<li><p>PrevaGuard Mechanical Pencil contains built-in protection on the pencil to suppress bacteria growth</li><li> EPA-registered antimicrobial agent is molded directly into the pencil</li><li> This helps protect the pencil by suppressing the growth of bacteria, molds, mildew and fungi, especially in high-moisture environments</li><li> Lasting for the life of the plastic barrel, it also enhances pencil's freshness, fights undesired odors, staining and pencil degradation</li>