{"id":6156,"date":"2026-10-28T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/en\/?p=6156"},"modified":"2026-10-23T17:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T20:29:04","slug":"biofilm-in-bottles-and-plastic-utensils-how-antimicrobial-technology-supports-product-hygiene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/en\/2026\/10\/28\/biofilm-in-bottles-and-plastic-utensils-how-antimicrobial-technology-supports-product-hygiene\/","title":{"rendered":"Biofilm in bottles and plastic utensils: how antimicrobial technology supports product hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6156\" class=\"elementor elementor-6156\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ef56b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9ef56b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89efb70 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"89efb70\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Eh3DFnUhq4\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-rg4oDlOQz0\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-kSP3JiQ9et\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-sk_SdlGPPr\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-heOdD5MUnC\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-yYp_O0B5FR\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-XKKvCX8OVB\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5Z9k2jJvqR\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-LLTOFA5M8H\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-9hH48ENfZn\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-X2lObXQdAE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-w-IrdVjSmA\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-UW3dt_OfeK\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-CWuCrrflOA\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-11eeoFe_DE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-krVG67geZX\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-O480eYJgbF\">Bottles, squeeze bottles, containers, lunch boxes, cups, cutting boards and organizers have something in common: they stay damp, come into contact with organic residues and are used repeatedly. It is in this context that biofilm forms and starts to generate odor, stains and consumer complaints.<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-ie9QuYh8SC\">For those who manufacture or sell these products, beyond understanding why biofilm appears, what matters is how to prevent its formation at the origin of the product. This article shows how antimicrobial technology incorporated into the polymer supports product hygiene, how to implement it and how to prove performance.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a64fc1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a64fc1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where biofilm forms beyond bottles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cc0370 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6cc0370\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-F8XEb0mle4\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-L0VzZd-CXc\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mwm4maIJXa\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-ikGDcZ8UCO\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-yYke4Xh-oq\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-uquGCP9MaO\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-TPf8xADdEX\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-QunFUksBys\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-NsS2aagYKa\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-H_RCaPVHnC\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5SDH91w3ly\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mWrMLQUSys\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-CRx-K1UhG8\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Qul5hf-Y7l\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-H4bYWgva7j\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Mf3YcMJstT\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-EkP-cwMMxY\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-_68AcMGVzr\">Any damp plastic surface with residues and difficult access can serve as a base for biofilm.<\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bottles and squeeze bottles: spouts, threads, straws and sealing rings.<\/li>\n<li>Containers and lunch boxes: lids, inner corners and silicone seals.<\/li>\n<li>Cutting boards and kitchen utensils: scratches and crevices on the surface.<\/li>\n<li>Organizers and bathroom and laundry products: areas with constant humidity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-G2klWgzUD1\">In all these cases, traditional cleaning removes part of the problem, but does not prevent recolonization right after use. The origin of the phenomenon and its impacts on operations were detailed in the content on <a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/o-que-e-controle-microbiologico-industrial-e-por-que-ele-se-tornou-estrategico-para-a-industria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-test=\"link-preview-plain\">industrial microbiological control<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265f595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"265f595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How antimicrobial technology works in plastic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec0dbf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec0dbf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protection built into the resin<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f69a016 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f69a016\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">The technology is added to the polymer during processing, through masterbatch or compound, and becomes part of the product\u2019s own structure. This way, the protection acts on the surface throughout use, without depending on a later application step. The fundamentals of this approach are explained in the article on <a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/aditivos-antimicrobianos-para-plasticos-como-funcionam-e-quando-considerar-na-industria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-test=\"link-preview-plain\">antimicrobial additives for plastics<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32e89ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32e89ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What the technology does and does not do<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4c36a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d4c36a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">It reduces the growth of microorganisms on the material\u2019s surface, which helps limit the formation of biofilm and associated odors. It does not replace sanitizing, does not make the product sterile and does not remove the need for use and cleaning instructions. Communicating this limit clearly protects the brand and strengthens the credibility of the claim.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53883e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"53883e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to prevent biofilm formation: a three-layer strategy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-373f731 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"373f731\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Layer 1: product design<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-588a1fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"588a1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">Smooth inner surfaces, wider necks, removable parts and fewer crevices make cleaning easier and reduce accumulation points.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75aba4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"75aba4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Layer 2: material and additives<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-870efb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"870efb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">The choice of resin and the incorporation of antimicrobial technology protect the surface of the product body and of critical components, such as lids, spouts and seals.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b3750e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b3750e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Layer 3: usage guidance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-372390e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"372390e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-fmQA9wOmQa\">Clear instructions on disassembly, washing and drying complement the material\u2019s protection and help the consumer keep the product in good condition.<\/div>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Wlb1dOgbdj\">The best solutions combine all three layers. The additive has the advantage of acting precisely in the intervals between cleanings, which is when biofilm begins to form.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1f3608 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d1f3608\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/contato\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ARTNANOX05_EN_1_.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-6162\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ARTNANOX05_EN_1_.webp 900w, https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ARTNANOX05_EN_1_-300x183.webp 300w, https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ARTNANOX05_EN_1_-768x469.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8994976 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8994976\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to incorporate the technology into production<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0248fb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0248fb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Compatibility with the resin and the process<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab78894 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ab78894\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">The technology must be compatible with the polymer used and with the process, whether injection, blow molding or extrusion. The goal is to maintain transparency, color, mechanical strength and processability. The technical details of this type of development appear in the content on <a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/nanotecnologia-nos-plasticos-como-torna-los-mais-seguros-sustentaveis-e-inteligentes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-test=\"link-preview-plain\">technology applied to plastics<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c54c015 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c54c015\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Typical implementation steps<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c7084e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c7084e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">\n<ol>\n<li>Diagnosis: understand the product, resin, process and complaint to be solved.