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| The BioProtect® coating contains an innovative agent which exploits the natural antimicrobial properties of silver.
Since ancient times, silver has been regarded as a versatile
‘healing’ tool and was used extensively to control infections
and reduce spoilage. Indeed Hippocrates,
the ‘Father of Medicine’, taught that silver healed wounds
and controlled disease. Around 400 BC he listed as a treatment
for ulcers “the flowers of silver alone, in the finest powder.” |
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| All, powder coat products are batch tested prior to release. All tests are carried out to the JIS Z 2801:2000 standard by independent laboratories. |
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The agent begins killing bacteria
The DARAY X200 with BioProtect
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as soon as they’re deposited on the surface of the BioProtect® product.
The speed with which the entire population is
killed is dependent on a number of factors,
such as the polymer
from which the product is fabricated,
but we have consistently demonstrated a reduction of 99.99% to 99.9999% within
24 hours.
This can be contrasted with
non-antimicrobial products, on which bacteria can survive and indeed multiply for weeks and even months. |
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| We have test data which illustrates that the antimicrobial efficacy remains undiminished after nine years. While the efficacy may ultimately be reduced, it is likely that this will not occur during the usable life of the product into which
it is incorporated. |
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| Yes. It has exceptionally low toxicity, is a non-irritant and non-sensitizing. |
