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PORON Performance
Cushioning
®
with Microban Antimicrobial Protection
®
Long-lasting comfort and protection from the inside-out
Consumer concern about daily exposure to microbes, such as odor
causing bacteria, is on the rise. According to a recent Gallup Study
over 70% of consumers are using 6+ products with antimicrobial
protection.* Rogers has taken note of this demand, by teaming up
with Microban International, the trusted leader for antimicrobial
protection. You can rest assured that all of your PORON® XRD™,
Performance and Plus Materials with Microban® antimicrobial
product protection provide consistent, reliable and long-lasting
cushioning comfort from the inside-out.
We’ve all been there – warm, moist environments found in places
such as shoes, protective apparel and equipment provide favorable
conditions for bacteria and developing odors. It is primarily the metabolic
byproducts of bacteria that cause odors. Microban antimicrobial
protection is infused into PORON Cushioning for lasting protection that
won’t wash off or wear away for the lifetime of the foam, continually
working to keep the material cleaner and fresher longer.
How Does Microban® Antimicrobial
Protection Work?
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hen microbes come in contact with the material surface,
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Microban protection penetrates the cell wall of the microbe and
disrupts key cell functions so the microbe cannot function, grow
or reproduce.
icroban technology protects PORON Cushioning from the growth
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of bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains and odors.
Maintains Performance
and Antimicrobial Protection
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icroban antimicrobial technologies are infused into the PORON
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Materials during the manufacturing process and become a
permanent part of the molecular structure.
ORON Materials with Microban technology provide consistent,
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reliable and long-lasting antimicrobial protection that will not rub,
wear or wash away.
A Proven Antimicrobial Option
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Unprotected Surface
Surface with Microban®
Antimicrobial Protection­­
2 hours
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16 hours
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20 hours
icroban technology has undergone extensive independent
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laboratory testing and has a long history of safe use in a variety
of leading consumer products from common household goods to
industrial safety.
icroban antimicrobial protection is registered with the EPA for
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all applications in which it is used.
ORON Materials with Microban antimicrobial protection meets
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some of the most stringent OEM RSL requirements for control
and monitoring of hazardous substances.
Win-Win Added Benefit
24 hours
This information is based upon standard laboratory tests and is provided for comparative purposes
to substantiate antimicrobial activity for non-public health applications. Microban technology
is not designed to replace good hygiene practices or protect users from disease causing
microorganisms. Antimicrobial action limited to product surface.
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ORON Cushioning with Microban antimicrobial protection is a
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no cost, standard offering added to all PORON XRD, Performance
and Plus Materials.
Available in a variety of standard thicknesses and color options.
Additional PORON Cushioning variations with Microban® antimicrobial protection may also be available upon special order.
Rogers recommends textile or leather covering for additional comfort and wear strength. Please contact your Rogers Customer Service Representative for more details.
*For a more complete review of the study, contact the Rogers marketing department.
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MICROBAN PROTECTION FIGHTS
STAIN- AND ODOR-CAUSING BACTERIA
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AVERAGE AGE PPM AMMONIA
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300
Untreated Foam
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250 ............................................................................................................................................
Microban® Treated Foam
200
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150 ............................................................................................................................................
100 ............................................................................................................................................
50 ............................................................................................................................................
0
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TIME (HOURS)
*AMMONIA PRODUCTION BY PROTEUS VULGARIS ON URETHANE FOAM
Reducing odor with Microban® antimicrobial protection
Warm, moist environments – such as shoes, sports equipment and apparel – provide favorable conditions for bacteria and developing odors.
Hot, sweaty gear quickly becomes moldy, bacteria-filled, stinky gear. It happens to everyone, but it doesn’t have to.
The Test
The Results
The internationally recognized JIS Z 2801 test was modified to
accommodate the foam matrix to compare untreated PORON
Cushioning Material samples to PORON Material samples treated
with Microban antimicrobial protection.
The results showed that after 18 to 24 hours, PORON Cushioning
Materials treated with Microban antimicrobial protection eliminated
99% of odor production, keeping materials fresher, longer.
For a more complete review of the study, contact your Rogers Corporation representative or the Rogers Corporation marketing department.
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The information contained in this Sell/Data Sheet is intended to assist you in designing with Rogers PORON® Performance Cushioning and should not be used to create a specification. The information and data expressed is not intended to and does not create any warranties, express or implied, including
any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or that the results described or shown on the Sell/Data Sheet will be achieved by a user for a particular purpose. Each user must develop its own design and should determine the suitability of Rogers products for that design.
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subjected to impact. Rogers makes no representation or warranty that PORON XRD Extreme Impact Protection material will prevent such injuries. The user of protective gear containing Rogers’ materials should be aware of the limitations of the gear and should exercise reasonable care and caution in the
undertaking of activities that may result in impact to the body.
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