HeiQ AGS-20, a silver-silica nanocomposite containing silver nanoparticles imbedded in a matrix of amorphous silicon dioxide
- Benchmark: Benchmark Undetermined
- Assessed: 2012-07-29
Used primarily in Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, and Textile Applications applications, HeiQ AGS-20, a silver-silica nanocomposite containing silver nanoparticles imbedded in a matrix of amorphous silicon dioxide is specifically used in preservative, and textile applications.
Silver is an EPA registered active ingredient in numerous pesticide products, including antimicrobial treated textiles. NSF recently performed a GreenScreen™ assessment to characterize the hazards of inorganic, low solubility nanosilver in textiles. In the present report, NSF performs a GreenScreen™ assessment on conventional (low-solubility, non-nano) silver for comparison.
Key Functions: Food Contact & Additives, Industrial / Manufacturing, Textile Applications