Table 6. Results of the Percentage Reduction of E. coli of Pure Silicone Foam and Silicone Foam Compounded with 1-AM19

Pure silicone foam Silicone foam compounded with 1-AM19
B0 2.3 ×105 2.3 ×105
B24 7.8 ×106 7.8 ×106
A24 6.8 ×106 < 10
Reduction Rate (%) 12.8 99.9
B0: Initial number of bacteria in the control sample A24: Number of bacteria in the test sample after 24 h of incubation B24: Number of bacteria in the control sample after 24 h of incubation