Introducing the Best Reefer Wall Protection
Unmatched Protection and Compliance
The panel walls and surfaces of a trailer can be a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, mildew and fungus – and in this moist and humid environment, microorganisms can double in number every 20 minutes.
US Liner is the only provider of FDA-compliant refrigerated walls for reefer fleets. Now, to further ensure the highest safety standards for your cargo, we offer Versitex® AM walls with SANAFOR® antimicrobial technology.
Versitex® AM was developed exclusively for US Liner by the manufacturer of SANAFOR® antimicrobial technology to ensure the best antimicrobial protection available for reefer fleet panels while offering unmatched regulatory compliance. Unlike competitive products, Versitex® AM with SANAFOR® :
- Is proven to be highly effective in tests against both bacteria and fungi
- Is FDA compliant
- Contains a safe, environmentally sound, zinc-based antimicrobial ingredient that is certified by NSF International, registered with EPA and manufactured under GMP standards
SANAFOR® is also approved for use in Europe under BPR and REACH requirements and in several Asia Pacific countries according to their specific guidelines.
Proven Effectiveness
Versitex® AM panels provide effective antimicrobial protection against bacterial growth. In laboratory tests at usage levels equivalent to that incorporated into Versitex® AM walls, SANAFOR® demonstrated a 99.99% reduction in Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacterial growth using the ISO 22196 24-hour test method. The untreated control had little to no reduction in bacterial growth.
Versitex® AM panels provide strong antimicrobial protection against fungal growth. In laboratory tests at usage levels equivalent to that incorporated into Versitex® AM walls, SANAFOR® demonstrated a 90% reduction in fungal growth using the ASTM E2180 48-hour test method. The untreated control had no reduction in fungal growth.
When surfaces treated with SANAFOR® PO5 were abraded with scouring pads and sand paper, washed and dried, they still demonstrated reduced bacterial and fungal growth by over 99.99%. SANAFOR® has also been tested and proven at extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Your Trusted Source
As a trusted source for FDA-compliant liners, US Liner has been setting the standard for safe food transport for the past 20 years. Pairing our products with SANAFOR® ensures the most effective and compliant solution for safeguarding your cargo.
For More Information
To speak with one of our sales specialists about Versitex® AM, please call 1-800-875-4637 or email info@uslco.com.
General Information
Testing Information
Antimicrobial Testing of Refrigerated Trailer Interior Linings
Conclusion
The antibacterial test ISO 22196 reveals excellent activity against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria for Versitex® AM-treated samples (~4 log reductions). The antifungal test ASTM 2180 also shows very good activity for both Versitex® AM-treated samples (>90% reduction)
SANAFOR®
SANAFOR® at a Glance
The addition of SANAFOR® to Versitex® AM refrigerated walls provides broad-spectrum, built-in antimicrobial protection that:
- Inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold, fungi and algae that can cause stains, odors and contamination on the surface of wall liners
- Is an environmentally and consumer-safe technology
- Has NSF and FDA approvals for food transport and is registered with the EPA
- Is a preventive technology that is continuously active in reducing microbial growth on surfaces
- Is incorporated into thermoplastic wall layers during the manufacturing process, enabling permanent protection that is effective on surfaces for the service life of the trailer
- Has been tested and proven at extreme hot and cold temperatures
- Further ensures compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Sanitary Transportation of Food (STF) regulations