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Antimicrobial additive technology

Biomaster is an antimicrobial additive technology designed to be incorporated into materials during manufacture to support built-in product protection. When integrated into plastics, polymers, paper, paints, and coatings, Biomaster helps inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the treated product, supporting surface quality and helping reduce issues such as odor development, staining, and material degradation over time.

Because Biomaster is incorporated directly into the material rather than applied as a surface treatment, it functions as part of the product itself. This built-in approach supports consistent product performance and helps reduce microbial buildup on treated surfaces, complementing routine cleaning and maintenance practices.

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Biomaster is a silver ion–based antimicrobial additive technology developed for integration into materials during manufacture. With extensive experience supporting product development across multiple markets, Biomaster is used by manufacturers seeking built-in product protection against the growth of odor-causing, stain-causing, and material-degrading microorganisms on treated products.

The Biomaster Protected symbol is used by participating brands to indicate that Biomaster technology has been incorporated into a product. Appearing on a wide range of products globally, the symbol helps brands communicate the presence of built-in antimicrobial additive technology and its role in supporting material performance and longevity on treated articles.

Why Biomaster?

Biomaster is a silver ion–based antimicrobial additive technology developed to support built-in product protection when incorporated into materials during manufacture. Drawing on materials expertise and regulatory awareness, Biomaster is used by manufacturers seeking consistent integration and reliable support across a wide range of applications.

With Biomaster, manufacturers benefit from:

  • Built-in product protection: Antimicrobial additive functionality integrated directly into the material to help inhibit the growth of odor-causing, stain-causing, and material-degrading microorganisms on treated products.
  • Consistent material performance: Designed for use in controlled formulations that support predictable behavior within the treated article.
  • Broad material compatibility: Suitable for integration into a wide range of materials and processes, including polymers, textiles, and coatings.
  • Product differentiation: Helps brands communicate enhanced material quality and durability through the inclusion of antimicrobial additive technology.
  • Technical and regulatory support: Access to Addmaster’s technical expertise and guidance to support appropriate integration and use.

How Biomaster works

Biomaster is a silver ion–based antimicrobial additive technology designed for use in treated articles. When incorporated into a material during manufacture, Biomaster helps inhibit the growth of odor-causing, stain-causing, and material-degrading microorganisms on the treated product.

Once integrated into the material, Biomaster functions at the surface of the treated article by interacting with microorganisms in ways that limit their ability to grow and multiply. This interaction supports reduced microbial buildup on the product over time.

By helping control microbial growth on the treated material, Biomaster supports product protection by reducing issues such as odor development, staining, and material degradation. This built-in functionality complements routine cleaning and maintenance practices and is focused on maintaining material quality and durability.

Biomaster surface protection

Biomaster supports surface quality in treated materials by helping reduce the buildup of microorganisms that can contribute to staining, odor development, and material degradation.

By helping limit microbial growth on the treated product between routine cleaning cycles, Biomaster supports consistent product appearance and helps maintain material performance over time.

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Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Biomaster antimicrobial additive technology. For more general information visit our What is antimicrobial technology? page.

In a materials context, an antimicrobial refers to a substance incorporated into a product to help inhibit the growth of microorganisms on the treated article. These technologies are used to support product protection by reducing microbial growth that can contribute to odor, staining, and material degradation.

No. Antimicrobial is a broader term that refers to technologies designed to help inhibit the growth of microorganisms in general, while antibacterial specifically relates to bacteria. In treated articles, antimicrobial additives are used to support material performance rather than to provide health or hygiene protection.

When incorporated into a product during manufacture, Biomaster provides built-in antimicrobial additive functionality as part of the material. This functionality is intended to support consistent product performance by helping limit microbial growth on the treated article, alongside routine cleaning and maintenance.

Biomaster is formulated for integration into materials in accordance with applicable regulatory and material requirements for its intended use. As with any additive technology, suitability depends on the specific product, application, and regulatory context, and Addmaster provides guidance to support appropriate use.

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Solutions we offer

  • Flexible Films
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Paper & Board
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Surfaces
  • Textiles & Fabrics

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