Surface Solutions has a product line that includes a silver-based antimicrobial protection layer, developed by AgION Technology, that can be added to a wide product range of epoxy flooring systems in order to protect the coating against a broad spectrum of bacteria and mold. The flooring also can claim to help pharma manufacturers reduce the level of bacteria contamination in their production environment has been launched.
The company claims that the addition of the AgION antimicrobial technology to its coatings provides protection from microorganisms thanks to AgION’s silver ion release system – silver is recognised for its antimicrobial properties.
Seamless, nonporous flooring and integral wall systems are easily cleaned and minimize areas where mold, bacteria, and other infectious agents might grow, especially in wet environments. These systems can also improve the overall indoor air quality in dry conditions with a proper cleaning program.
High foot and vehicle traffic, the movement of heavy equipment, and cleanings with hot water and harsh chemicals can cause severe damage to a floor’s surface. Damaged flooring is an ideal breeding ground for problematic bacteria since it provides a dark, damp refuge that is impervious to commonly employed cleaning techniques, such as disinfectants and sanitizers. As a result, odor-causing bacteria can live for hours – or even days – within the pits and crevices that can form on a floor’s coated surface from every day wear and tear.
The Agion antimicrobial that can be incorporated into a wide range of epoxy flooring systems is comprised of naturally occurring silver ions. Silver has long been recognized for its antimicrobial properties and humans have used silver for thousands of years to combat a wide range of microbes.
The Agion antimicrobial provides continuous and long-lasting protection from microbes by releasing silver ions at a slow and steady rate. This creates a continuous protective environment from microorganisms. The patented Agion antimicrobial technology is designed to last throughout the life of the product.
“We are thrilled to work with Sherwin-Williams to provide Agion antimicrobial product protection in its FasTop industrial floor systems used in commercial food preparation areas,” said Ginger Merritt, Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at Agion Technologies, Inc. “There continues to be a growing concern about cleanliness within the industrial food preparation and processing industries. The General Polymers brand name is synonymous with high quality, professionally installed seamless flooring systems and will now feature the Agion antimicrobial technology to help protect against microbial growth on the cured coating surface.”
Agion’s antimicrobial has been proven effective against a broad range of microorganisms, including bacteria, algae, and fungus such as mold and yeast, yet is safe enough for human and food contact. Agion’s antimicrobial has been approved for food and water contact by the Environmental Protection Agency and is listed as an indirect food contact substance with the Food and Drug Administration.
Source cited: http://www.agion-tech.com/NewsAndEvents.aspx?id=214
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