How does the mPale Antimicrobial with Aegis Microbe Shield Technology work?
The active ingredient in mPale antimicrobial forms a colorless,odorless positively charged polymer, which chemically bonds to the treated surface. You can think of it as a layer of microscopic swords or a bed of nails protecting the surface. When an organism comes in contact with the treated surface, the quaternary amine sword punctures the cell membrane and the electrical charge shocks the cell, effectively killing the microorganism. Since nothing is transferred to the now dead cell, the antimicrobial does not lose strength and the sword is ready for the next cell to contact it. Normal cleaning of treated surfaces is necessary to prevent buildup of dirt, dead microbes, etc. which would cover the treatment.
