Technology Introduction and Review
BactiBlock®, Ionic Silver (Ag), Antimicrobial Additives
(Engineered Clays Material Science)
Who is NBM?
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 Commercial Additive Plant - Vall D'Uixò, Spain
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 Commercial Extrusion Plant - Valencia, Spain
 Capacity: 2500t/year (50,000-150,000t
resin/year)
 Capacity: 4000t/year
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 Pilot Plants and Laboratory - Valencia,
Spain
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 Commercial Offices –
 Nanotechnology, plastics compounding,
microbiology, barrier properties, food
contact testing, thermal and mechanical
plastics properties
 (O2TR, WVTR, WAXS, TGA, DSC, UV-IR,
etc.)
 Patented
Technology
 Global Footprint
 Active Production
 Technical Support
 Performance
 Spain (Valencia), Japan (Tokio), and USA (Boston);
Future Openings Include Brazil (Sao Paolo) and
India (New Delhi)
Technology
 The Silver Antimicrobial of Choice!
"Green" Values and Technology:
 Food contact approved products (EU & FDA)
 Safe handling (no nano-powders)
 Naturally sourced raw materials (clays)
 Focus on sustainable and biodegradable resins
 Recyclable (and compostable) product
Why NBM? – The Advantage
NBM breakthroughs solve some of the traditional clay limitations
 Problem: Lack of versatility - Mainly limited to 1 mineral (Montmorillonite)
 NBM offers a wider choice of base minerals and modification systems. More materials (plastics,
biopolymers, ceramics) and better properties.
 Problem: Limited compatibility (limited dispersion) to base materials (polymers,
ceramics)
 NBM offers proprietary technology for optimal dispersion and new active functionalities
 10 Patent Applications
 Problem: Limited production capacity and high cost
 NBM has invested close to +10 mill. Euro in a unique industrial plant - increased production
capacity, product efficiency and reduced cost.
 Problem: Doubts regarding safety
 NBM offers full compliance with food contact regulations (EU & FDA)
The Origin of the Technology
Clay Purification & Modification
Purified Mineral: Natural clay tactoid (stack)
Surface Modification
Clay Platelet
Surface modifier (Ag)
Modified Clay
NBM - Clay Dispersion
Excellent clay dispersion
in the polymer matrix and not migration
Clay Platelet
Surface modifier (Ag)
Polymer Chain
Why use NBM technology for clays?
 Better Dispersion and efficiency
 Broad Compatibility - Substantially more neutral in terms of inherent carrier
properties (polymers, coating etc.)
The Next Generation - Engineered Clay
1st Generation of Additives
2nd Generation of Additives
Physical Properties Clay only
Active Properties
Clay + Functionalization
Barrier Properties
Antimicrobial (Silver ions
)
Mechanical & Thermal Properties
Oxygen Scavengers (Iron ions
Foaming
Foaming (Natural Extract)
)
BactiBlock® Antimicrobial Additives
 Higher efficiency than standard antimicrobial additives due to high
dispersion
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 Durability is ensured through permanent modification or controlled
release mechanisms
Patented Production Process
Purification
Surface Modification
Particle Control
Activation Process
Raw Clay
O2Block®
BactiBlock
Refined Clay
NBM can offer its additives in powder form or in concentrate forms (MB, Gel, ...)
Extrusion &
Other Concentrated
Processes
+
O2Block®
BactiBlock
Resin
Additive Concentrates
and Masterbatches
BactiBlock® Antimicrobial Additives
Product approvals:
Antimicrobial Applications
Healthcare & Medical
Furniture &
Office Accessories
Building & Construction
Food Packaging
Shoes & Apparel
BactiBlock® Grades & Recommended Dosing
THERMOSETS
Epoxy based
Polyester based
THERMOPLASTICS
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
Polystyrene
PA
PVC
PHB
ELASTOMERS
EVA
COATINGS/PAINTS
Solvent Based
Water Based
Powder Coatings
101 R1.43
%
101 R1.47
%
101 S1.19
%
101 V1.47
%
1,5 - 3
1,5 - 3
1,5 - 3
1,5 - 3
0,5 - 1,5
0,5 - 1,5
0,5 - 1,5
0,5 - 1,5
0,75 - 2,5
0,75 - 2
0,5 - 2
--0,5 - 3
1-2
0,75 - 2,5
0,75 - 2
0,5 - 2
0,75 - 2
--1-2
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
--1-2
1-3
1-3
1-3
1-3
--1-2
0,5 - 1,5
1 - 2,5
0,25 - 1
0,25 - 1
1-3
0,25 - 1
0,25 - 1
1-3
0,25 - 1
0,25 - 1
0,5 - 1,5
----0,5 - 1,5
Antimicrobial Test
BactiBlock® Antimicrobial for a wide range of applications
 Powder coatings
 Gel Coats
 Plastics
 Water and Solvent based Coatings
Norms Compliant:
- JIS Z 2801 and ISO 22196:2007 (flat no hydrophilic or absorbent surfaces)
- ASTM E2149 (hydrophilic surfaces, foams, powder, etc.)
