MarMac Applied Infrastructure Sciences has launched Admixture AMX 5500, a water-based, ultra-low VOC agent formulated with Microban International antimicrobial technology to curtail bacterial growth throughout the service life of concrete surfaces and structures. The Microban ingredient in AMX 5500 works to rupture the microbial cells and terminally disrupt the cell walls of fungi, molds and mildew without altering the visual appearance of cured concrete. MarMac and Microban are promoting the admixture as providing “an innovative new solution for the industry to help prevent both staining and Microbial-Induced Corrosion of Concrete.”
Microban-powered AMX 5500 suits concrete in all construction conditions, especially those exposed to humidity or challenging environmental factors such as sanitary sewer infrastructure, where structures are prone to damage from sulfide-producing microbes. AMX 5500 is also effective in reducing aesthetically damaging stains from mold and mildew in a wide variety of commercial and residential concrete applications, from parking garages and commercial buildings to sidewalks, driveways, patios and pool decks. The product may be used in any new concrete structure requiring permanent protection from bacterial growth and MICC, based on results of ASTM C1904-20, Standard Test Methods for Determination of the Effects of Biogenic Acidification on Concrete Antimicrobial Additives and/or Concrete Products.
“We are proud to help power MarMac products for the residential, commercial cast-in-place, and precast concrete infrastructure markets in prolonging the functional life and aesthetic performance of concrete through AMX 5500,” says Microban President Michael Ruby. “We look forward to expanding our partnership in the future to develop more cutting-edge solutions for downstream concrete customers.”
“In the research, design, testing, and production of AMX 5500 we took advantage of 70-plus years in the industry to identify a real issue and provide a solution. Our customers came to us with this problem and Microban stepped up immediately to provide the best technologies and product to help,” adds MarMac AIS Division President Jamie Martin. “MarMac and Microban are both committed to driving continuous improvement in building materials and delivering effective solutions.”
“We were able to design a water-based, ultra-low VOC formulation, which when used properly is both safe and effective,” concludes MarMac AIS Director of Formulations Dr. Timothy Boone. “This product reflects our commitment to take advantage of very new technologies to create safer and more effective chemistry products which help protect our world’s infrastructure.”
— MarMac Applied Infrastructure Sciences, McBee, S.C., 843/335-7015; www.marmac.com/ais; Microban International, Huntersville, N.C., 704/875-0806; www.microban.com.