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Polamx is a biocide additive used against microbes in suspension or on surfaces to retard the process of  microorganism growth, highly effective, harmless to human and environmentally safe. It is the only product of its kind that can provide long term protection against germs and bacteria even antibiotic resistant bacteria including Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Clostridium difficile (C. Difficile). The efficacy of Polamx and the types of organisms they inhibit vary considerably, depending on the concentrations of each component and synergism among components in different formulations.

Characteristic
•	Broad spectrum, fast acting bactericide

•	Active against both Gram positive bacteria and  Gram negative bacteria

•	Active against pathogenic organisms, e.g. E.coli

•	Active against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, e.g. MRSA, VRE

•	Active against odor-causing bacteria

•	Active against enveloped and naked viruses

Mechanism of Action
The lethal action of Polamx to bacterial cell is believed that they can disrupt the lipid cell membrane. Polamx have strongly positive charges and can bind rapidly to the electronegative envelope of bacteria and displace the stabilizing presence of Mg2+ and Ca2+ ions. This binding is to the cytoplasmic membrane, or to lipopolysaccharide and  peptidoglycan components of the cell wall, which can change the  phospholipids environment of the membrane and cause the loss of its bio-function, or destroy the cytoplasmic membrane and lead to the death of the bacteria. A large percentage of the target organisms cannot break down the Polamx.

Application
Domestic hygiene

In recent years, there has been concern on the knowledge about domestic hygiene practices for prevention of food poisoning. Thus Polamx can be applied and incorporated into wide range of household product include; Hard surface cleaner, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Floor Cleaner, Fabric Odour Eliminator & Refreshener. Carpet Cleaner. Personal hygiene product include; Hand Mousse, Alcohol/non-Alcohol Hand Wash and Hand Gel, Shower Gel, Deodorant.

Polamx can also be apply to other areas such as:

Industrial Hygiene

Food & beverage Hygiene

Hospital Hygiene

Stability
Biodegradable.

The surfactant(s) contained in the consumable product (comply) with the biodegradability criteria as laid down in Regulation (EC) No. 648/2004 on detergents.

Approval
Polamx as biocide additives is scientific approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or USFDA).

External Link

 * Food & Drug Administration homepage.
 * Veterinary Research Insitute, Department of veterinary services, Malaysia.