Frequently asked questions The handle and the dispensing button of the new Finnpipette® F1 are made of an antimicrobial polymer. What is an antimicrobial treatment?
An antimicrobial treatment prevents growth of microbes on a surface. Surface growth on materials, both plastics and textiles, can lead to a high microbe count, foul odors, discoloration, as well as contribute to the materials degradation. Why do you need one? Microbes, such as bacteria, fungi and algae, are found everywhere around us, and they are also present on the human skin. Normally they are not harmful, but in some cases they may cause deterioration of the material they grow on. Pipettes are handheld devices and even when the user observes strict cleanliness, microbes from his/her hands may contaminate the pipette. Antimicrobial treatment of the pipette handle parts protects the device from microbial growth on its surface, thus preventing deterioration of the polymer parts. How does it work? The active ingredient of the antimicrobial material is silver in the form of silver ions. When the silver comes into contact with microorganisms, the silver ions are taken up by microbial cel
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