HeiQ®

 AGS-20

An antimicrobial additive designed to withstand high temperatures in the manufacture of fibers, fiber 

masterbatches, textile finishes, textile coatings and textiles. For commercial and industrial use only, in 

manufacturing, formulating and fabricating of treated article products specified in the use directions. 

Active Ingredient: Silver metal (Ag)* 19.3 % 

.* size range <1 μm 

Other ingredients 80.7 % 

TOTAL: 100.0 % 

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 

CAUTION 

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS 

HAZARD TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS 

Causes moderate eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin. 

Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap 

and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the 

toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 

FIRST AID 

IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20 minutes. 

Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Call a poison 

center or doctor for treatment advice. 

IF INHALED: Move the person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, call 911 or an 

ambulance, then give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth if possible. Call a poison 

control center or doctor for further treatment advice. 

IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. 

Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to by a 

poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything to an unconscious person. 

IF ON SKIN: Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 

15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice. 

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor or 

going for treatment. For emergency information on (product, use, etc.) call the National 

Pesticides Information Center at 1-800-858-7378, 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific time (PT), seven 

days a week. During other times, call the poison control center 1-800-222-1222. 

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 

This pesticide is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters, clams, and shrimp. Do not 

discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other 

waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 

System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to 

discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without 

previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your State 

Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. 

EPA Reg. No-85249- EPA Est. 085249-CHE-001 
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DIRECTIONS FOR USE 

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its 

labeling. 

This product may not be used for any applications involving food contact, food packaging, 

or drinking water. 

HeiQ®

 AGS - 20 is an antimicrobial additive for commercial and industrial use. It is designed to 

be incorporated into materials and intermediate polymer and coating solutions during the 

manufacturing process to impart long-lasting antimicrobial and preserving activity to 

manufactured products. The product suppresses the growth of bacteria. If microbial activity in 

the manufacturing product could lead to unpleasant odors, discoloration or deterioration of the 

product, then such claim may be made for the manufactured product. Manufactured products 

incorporating HeiQ® AGS - 20 may not make any public health claims relating to antimicrobial 

activity without first obtaining an EPA registration for the manufactured product. When 

incorporated into treated articles, HeiQ®

 AGS - 20 does not protect users of any such 

manufactured product or others against food-borne or disease-causing bacteria, viruses, germs or 

other disease-causing organisms. 

HeiQ®

 AGS -20 may be used in materials and intermediate polymer and coating solutions that 

may be incorporated into the treated articles listed below. The final textile article (or finished 

textile coating, for all uses requiring coating type intermediate applications) may contain from 

0.001% to 0.01% by weight silver. Contact HeiQ Materials AG to determine the appropriate 

amount of HeiQ®

 AGS - 20 for individual finished products.

NON-FOOD CONTACT USES 

HeiQ®

 AGS - 20 may be incorporated into manufactured products listed below for non-food 

contact uses. 

Textile Fibers and Fiber Coatings: For use in/on natural and synthetic fibers and fabrics, 

including nonwovens fabrics, such as mattress cover pads and filling; pillow covers, sheets, 

blankets, fiberfill for quilts and pillows; curtains; draperies; carpet and carpet underlay; rugs; 

upholstery; table cloths; napkins; wiping cloths; mops; towels; bags; wall covering fabrics; 

cushion pads; sleeping bags; brush bristles; filters; sponges; packaging; conveyor belts; 

automotive, aviation and truck upholstery; carpeting; rear decks; trunk liners; convertible tops 

and interior liners; umbrellas; outerwear; uniforms; gloves; coats; aprons; sportswear; 

sleepwear; stockings; socks; hosiery; caps; undergarments; inner liners for jackets; shoes; 

helmets; artificial leather; book covers; cloth for sails; ropes; tents and other outdoor equipment; 

tarps, awnings and other woven, knitted or non-woven made textile articles. 
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STORAGE AND DISPOSAL 

Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage and disposal. 

Pesticide Storage: Do not store in areas accessible to children. Keep containers covered and 

away from water and excessive moisture or humidity. Store at ambient temperatures. 

Pesticide Disposal: Wastes from use of this product may be disposed of on site or at an 

approved disposal facility. 

Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for recycling or reconditioning, or 

puncture and dispose of in a sanitary landfill or incineration, or if allowed by state and local 

authorities, by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke. 

WARRANTY STATEMENT 

HeiQ Materials AG warrants that this product conforms to the chemical description on the 

label. HeiQ Materials AG makes no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular 

purpose or any other expressed or implied warranty except as stated above. 

HeiQ Materials AG 

Zuercherstrasse 42 

CH-5330 Bad Zurzach 

Switzerland 

(347) 414-9113