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nShield® Antimicrobial Additives for Plastics, Fibers & Textiles

Built-in antimicrobial protection that extends product life, controls odor, and enhances hygiene across healthcare, hygiene, and packaging applications.

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Protect. Refresh. Resist. Empower.

Delivering enduring freshness and protection with smart antimicrobial technology built for performance.

Americhem’s nShield® antimicrobial additives deliver long-lasting, built-in surface protection that enhances product integrity and consumer trust. Designed for plastics and fibers, nShield® helps inhibit microbial growth, reduce odors, and extend product life, making it ideal for hygiene-sensitive applications.

These EPA/BPR-compliant additives are customizable and compatible with a wide range of polymer systems, including those used in healthcare, packaging, and performance textiles. Whether your end use demands odor control, surface hygiene, or durability, nShield® offers a proven antimicrobial solution.

  • Inhibits bacteria, mold, mildew, fungi, and algae
  • Enhance freshness, hygiene, and odor control
  • Compatible with melted polymers
  • Available in silver, copper, zinc, and botanical formulations
  • Ideal for healthcare, hygiene, automotive, and construction applications

Antimicrobial Additives for High-Touch Plastics, Fibers & Nonwovens

Built for performance, nShield® antimicrobial additives provide long-lasting protection where hygiene, durability, and odor control are essential. These advanced formulations are engineered to resist microbial growth and extend product lifecycle across high-touch surfaces. They support compliance in healthcare, hygiene, and consumer goods, without compromising material performance or processing.

nShield® is compatible with diverse polymer systems and manufacturing methods, including melt processing, extrusion, and injection molding. It’s trusted in medical textiles, personal care, automotive interiors, and nonwoven packaging.

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nShield® delivers built-in antimicrobial protection for plastics, fibers, and nonwovens. Let’s help you choose the right formulation for hygiene, durability, and compliance.

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