Lotte Chemical Develops 2nd Generation Antibacterial Plastic Material 'Everban'

Existing Antibacterial Material Brand 'Evermoin' 2nd Generation Material
Added Virus Suppression Function... Reducing Anxiety About Coronavirus

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Lotte Chemical has jointly developed a plastic material with enhanced antiviral performance in collaboration with Korea University Medical Center. This is the second generation of the previously developed antibacterial material 'Evermoin,' which adds virus inhibition functionality alongside bacterial growth suppression.

The Everban material can inhibit bacterial growth even under high concentrations of harmful bacteria such as MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), and has been developed as a specialty material capable of maintaining continuous antifungal performance under conditions such as scratches, high temperature, high humidity, and ultraviolet exposure.

Additionally, it is a next-generation comprehensive solution for suppressing harmful microorganisms with antiviral performance secured against influenza, COVID-19 virus, and the Delta variant. It is expected to be applicable for various uses sensitive to hygiene and safety, such as medical equipment, frequently touched items like credit cards, interior sheets, and handles.

Since October last year, Lotte Chemical has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea University Medical Center under the theme of 'Joint Development of New Materials Safe to Use in the COVID-19 Era,' conducting joint research on the development and performance evaluation of antiviral plastic materials. Internal product verification results showed that both the COVID-19 virus and the Delta variant virus were eradicated by more than 99% within 24 hours.

Meanwhile, since 2017, Lotte Chemical has been supplying customers with the antibacterial material 'Evermoin,' which can be applied to plastics and artificial marble used in daily life and bathroom products, electrical and electronic components, and furniture. In 2020, it became the world's first to obtain ISO 21702 certification, the international standard for antiviral processed products, by verifying antiviral performance against Influenza A virus in the synthetic resin material field.

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