<\/li>\n<li>Technology and dosage selection: define the most suitable additive.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of concept: produce samples and evaluate efficacy and final properties.<\/li>\n<li>Validation: run tests at a recognized laboratory.<\/li>\n<li>Industrial pilot: validate consistency at scale.<\/li>\n<li>Launch: communicate the benefit backed by test reports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Ss4Tk3-HTv\">This flow follows the logic described in the article on <a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/da-pesquisa-ao-mercado-como-funciona-o-desenvolvimento-de-solucoes-nanotecnologicas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-test=\"link-preview-plain\">how the development of technology solutions works<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb445e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb445e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to prove performance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fd9e24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0fd9e24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Antimicrobial efficacy tests<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a86449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a86449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FNji0qsxxu\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xOoQxYFWiV\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3jntxQJl1W\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-otcF3PGxhF\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5PFIFI5DG3\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dvg1tsddLm\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-FTd-ouCDW5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mqH7MFzwJE\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-5qrxOpLJ8x\">Proof must be made with standardized methods, applied to the final material, with a report from a recognized laboratory. For plastics, antibacterial activity tests on surfaces are common and, when relevant, so are fungal resistance tests.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-274f70c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"274f70c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Durability after use and washing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f447c8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f447c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-RE5hp9tTr6\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-zAF2kSo0su\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-qW7fiMZOQG\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A-k6ZqHZBK\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-4K6Y3tv5c5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-UDLKhfRTdp\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block--c0Cd4DZbq\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-sVYxQxIZph\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-wjN548MYze\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-KgHxtOVrCe\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A_Y7tbHd9x\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dk5PSbXp0_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mTASb5vS2D\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-N3JzHRYxB_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3Fyc_BJYJv\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-LV77zqKLj0\">Since these are reusable products, it is worth evaluating whether the protection holds up after repeated washing and prolonged use. This data is decisive to support the claim throughout the product\u2019s life.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce86ea3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce86ea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Regulatory validation<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c876604 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c876604\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-RE5hp9tTr6\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-zAF2kSo0su\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-qW7fiMZOQG\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A-k6ZqHZBK\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-4K6Y3tv5c5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-UDLKhfRTdp\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block--c0Cd4DZbq\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-sVYxQxIZph\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-wjN548MYze\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-KgHxtOVrCe\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A_Y7tbHd9x\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dk5PSbXp0_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-mTASb5vS2D\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-N3JzHRYxB_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-3Fyc_BJYJv\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-LV77zqKLj0\">For products in contact with food and beverages, the solution must meet the requirements applicable in the destination markets. To understand how this type of validation works, read the article on <a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/certificacoes-epa-e-fda-para-antimicrobianos-o-que-sao-e-como-funcionam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-test=\"link-preview-plain\">EPA and FDA certifications for antimicrobials<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3759124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3759124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to communicate the benefit responsibly<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f00f3e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f00f3e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-RE5hp9tTr6\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-zAF2kSo0su\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-qW7fiMZOQG\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A-k6ZqHZBK\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-4K6Y3tv5c5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-UDLKhfRTdp\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block--c0Cd4DZbq\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-sVYxQxIZph\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-wjN548MYze\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-KgHxtOVrCe\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A_Y7tbHd9x\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dk5PSbXp0_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-EIOpAPkhTw\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-GeXVc6pN6C\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-0N6yDFdIMZ\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Scfk8z8k7L\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-xE1Gjt_gwC\">Good commercial communication says what the technology does, based on data, and avoids absolute promises. Clear claims, linked to the tests carried out, reduce regulatory risk and increase the trust of distributors and retailers. This care is consistent with what we discuss about <a class=\"ql-link\" href=\"https:\/\/nanoxtech.com\/sustentabilidade-industrial-e-real-ou-marketing-verde-como-diferenciar-praticas-legitimas-de-greenwashing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-test=\"link-preview-plain\">sustainability and responsible messaging in industry<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aac134a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aac134a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a224154 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a224154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does the antimicrobial additive change the color or transparency of the product?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ed7cd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ed7cd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-RE5hp9tTr6\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-zAF2kSo0su\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-qW7fiMZOQG\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A-k6ZqHZBK\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-4K6Y3tv5c5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-UDLKhfRTdp\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block--c0Cd4DZbq\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-sVYxQxIZph\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-wjN548MYze\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-KgHxtOVrCe\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A_Y7tbHd9x\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dk5PSbXp0_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-EIOpAPkhTw\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-GeXVc6pN6C\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-0N6yDFdIMZ\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Scfk8z8k7L\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-ZIPPMdKfmh\">It depends on the technology, the dosage and the resin. For this reason, a proof of concept with your material is essential before deciding.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4554d28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4554d28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Does the protection also apply to lids and seals?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-330f251 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"330f251\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-RE5hp9tTr6\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-zAF2kSo0su\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-qW7fiMZOQG\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A-k6ZqHZBK\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-4K6Y3tv5c5\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-UDLKhfRTdp\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block--c0Cd4DZbq\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-sVYxQxIZph\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-wjN548MYze\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-KgHxtOVrCe\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-A_Y7tbHd9x\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-dk5PSbXp0_\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-EIOpAPkhTw\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-GeXVc6pN6C\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-0N6yDFdIMZ\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-Scfk8z8k7L\">\n<div class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-ZIPPMdKfmh\">It can, as long as the technology is incorporated into those components and validated for the specific material.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584aed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"584aed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can it be applied to a product that is already on the market?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05424c0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05424c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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