Agfa has announced the launch of Synaps Xerographic Matt (XM), a synthetic paper that includes an agent which obstructs the settling and growth of both bacteria and viruses on its surface.
The agent binds to the walls of bacteria or viruses, interferes with their ability to generate energy and corrupts their DNA, preventing replication. It remains active for the entire life of the synthetic paper and also protects print areas that are covered with toner. Agfa says its antimicrobial efficiency of up to 99.99% has been proven through independent ISO 20743 and ISO 18184 tests.
The new Synaps XM replaces the existing XM product range while fully preserving its excellent print quality, antistatic process behaviour and universal printer compatibility and suits applications applications that require indoor or outdoor durability without the need for lamination, such as tags, signage, labels, posters, menu and instruction cards. The antimicrobial property will be particularly useful for products that are handled by many people.
Synaps is a polyester-based print material developed, manufactured and marketed by Agfa. It comes in two versions based on distinct print technology for offset and HP Indigo Electro-Ink (Synaps OM) and xerography / dry toner (Synaps XM). Both OM and XM products are available in a variety of weights and the OM line includes also a self-adhesive type.
Synaps XM is available from Agfa and its distributors.
