June Munich Auto Centre Opening1 Jul 2004
Molding compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other bacteria, making more 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 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 coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills a wide range of 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.
1 Jul 2004
DSM’S ARNITEL®-TPE COATED FILM NOW AVAILABLE FOR BREATHABLE MEMBRANES IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
DSM Engineering Plastics’ Arnitel-TPE monolithic thermoplastic polyetherester elastomer resin grade for coated film production is now available globally for breathable membranes. DSM’s Arnitel-TPE provides a breathable film—permeable by water vapor and gases—yet waterproof. In Europe, the Film Division of Lenzing AG (Lenzing, Austria) has chosen Arnitel-TPE as the best-in-class material for their roofing applications. With Arnitel film Lenzing can make an excellent film for roof underlinings and roof, wall and floor applications because of Arnitel’s high breathability and good water barrier.
1 Jul 2004
New Molding Compounds from Perstorp help protect restaurant customers and employees against spread of infections, disease
Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced to the restaurant industry, Polygiene™, a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds that have been developed to make a wide variety of common items “Safe to Touch™” by delivering higher levels of hygiene than previously available. A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is tested and proven effective against a range of aggressive bacteria – including Salmonella Typhi and Escherichia Coli – viruses, molds, and yeasts. It is also the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. This new breakthrough technology represents a major development in the global fight against infection and disease and is expected to find increased use in light and electrical fittings, toilet seats, washroom accessories, public phones, baby changing tables, and other items used in the restaurant setting.
1 Jul 2004
New molding compounds from Perstorp help protect hotel employees and customers from spread of infections, disease
Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced to device manufacturers and suppliers to the hotel industry, Polygiene™, a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds that have been developed to make a wide variety of common items “Safe to Touch™” by delivering higher levels of hygiene than previously available. A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is tested and proven effective against a range of aggressive bacteria – including Salmonella Typhi and Escherichia Coli – viruses, molds, and yeasts. It is also the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. This new breakthrough technology represents a major development in the global fight against infection and disease and is expected to find increased use in items used in hotels, such as toilet seats, washroom shelving, and other accessories.
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.
