Our Anti-Microbial Shield Technologies

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 that are highly resistant to conventional antibiotics.

 

Shield for Finished Building Materials and other Surfaces

Our finished building material remediation process is a bound anti-microbial agent.  It remains chemically attached to the surface on which it is applied.  It functions by interrupting the organism's delicate cell membrane.  This prevents microorganisms from carrying on vital life processes.  Coupled with average housekeeping practices, this antimicrobial acts on contact with organisms and can do so again and again.  One can think of the bound anti-microbial like a spear, which is capable of repeated use.  Since a bound anti-microbial is fixed to the surface, it continually operates at full strength. This means the genetic adaptation process, which is an inherent problem with conventional antimicrobials, cannot and does not occur with a bound anti-microbial.    

Our Finished Building Shield Solution is:

  • Patented
  • Has a 15-year history of safety and effectiveness
  • Has been used since 1990 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 and Colorless
  • Have an unmatched safety profile
  • Provide a Broad Spectrum Control-Fungi, Mold, Mildew, Gram(+)/Gram(-) Bacteria, Yeasts and Algae
  • Act as a continuous agent to control and kill micro-organisms