1 Jul 2004
Molding Compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other pathogens to make electrical devices “Safe to Touch™”
Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced, Polygiene™ a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds to make a wide variety of electrical devices such as light and electrical switches plus switch plates “Safe to Touch.” A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact, as well as a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. When used by electrical product manufacturers to mold products supplied to public buildings, airports, rail stations, restaurant chains, and hospitals, the Polygiene compounds can help reduce the risk of spreading disease, especially when combined with high levels of personal hygiene and a commitment to cleanliness best practices.
1 Jul 2004
With feel, sound of ceramic, Perstorp’s new antiviral/antimicrobial molding compounds make sanitary ware “Safe to Touch™”
Manufacturers and suppliers of sanitary ware and accessories – to public buildings, airports, rail stations, restaurant chains, and hospitals now have a new, value-added weapon in the fight against the spread of infection and disease. Recently announced by Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds called Polygiene™ is helping make an array of sanitary ware products– such as toilet seats, bathroom shelving, and washroom accessories “Safe to Touch” by delivering higher levels of hygiene to public buildings and other facilities than previously available. A patent-pending formulation in the new Polygiene compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and molds, further underscoring its superior antiviral and antimicrobial performance.
1 Jul 2004
New sars-killing molding compounds from Perstorp help safeguard public buildings, facilities from spread of disease
Polygiene™, a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds from Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, is helping make an array of everyday items “Safe to Touch™” by delivering higher levels of hygiene to public buildings and other facilities than previously available. A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact, as well as a range of other viruses, bacteria, yeasts, and molds. This new breakthrough technology represents a major development in the global fight against infection and disease by enabling architects, construction companies, and building managers responsible for public buildings, offices, hospitals, clinics, and restaurant chains to design and build functional hygienic performance into these establishments.
7 Jun 2004
Molding compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other bacteria, making more devices “Safe to Touch™”
Perstorp the Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, have introduced, Polygiene™ a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds to make a wide variety of electrical devices such as light switches and switch plates; sanitary ware such as toilet seats; as well as items like door handles, hand rails, baby changing tables, lift buttons, pens and public phones “Safe to Touch.” A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS corona virus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. To be featured on the company’s stand 5G39, Hall 05, at K2004 this new technology, combined with high levels of personal hygiene and a commitment to cleanliness best practices in such high-risk public places as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and public transportation, as well as in private residences, can help reduce the risk of spreading disease.
30 Mar 2003
Validation of Polygiene™ resin performance against SARS-CoV and pathogenic bacteria.
BEIJING – March 30, 2004 – Polygiene resin has been specially formulated to provide rapid elimination of the SARS coronavirus, the validity of which was clearly demonstrated by the results of tests carried out, late 2003, by China’s Military Academy of Medical Science, Institute of Microbiology and Epidemiology. These tests specifically focused on the antiSARS-CoV effectiveness of five different formulations of urea moulding compound at different times of contact. While all of the formulations were found to be relatively active against the virus, the final Polygiene formulation was based on the (designated S2) formulation, which exhibited the fastest and most impressive attack on the SARS coronavirus. Testing on the Polygiene compound showed significant statistical activity at 2, 4, 8, and 24 hours, especially when compared with the control material, a thermoplastic resin.
30 Mar 2003
Molding compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other bacteria, making more devices “Safe to Touch™”
BEIJING – March 30, 2004 – Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds to make a wide variety of electrical devices such as light switches and switch plates; sanitary ware such as toilet seats; as well as items like door handles, hand rails, baby changing tables, lift buttons, dominoes, dice, and public phones “Safe to Touch.” A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills bacteria, yeasts, and molds. This new technology, combined with high levels of personal hygiene and a commitment to cleanliness best practices in such high-risk public places as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and public transportation, as well as in private residences, can help reduce the risk of spreading disease.