Antimicrobial Additives for Automotive Materials and Components

Automotive products use a wide range of polymers, coatings, textiles and other engineered materials, each with different manufacturing and performance requirements.

Biomaster antimicrobial technology can be incorporated into suitable automotive materials during manufacture to inhibit microbial growth on the treated product and help address issues such as odour, staining or material degradation associated with microbial activity.

Addmaster works with automotive manufacturers, material suppliers and component producers from initial application assessment through formulation, production trials, finished-product testing and regulatory review.

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Antimicrobial Technology for Automotive Interiors

Vehicle interiors combine many different materials and manufacturing processes, from injection-moulded polymer components and coated surfaces to textiles, seat materials and control interfaces.

Where microbial growth is relevant to the treated material, Biomaster can be considered for suitable components including interior trim, control housings, storage areas, touchpoints, seating-related materials and other manufactured parts.

The appropriate formulation depends on the material, processing conditions, intended use and performance requirements of the finished component.

Biomaster for Automotive Applications

Biomaster antimicrobial technology can be incorporated into suitable automotive materials during manufacture, making the antimicrobial function part of the treated component.

Depending on the application, Biomaster may be supplied in masterbatch, powder or liquid formats. The correct option depends on the material, manufacturing process, processing temperature and other formulation requirements.

Potential automotive applications can include:

Injection-moulded interior components
Polymer trim and housings
Coated surfaces
Selected textile and seating materials
Storage and control components
Other suitable manufactured touchpoints

Biomaster provides protection for the treated material and does not replace normal cleaning or maintenance practices.

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Developing an Antimicrobial Automotive Component

The starting point for any automotive project is the finished component rather than the additive alone.

Before recommending a formulation, Addmaster considers:

The component being treated
Material type and grade
Manufacturing process
Processing temperature
Pigments, fillers and other additives
Surface finish and appearance requirements
Intended vehicle application
Required antimicrobial performance
Applicable regulatory requirements
Finished-component testing

For suitable polymer applications, Biomaster can be introduced during processes such as injection moulding, extrusion or compounding. Coatings, textiles and other material systems require their own formulation and application assessment.

Addmaster can support formulation development, manufacturing trials, testing and responsible product communication throughout the development process.

Blog Post: Exploring Antimicrobial Additives in Car Seatbelts

Seatbelts combine textile materials, coatings and high-use components that present their own formulation and manufacturing considerations.

This article explores how antimicrobial technology can be incorporated into suitable seatbelt materials and what manufacturers should consider when assessing performance, durability and testing.

Materials Used in Automotive Products

Automotive components can involve different material families, and each requires its own approach to additive selection and incorporation.

Plastics and Polymers
Biomaster can be incorporated into suitable polymers used for moulded and extruded automotive components.

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Paints and Coatings
Suitable antimicrobial formulations can be developed for selected coatings and surface-finishing systems.

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Textiles and Fabrics
Selected textile applications can also be assessed where antimicrobial product protection is relevant to the treated material.

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Our Automotive technologies

Biomaster can be incorporated into suitable plastics, coatings, textiles and other materials during manufacture. The appropriate formulation is selected around the material, process and intended automotive application.

Performance should be demonstrated on representative samples of the finished treated component, with Addmaster supporting formulation, trials, testing and product communication.
Verimaster Technology offers a fail-safe solution to your brand protection and product verification requirements.

Invisible to the naked eye and lasting the lifetime of your product, Verimaster additives are detectable only by our sensory or optical detectors.
Scentmaster Masterbatches present a wide range of fragrances for introduction into a variety of product materials.

Due to its high fragrance concentration, Scentmaster introduction rates are typically 1% or lower - making it a cost-effective, as well as appealing addition to your product.
Masterpiece Technology is available to any customer whose product specification demands the creation of a bespoke additive solution.

Masterpiece will research, develop and implement your additive – even offering ongoing technical support throughout product manufacture.