Many modern industrial manufacturers use ionic silver to battle fungal and bacterial issues in a variety of settings. A fundamental requirement for articles used in food processing is that they are safe to come in contact with food. Grocery stores, food factories and commercial kitchens are all environments requiring safe food contact polymers for commonly utilized manufacturing equipment. The polymers must be approved by the FDA for food production use.
A silver zirconian phosphate compound has been found effective for these applications. The compound, initially used for anti-fatigue mats, can be utilized in most food processing environments. This durable, food-safe compound comes in powdered form. Powder particles are non-clumping, and the three to ten percent silver-containing compound is effective, long-term.
When used as an additive, the substance operates to discourage microbial growth by emitting positively charged ionic silver particles. These ions are only released in the presence of moisture that exists on treated surfaces, when microbes take up residence.
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