'Microban' washing-up liquid, Europe, 1999
- maker:
- Microban International and
- J Sainsbury plc
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"Microban" washing up liquid containing antibacterial agent. Produced for Sainsbury's supermarkets as part of a wide range of products.
Sainsbury’s introduced a range of household products containing Microban® in 1997. Microban, made by Microban International, is an antibacterial agent proven to kill 99.9 per cent of household bacteria, including the bacteria that cause food-poisoning. The products were introduced at a time of growing public concern over food hygiene. The antibacterial agent has also been used in shampoos and medical equipment.
Details
- Category:
- Public Health & Hygiene
- Object Number:
- 2000-300
- Materials:
- plastic
- Measurements:
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overall: 195 mm 68 mm, .55kg
- type:
- washing-up liquid
- credit:
- J Sainsbury plc
