Bac Shield long term antimicrobial 1 gallon concentrate

Bac Shield is odorless, water-based, safe, non-toxic, naturally occurring molecule that forms an invisible anti-microbial shield inhibiting the growth of harmful and foul odor causing microbes, germs, bacteria, mold, and fungi. It does not leave any soap scum or residue. It does not wash off and its efficacy is not reduced by any kind of leaching mechanism and providing antimicrobial protection for a minimum of ninety (90) days. Effective on sports apparel, sports equipment, locker rooms, mats, bathroom showers. Bac-Shield is an antimicrobial EPA registered product that inhibits the growth of odor causing bacteria, mold, mildew and fungi on textiles and other treated surfaces. Ordinary cleaners and disinfectants offer no protection to materials between treatments, leaving them vulnerable to recontamination. Bac-Shield helps control the source of contamination and resulting odors by preventing the growth of microbes. (EPA Reg# 81446-2, EPA Est# 081446-NC-002, CA EPA Reg # 81446-2-AA). Bac-Shield’s active ingredient is Chitosan, the second most abundant naturally occuring compound, after cellulose. Chitosan is known to possess anti-bacterial properties, which allows it to be used as an active ingredient in antimicrobial pesticides. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0566-0019; Chitin Case 6063) Chitosan works in two ways. First, Chitosan reacts with molecules on the surfaces of cell walls, forming a layer that nutrients the cell needs cannot pass through. Second, Chitosan punctures cell walls, disrupting the cell’s food production and its reproduction. Thus the growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi are inhibited. Bac-Shield, made from Chitosan, is different from products that clean or disinfect articles. Bac-Shield works between cleanings to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungi that cause odor, stains, discoloration, decay and deterioration of treated materials. CONCENTRATED, WILL MAKE 21 GALLONS OF READY TO USE PRODUCT