vegetation
Resists staining and water penetration and even resists spider webbing
Dries to the touch in 1 to 2 hours, may be recoated in 3 to 4 hours depending on condition

Application level
Spray over air ducts(metalic materials)
Mix thoroughly before use, easily applied with a quality brush, roller, airless spray and low pressure hand pump sprayer
Always apply material to test panel prior to application
Dry to the touch in 1 ¡V 2 hours, may be recoated in 3 ¡V 4 hours depending on condition
Dilution Ratio 1 : 5 pure water. 200 litres = 1,000 litres of ready to use(RTU) products

CONCRETE INDUSTRY
SANIGUARD-7500 in Concrete Industry
Prevents deterioration due to fungi (mold and mildew), bacteria and algae.
Prevents stains caused by fungi (mold and mildew), bacteria and algae.
Prevents odors caused by fungi (mold and mildew), bacteria and algae.
Prevents deposition of dust on the treated surfaces.
Is easy to apply and more effective than traditional antimicrobial products.

Uses
Air purification systems.
Automobiles.
Re-circulating air handling systems.
Vacuum cleaner filters.
Aquariums.

Application level
30 ml to 90 ml / litre of water. This amount shall be included in total water of the concrete mix design (for wet mix shotcrete).
PAINTS INDUSTRY
SANIGUARD-7500 in Paints Industry
Ionic Solutions offer a line of EPA-registered antimicrobial products approved to be used in wood , decks painting, latex indoor and outdoor paints and
stains; woodstains, architectural paints; lacquer and maintenance coatings; films; laminates and finishes including alkyd, urethane, enamel, epoxy, siloxaline,
amino resins, textile coatings, extrusion coatings, architectural coatings and overlays, anti-corrosion coatings fire-resistant coatings, aliphatic coatings,
vinylester and polyester coatings, gel coatings, aminoresins, resins used as additive mixes for cement, epoxy laminating resins.

By incorporating SANIGUARD-7500 in the Wood for wood furniture will inhibit deterioration and damage cause by these microorganisms for an extended
period of time.

Uses
Ionic Solutions’ antimicrobials products were designed for applications that demand high levels of prevention of Mold & Mildew including:
Wood Furniture
Industrial Building
Homes & Apartments
Long-term Care Facilities
Hotels & Motels
Offices & Conference Centers
Supermarkets & Restaurants
Food Processing Centers
Doctor¡¦s Offices
Government Buildings
Laboratories & Research Centers
School & other Public Buildings
Airports & Transportation Centers
Commercial & Private Kitchens
Public & Private Washrooms

List of SANIGUARD-7500 antimicrobial activity

SAFE USE AND HANDLING

Good hygienic and industrial practices should be followed and, when employed as recommended, SANIGUARD-7500 will not present any hazard. However, prolonged skin contact with the
neat product should be avoided and any splashes on the skin should be washed off with water.

For further instructions, see SANIGUARD-7500 Material Safety Data Sheet.

TECHNICAL SERVICE
A team of trained textile technologists, along with full laboratory, pilot plant and semi-bulk facilities are maintained to carry out any trials or technical service work associated with our
products. This team of technologists is available to carry out trials at customer’s premises when appropriate.

These resources are available without any obligation on the customer to purchase our products.

The information given in this leaflet is based not only on work in our laboratories but also on the reported results of other workers in this field. It is offered without guarantee and no
patent liability is assumed.
 SANIGUARD-7500
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