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.
30 Jun 2004
Univar consolidates and strengthens its approach to the Personal Care and Pharmaceutical industries
In a move that has further focused its efforts on delivering value to customers, Univar Ltd has consolidated its operations by creating a dedicated sales and services contact for the specialist personal care and pharmaceutical markets. In place since 1 January, the new organization is already making a positive contribution to improved customer services.
30 Jun 2004
Univar Ltd appointed distributor for biocide specialist MGS MicroPure
The specialist pharmaceutical and personal care division of Univar has been appointed sole distributor for MGS MicroPure products throughout the UK. MGS MicroPure is a manufacturer and blender of biocides and cosmetic preservatives under the Paratexin® brand. In little more than one year of trading, the Paratexin® range has been used extensively in personal care products such as hand soaps, shampoo and skin care products.
With its new Konos series Cincinnati Extrusion has launched a new all-round machine concept. The Vienna extruder specialist, who has built conical 29 Jun 2004
Exclusive deal with SABIC strengthens Distrupol’s position in the French polymers market
Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service provider and application development partner, has signed an agreement with SABIC that takes it a significant step further in building a leadership position in the French market.
29 Jun 2004
ISP Elastomers names Resin Express as European distributor for its Hot Elastomer products
Köln, Germany – JUNE 29th, 2004 – ISP Elastomers announced today that it has signed a new distribution agreement with Resin Express, part of Ravago Group to distribute its hot emulsion styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) polymer line throughout Europe.
