Powder Coating controls the growth of bacteria
06 April 2008
Alesta® AM Antimicrobial Powder Coatings combine the advantages of a robust powder coating with the controll of bacteria, mould and fungi growth.
The increase of infections such as MRSA and E-Coli is of growing concern to hospitals, schools and other areas where cleanliness is vital, such as food preparation.
Just launched on the UK market, are Alesta® AM Powder Coatings from DuPont™, an antimicrobial powder coating that combines all the advantages of a robust powder coating as well as controlling the growth of bacteria, mould and fungi. It works by using silver ions carried on an inorganic ceramic material called a zeolite.
In the presence of moisture, these silver ions are gradually released to maintain an antimicrobial surface which, independent tests have shown, results in a 99 per cent reduction in bacteria levels. Silver has been used as an antimicrobial for centuries.
The ancient Chinese and Egyptians used silver for water storage and food utensils, whilst in the Middle Ages the Vatican decreed communion chalices should be made of silver to prevent infection. More recently, silver has been used in burns treatment, dressings and NASA has used silver to keep water pure on the space shuttle. Available in all colours and glosses, including special finishes, the Alesta AM Power Coatings from DuPont has been used in the States for several years for coating areas such as door handles, worktops, medical equipment and refrigerator interiors.
Now the UK can benefit from Alesta AM’s unparalleled protection against harmful microbes.
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