# THE WHY, WHAT AND WHEREFORE OF ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEMS

> Title: THE WHY, WHAT AND WHEREFORE OF ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEMS Page Range: p.101-113 Author(s): Simmons J File size: 381K Download the pdf (subscribers only) Buy the pdf (non-subscribers) Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites Issue Year: ppc Volume: 11 Issue No: No. 2 Abstract...

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**Title: THE WHY, WHAT AND WHEREFORE OF ANTIMICROBIAL SYSTEMS**
 Page Range: p.101-113
 Author(s): Simmons J
 File size: 381K
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 Journal: Polymers and Polymer Composites
 Issue Year: ppc
 Volume: 11
 Issue No: No. 2

**Abstract**
 The use of antimicrobial systems in plastics products is discussed, with particular reference to the products from Wells Plastics. It is emphasised that it is important to choose the correct system to suit the product and its intended application, and that the efficacy of the antimicrobial system must be verified through appropriate antimicrobial testing. Antimicrobial test methods such as the halo and viable count methods are described. 12 refs.

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