"We are extremely impressed with their work force." Says John Martin, vice president of Carson City, NV based Incline Technologies. "They certainly go out of their way to make us feel comfortable using Microban technology.

So How Does Microban get Its Ingredient into a Product? It's done using a unique technology that is based on the active ingredient found in popular antibacterial soaps, shampoos, and deodorants. MPC has developed the proprietary technology to make this ingredient part of a solid product's composition.		Other antimicrobials could have durability or efficacy issues. That is why it is important to use only antimicrobials that are tried, tested and widely used.Microban additives can be found in products ranging from apparel to toothbrushes to cutting boards. How does Microban work with manufacturers to ensure the ingredient is properly incorporated into various products?
Microban protection can be incorporated into all types of plasti, synthetic and natural fibers, providing resistance to the growth of Bacteria, Molds and Fungi that caused odors and stains. Microban protection is engineered to the last the life of the product. It does not rub, wash or wear off. Understanding Microban Microban president Glenn Cueman says both manufacturers and retailed can benefit from the Microban technology. Here are some thoughts from Cueman.		Cueman MPC assigns a project manager to each customer account to oversee all aspects of the relationship between MPC and the manufacturer. The MPC technical staff chemists works closely with the manufacturers product development team to analyze the product composition, use and manufacturing process to ensure eficient and effective incorporation of the Microban ingredient. We work to customize the product system utilizing our extensive polymer experience to match the clients requirements for the product. Additionally, we work with our clients to develop a quality assurance process and testing requirements to ensure the Microban ingredient is incorporated properly.
What is Microban, and how does it work? Cueman Microban is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless ingredient that is incorporated directly into a polymer's molecular structure. Microban inhibits the growth of microorganisms by using an electrochemical mode of action to penetrate and disrupt their cell walls and other key cell functions. These cells are then unable to reproduce, thereby inhibiting the growth of the organism.		MPC's staff microbiologists, as part of the quality assurance program, regularly test products to ensure that they can, in fact, guard against the growth of bacteria once Microban has been put in the product. MPC's product manger oversees and coordinates all activities with the chemists and microbiologists to bring the product to market quickly. In addition, Microban works together with its partners to help develop marketing strategies and sales materials.   Who regulates the company? Is it the EPA or The FDA? What needs to be done to ensure compliance?
Microban additive molecules 3work continuously over the life of the product to inhibit bacterial and fungal growth. Microban protection affects only the treated material itself. Its properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria do not transfer to items that may come in contact with the material.		Cueman The product application, in part, determines what government agency regulates the incorporation of an antimicrobials and claims about it. For example, the FDA regulated products that incorporate Microban. One of those products illustrates the low level of toxicity of Microban. This product is a plastic drape used during surgery.
Microban protection is designed to last the life of the product, and since it is incorporated into the material itself, it does not rub, wash, or wear off. Use of products made with the Microban additive in no way eliminates the need to clean, disinfect or care for products the way you normally would.Microban helps keep products cleaner and fresher between cleanings.		The EPA has regulatory authority over over most other product applications. The Microban ingredient has been registered by the epa for use in an extensive list of end products for consumer and commercial use.   How do you certify that the ingredient works?
Are all antimicrobials alike? Cueman It should be noted that all antimicrobials are not alike. they can differ considerably in terms of safety, efficacy, durability, and cost. All these factors can significantly impact the true benefit for the product, manufacturer and retailer.For example, everyone wants to add the least cost to a product. but just because a product is cheap, does not mean it is the right ingredient for the intended use. If the ingredient is a heavy metal, which many antimicrobials contain, consumers may have a concern about that. There have been some comments in the press about the development of resistant organisms. What are you comments on this issue? Cueman While many people are aware that the overuse of prescription antibioti may result in bacteria resistant to antibioti, the active ingredient in Microban protection works quiet differently than an antibiotic. MPC has chosen for the basis of its technology and anti microbial called Triclosan, which is one of the most widely tested antimicrobials in the world. After more that 30 years of use in numerous consumer and institutional product applications around the world there has been no clinical evidence of resistant strain development linked to the ingredient, nor is there evidence of acquired bacterial resistance to other antimicrobials or antibioti resulting from its use. MPC has chosen for the basis of its technology and anti microbial called Triclosan, which is one of the most widely tested antimicrobials in the world. After more that 30 years of use in numerous consumer and institutional product applications around the world there has been no clinical evidence of resistant strain development linked to the ingredient, nor is there evidence of acquired bacterial resistance to other antimicrobials or antibioti resulting from its use.		Cueman MPC works with clients to develop quality assurance procedures for the appropriate incorporation of the Microban ingredient. Additionally, MPC has an extensive team of chemist and microbiologists on staff who regularly conduct test to ensure that the Microban additives are working to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold or mildew Additionally, MPC works with leading independent laboratories to verify these test results. What does the future hold? Cueman The future is very bright for our company and our product. We already have an extensive list of partners in consumer, medical and consumer, medical, and commercial applications. Each of these markets, both domestically and internationally, holds significant opportunity. Let's look at consumer products. On the market right now are products for virtually every category throughout the store. There are pillows, mattress pads and blankets for the home textiles section, cutting boards and food utensils in the housewares department, socks for the apparel section, and toothbrushes and humidifiers in the drug department. For the coming year, there are a number of other product lines in the final development stages and consumer demand for these products is growing. However, each of these products are appropriate applications for Microban. These variety of products opens and unprecedented promotional opportunity at retail. We also believe that our latest national print advertising campaign will bring a great deal more awareness to the benefits of the Microban ingredient and the Microban brand.