- NCCLS macro - dilution (powders)
- SIAA
NBM technology - Protected Worldwide
The FUTURE development of NBM TECHNOLOGY will coexist with an strategy
based on Agreements with the main Research & Development Centers worldwide
The EXISTING development of NBM TECHNOLOGY is supported by the following IP:
Patent No. 2005/03232, "Process for manufacturing nanocomposite materials for multisectorial applications", which PCT (WO2007074184A1) was recently extended worlwide.
Patent No. 200703100, "New nanocomposite materials with blocking capacity to electromagnetic radiation and obtaining procedure", which PCT (WO2009/065986) was recently
extended worlwide.
Patent No. 200703101, "Procedure for the manufacturing of packaging with improved passive, active and intelligent properties by incorporating bioactive polymers through
electrospinning techniques".
Patent No. 200802035, "Polymer matrix nanocomposite materials with improved barrier and mechanical properties and obtaining procedure", which PCT (WO2010/004074) was
recently extended worlwide.
Patent No. 200802035, "Polymer matrix nanocomposite materials with improved barrier and mechanical properties and obtaining procedure", which PCT (WO2010/004074) was
recently extended worlwide.
Patent No. 200801902, "Nanocomposite materials with antimicrobial activity and the obtaining procedure", which PCT (WO2009/156975) was recently extended worlwide.
Patent No. 200802789, "Nanocomposite material with barrier properties to electromagnetic radiation and obtaining procedure", which PCT (WO2010/037890) was recently
extended worlwide.
Patent No. 200930353, "Nanocomposite materials with antioxidant activity and obtaining procedure".
Patent EP2226307, "Procedure to improve ball clays to be used in the manufacture of ceramic products".
Patent No. 201030215, "Procedimiento de obtención de partículas de filosilicatos laminares con tamaño
controlado y productos obtenidos por dicho proceso".
Patent No. 20103124, "Uso de nanocompuestos de polímeros sensibles a la humedad para la
fabricación de objetos y envases con mayor resistencia a la humedad",
NBM Products - Next Generation
NBM Developments and Future
Development Partnership
Additional active additives:
Additional active / bioactive components
Additives for a wider range of resins through unique patent-pending modification techniques
Increased product efficiency through patent-pending production steps
Radical and Ethylene Scavengers
Aroma release technology
Mechanical Properties Enhancers
Food Contact Antimicrobials
Tailor Made Additives based on Nanobiomatters proprietary technologies.
Thank you for your this Opportunity!
The Next Generation of Antimicrobials!
Engineeredclays
Material Science
NBM – Supportive Data
Technical Description
File
1. Why Silver? Addressing Mode of Action and EH&S (MT5, PTMT2, PTMT4b)
1. BactiBlock® - NDA Agreement (Required for Sampling)
2. BactiBlock® Brochure (MT3)
3. NBM - BactiBlock® Detailed Product Line Review (MT1, PTMT1)
4. BactiBlock® - Antimicrobial Information and Overview (MT2)
a. NBM Product Application and Comparison
5. BactiBlock® - Product Grade Comparison (MT4)
a. Particle Size (MT8, PTMT8)
b. Microorganisms Tested; Summary and Explanation of Methods (MT6, MT7, MT7B, PTMT7)
c. EPA, FDA, and Other Product Certification Requirements (MT14b)
d. JIS Z 2801:2006 (Japanese International Standard) - The Global Benchmark (PTMT7b)
Usage and Handling
Masterbatch Preperation (Formulation and Dosage); Handling Insructions (MT9)
Application Review - Coatings (MT15, PTMT15, PTMT19)
Application Review - Silicones (MT16)
Application Review - PVC (MT17a)
File