What is the purpose of the silane portion of the molecule?
Silanes are extremely efficient bonding agents that can be coupled to other molecules and then used to permanently bond those molecules to a target surface. Our antimicrobial silane modifies virtually any surface and transforms it into a material that will not support microbial growth. Are the AEGIS Microbe Shield products quaternary compounds? Yes and no. The AEGIS active ingredient is an organofunctional silane, but part of the molecule is a quaternary compound. Unlike traditional quats, which have a limited kill spectrum, the AEGIS technology provides long-term protection and controls a wide range of microorganisms including bacteria, fungus, algae, and mold. What is the difference between the AEGIS Microbe Shield products and other antimicrobials on the market? Conventional products penetrate living cells and kill by way of poisoning the organism or disrupting a vital life process. They are designed to act quickly and dissipate quickly. Most commercial antimicrobials used for treat
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