Technology that Inhibits microbial growth
The active ingredient in ÆGIS Microbe Shield forms a colorless, odorless, positively charged polymer that chemically bonds to the treated surface. You could think of it as a layer of electrically charged swords. When a microorganism comes in contact with the treated surface, the quaternary amine “sword” punctures the cell membrane and the electrical charge “shocks” the cell. Since nothing is transferred to the now dead cell, the antimicrobial doesn’t lose strength and the “sword” is ready for the next cell to contact it.
Safe to humans and the environment
The AEGIS Microbe Shield is environmentally friendly and user friendly antimicrobial. No heavy metals means no worries. The AEGIS Microbe Shield addresses the two main ecological concerns associated with leaching antimicrobials:
Provides long term protection
The ÆGIS Microbe Shield chemistry offers a multifold benefit, where not only the war against microbes is addressed, but coupled with a treatment of a bonded non leaching antimicrobial which will give long term protection by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic micro organisms in hospital environment even after repeated cleaning. Because it does not dissipate, it retains its full antimicrobial strength for the life of the surface to which it is applied.
ÆGIS works 24 hr, 7 days a week, 365 days
The ÆGIS treatment starts the Microbicidal action as soon as the micro organisms land on the surface and prevent the growth. Regular cleaning procedures are paramount in all hygiene sensitive environments;
Reduces the need of using toxic chemicals because microbial pollutants are kept under control
The needs to use higher dose or stronger chemicals are reduced as the microbial pollutants are kept in under control. Aegis Microbe Shield is the clear solution to microbial control.
Providing Self-Cleaning Surfaces
Surface contamination can adversely affect cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene. Controlling pathogenic bacteria and contaminants is a top priority for everyone, and especially so for healthcare facilities managers who know that keeping surfaces clean and eliminating problematic bacteria are challenging tasks. While common sanitizers and cleaners provide some benefit, they are not always effective and bacteria can develop resistance to them. Today, technology is available to guard against contamination of surfaces in indoor environments through the use of engineered antimicrobial solutions that inhibit the growth of microbes.
The treatment also provides protection and reduction of microbial doses in the out-of-
sight out-of-mind places that do not get cleaning and disinfection attention or are not serviced routinely or at all.
Life Cycle Cost Savings
The unparalleled durability of out treated surface helps extend the maintenance cycle and minimize all related material, labour and shut down costs.
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