What is Microban® antimicrobial protection?
Microban Products Company custom engineers durable antimicrobial solutions for a broad range of product applications. Microban engineers work with over a dozen different antimicrobial technologies in order to deliver the most effective antimicrobial solution based on that application's usage conditions, those microorganisms likely to impact the application and the product's manufacturing parameters.

Microban protection can be found in the leading brands of consumer and industrial products around the world. Visit the Microban web site at www.microban.com for a look at the increasing number of products available with built-in Microban antimicrobial product protection.

How does Microban technology work?
When a microorganism comes in contact with the product surface, Microban protection penetrates the cell wall of the microorganism making it unable to function, grow and reproduce.

Is Microban® antimicrobial protection needed on an acrylic surface
Acrylic is a non-porous surface, requiring less maintenance than many other available bath surfaces. However, the bathroom is a fertile breeding ground for microorganisms that can double in number every 20 minutes on an untreated surface. Microban technology is built-in to Luxury Bath products to provide an added level of cleanliness. Microban antimicrobial protection inhibits the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains and oder on the surface of your tub or shower. The continuous antimicrobial cleaning action of Microban technology makes your Luxury Bath system easier to clean and keeps it cleaner between cleanings. And because Microban technology is built-in during the manufacturing process, it won't wash off or wear away giving your tub or shower continuous protection that lasts the lifetime of the system.

EPA Registration Guidelines and Claims
Anitmicrobial additives fall under the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA rules governing the usage of antimicrobial additives is defined under the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, better known as FIFRA. FIFRA guidelines require that antimicrobial additives be registered for use with a specific sub registration for each end product application. The antimicrobial additive used in Luxury Bath is registered by the EPA for use in many products including acrylic tubs, sinks and bath accessories.

In regards to claims, the EPA treated article notice specifies the allowable claims for products using built-in anitmicrobial technology. These guidelines prohibit all companies using a built-in antimicrobial additive from making public health claims. The claims being made by Microban Products Company are in compliance with the allowable claims as outlined by the EPA. Microban® antimicrobial product protection inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew that can cause stains and odors on the acrylic surface. Microban technology makes Luxury Bath systems easier to clean and keeps them cleaner between cleanings.

Microban Testing
All products engineered with Microban technology undergo testing to validate the effectiveness of the product as required by the EPA, which governs the usage of antimicrobial products. All products are tested using approved industry standard testing methods.