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
Usage
Specifications

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.

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	—