Inorganic/Organic hybrid anti-mold agent CAVINON

Cavinon is an inorganic and organic hybrid anti-mold agent with intercalated active ingredients in a layered inorganic compound. With its hybridization design, Cavinon has higher heat resistance, water resistance, and sustainability compared to conventional organic anti-mold agents. It can be used in a variety of applications where durability is required.

Product Name

CAVINON

Features

  • Resistant to heat and able to be mixed into resin.
  • Designed to release active ingredient gradually and keep longer-term effectiveness.
  • Resistant to water and chemicals.
  • Effective against a variety of molds.
Features

Usage

Daily sundries Triangular strainers, washbasins, bathtub covers, cleaning supplies, buckets, etc.
Home electronics Air conditioners, washing machines, vacuum cleaners and refrigerators
Interior and building materials Wallpaper, curtains, shower curtains and carpets
Building materials Paints, sealants, mortar, concrete and adhesives
Others Tents, leather shoes and sporting goods

Specifications

Grades and Features

Grades Features Appearance Average particle diamete Heat resistance temperature
Cavinon 800 Standard grade for anti-mold

White to

pale yellow powder

5μm Approx. 250°C
Cavinon 900 Standard grade of antibacterial
+ anti-mold
White powder 4μm Approx. 270°C
Cavinon 740HV

Antibacterial

+ anti-mold grade with

enhanced antibacterial effect

White to

pale yellow powder

5μm Approx. 250°C
Cavinon 940

Anti-bacterial

+ anti-mold grade with

enhanced anti-mold effect

Pale yellow powder 4μm Approx. 230°C

Mechanism of action

Cavinon exhibits its anti-mold effect by gradually releasing the active ingredient, causing functional inhibition inside mold cells and eliminating the regeneration of fungal cells.

Effect

Cavinon has been shown to inhibit the growth of a wide range of microorganisms.

Minimum inhibitory concentration [MIC] (μg/mL)

Microorganism type Cavinon 800 Cavinon 900 Cavinon 900 Cavinon 940
Aspergillus niger <6.25 <6.25 <6.25 <6.25
Chaetomium globosum <6.25 <6.25 <6.25 <6.25
Penicillium funiculosum <6.25 <6.25 <6.25 <6.25
Penicillium citrinum <6.25 <6.25 <6.25 <6.25
Cladosporium cladosporioides <6.25 <6.25 <6.25 <6.25
Aureobasidium pullulans 6.25 12.5 6.25 12.5
Gliobasidium virens 50 100 100 25
Rhizopus oryzae 100 200 100 200
Escharichia coli 2000 500 250 500
Staphylococcus aureus 62.5 125 62.5 125

Safety

The safety of Cavinon has been confirmed by various tests. Although there is some skin irritation depending on the grade, no irritation has been observed in products treated with anti-mold resins blended at practical concentrations.

Safety items Cavinon 800 Cavinon 900 Cavinon 740HV Cavinon 940
Acute oral toxicity LD50 >2,000mg/kg >2,000mg/kg >2,000mg/kg >2,000mg/kg
Mutagenicity Negative Negative Negative Negative
Primary skin irritation Moderately irritating Moderately irritating Moderately irritating Moderately irritating
Human patch test 1.5% PP board
Unstimulating

0.5% ABS board

Unstimulating

Example of processing

Example of application in molded polyethylene product

Since the active ingredient does not easily bleed out, CAVINON prevents growth of mold for long term.

  Untreated Left for 90 days

0.5% of

Cavinon800 added

Example of application in molded polyethylene product
Example of application in molded polyethylene product

0.5% of

Triazole-based antifungal agent added

Example of application in molded polyethylene product
Example of application in molded polyethylene product

0.5% of

Haloalkylthio-based antifungal agent added

Example of application in molded polyethylene product
Example of application in molded polyethylene product

Example of Sealant Processing

Silicone sealants with Cavinon have excellent anti-mold effects even after 200 hours of immersion in running water.

  Untreated After 90 days of standing
Blank

Cavinon 940

1.0% added

Isothiazoline mold inhibitor

1.0% added

Inquiries

Department in charge
Inorganic Functional Materials Department
Phone number
+81-3-3597-7265
*9:00 am - 5:00 pm (except weekends and holidays)

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