BIOCOTEŽ ANTI-MICROBIAL PROTECTION
We are the only company to incorporate BioCoteŽ
anti-microbial protection into our radiator guards, LST radiators and pipe boxing. This unique, patented additive to our powder coating provides an effective, safe and long lasting solution to inhibiting a wide range of potentially dangerous bacteria, including MRSA.
The anti-microbial efficacy of BioCoteŽ products has been independently tested against a wide range of gram positive and gram negative bacteria as well as fungi. BioCoteŽ has been shown to inhibit the growth of these organisms thus forming an effective part of good hygienic practice.
BioCoteŽ is:
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Effective -The silver ions in BioCoteŽ cause critical functions in the bacteria to break
down. The bacteria become unable to reproduce and bacterial growth is inhibited. Independent tests show BioCoteŽ reduces MRSA, Listeria, E-Coli and Salmonella by over 99.9%.
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Safe -The active ingredient in BioCoteŽ is the element silver in the form of silver ions. Silver is a natural anti-microbial, used for many centuries. Unlike antibiotics, there is no evidence of bacteria becoming resistant to BioCoteŽ.
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Long Lasting - BioCoteŽ does not leach out. Products treated with BioCoteŽ have been tested for the simulated life of the product with no significant reduction in performance. |
Hospital Associated Infections
Studies have shown that at any one time, approximately 9% of hospital patients are suffering from a hospital acquired
infection. This is unpleasant for the patient, increases their length of stay, and can lead to serious complication or death. The House of Commons public accounts committee says up to 5,000 patients die from a hospital-acquired infection every year, costing the NHS Ł
1 billion.
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Proven Protection
The active agents in BioCoteŽ have been used extensively in Hospitals as excellent anti-microbials with low toxicity against non-target
organisms. They do not function in the same way as antibiotics and there is no evidence to date to demonstrate that bacteria have become resistant to BioCoteŽ as they have to some antibiotics.
BioCoteŽ is independently tested to be effective against the following bacterium
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Clostridium difficle |
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Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA) |
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Escherichia coli (E-coli) |
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Listeria monocytogenes |
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Streptococcus faecalis |
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Salmonella enteritidis |
Life Time Protection
Products treated with BioCoteŽ have been tested for the simulated life of the product / material with no significant reduction in the anti-microbial performance noted, therefore demonstrating the anti-microbial efficacy for the life of the product / material.
For more information on BioCoteŽ, visit the website at www.biocote.com
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