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Our Anti-Microbial Barrier Technology |
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Antimicrobials can be divided into two major categories:
unbound and bound. These terms refer to whether or not the
anti-microbial has the capacity to molecularly bond to the
surface on which it is applied and its affectivity does not
diminish overtime.
An unbound
anti-microbial has the greater potential for safety concerns
because it must diffuse or leach from the treated surface and be
consumed by the microorganism to be effective. Most conventional
antimicrobials are intended to act quickly and dissipate quickly
to minimize the danger to humans, animals and treated objects.
Others use the time release capsule approach and obtain a longer
working life by burying the anti-microbial in a paint, glue,
binder or other coating and counting on slow migration to the
surface. Conventional antimicrobials, even those applied in a
carrier, must diffuse and create a "zone of inhibition" in order
to function properly.
Once inside
the organism, the chemical agent will act like a poison,
interrupting some key metabolic or life sustaining process of the
cell and causing it to die. In the case of anti-microbial use on
living area surfaces, the anti-microbial may be depleted or
washed away during regular maintenance, protection. After
application, an unbound anti-microbial continues to diffuse or
leach from the treated surface. As this diffusion continues, the
concentration of active microorganisms builds up a tolerance to
these particular antimicrobials. Highly resistant strains can
develop which are immune to what was once an effective
dose. Just such a phenomenon (genetic adaptation) is of special
concern to the health care industry that has observed the
development of more potent strains of disease-causing organisms
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Barrier for Raw Building Materials and
other Surfaces
Our raw
building material antimicrobials are a permanent treatment that
once applied, bonds molecularly to the surface and penetrates the
fibers of the substrate resulting in a material that is highly
resistant to microbial attack. The product works by creating a
surface that does not allow microorganisms to find a foothold in
order to take up residence and proliferate. It further works by
allowing vapor transfer but is highly hydrophobic (water
repelling). Additionally, if microorganisms begin to grow on or
beneath the shield, embedded within the shield’s matrix are bound
antimicrobials that effectively eradicate any fledgling
microorganism growth. Unlike all other conventional antimicrobials,
the product does not off-gas, leach, diffuse, migrate, volatilize
or otherwise leave the surface to which it has been applied. The
result is an extraordinary safety and efficacy profile, unmatched
by other products.
Our Raw Building Barrier Solutions
are:
- Patented
- Specifically developed for new construction
- Applied at framing and drywall stage.
- Has an
extensive history of safety and effectiveness
- Has been
used as an "on-site" treatment to dramatically reduce the environmental microbes
- Prevents microbial colonization and reduce transient microbial levels
- Does not dissipate over time-always working at full strength
- Insoluble-won't wash off
- Won't leach onto other surfaces
- Won't volatilize (off gas) and won't absorb gases
- Can be used on interior finish surfaces-carpets, walls, furniture, etc
- Remain a permanent part of surface-unless abraded off or covered
- Odorless
- Paintable
- Have an unmatched safety profile
- Provide a Broad Spectrum Control-Fungi, Mold, Mildew, Gram(+)/Gram(-) Bacteria, Yeasts and Algae
- A continuous acting agent to control and kill micro-organisms
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