Sheffield Insulations launch antibacterial paint
Sheffield Insulations is introducing the antibacterial paint, Inducoat® B2, to the professional trade through its branch network, allowing contractors and their clients the opportunity to create cleaner, safer and more hygienic environments.
Inducoat® B2 paint contains BioCote® antibacterial protection which helps stop the growth of bacteria and mould on surfaces. Surfaces such as walls, ceilings and partitions can be prone to the build up of harmful bacteria that are invisible to the eye as well as more obvious signs, such as mould.
Commenting on the introduction of the B2 paint, Elaine Gardner, Product Manager for Sheffield Insulations said “We supply very large volumes of drywall materials to major UK contractors working on numerous infrastructure projects including hospitals and schools. Making the B2 paint available through our branches is a natural extension to the already comprehensive offer we have for this important sector”
“Public buildings are potential breeding grounds for dangerous bacteria, such as MRSA and E.coli, leading to illness and infection amongst occupants. Working with two industry leaders in antimicrobial technology, Sheffield Insulations can now offer our clients a superior quality antibacterial paint that addresses the need for hygienic environments” added Gardner .
Inducoat® B2 paint creates cleaner, safer and more hygienic interiors, helping to alleviate the risks of cross-contamination, illness and infection from the environment. It is specifically designed for buildings where hygiene is important, including hospitals, care homes, schools, restaurants, leisure centres and other public environments.
B2 paint is manufactured by Inducoat BV. Based in The Netherlands, Inducoat® is the first European coatings manufacturer with an exclusive focus on antimicrobial solutions, offering a unique range of antimicrobial paints and cleaners. Inducoat has partnered with BioCote Ltd to offer B2, the first paint to be formulated with BioCote® silver ion technology.
BioCote® is a leading antimicrobial brand, used by manufacturers across the world to give their products built-in sustainable protection against bacteria and mould. BioCote® protected products are currently being specified on building developments where hygiene is important, such as NHS hospitals and education developments. Products available with BioCote® include door handles, tiles, ceilings, light switches and now paint, making it possible to create complete protected environments.
Recent environmental trials in a hospital and care home have proven that bacteria levels can be reduced by over 95% by fitting out a room with BioCote® protected products. An environment containing less bacteria is cleaner, safer and more hygienic for occupants.
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Notes to editor:
B2 paint:
B2 paint provides surfaces with continuous protection against harmful microbes, such as MRSA, E.coli and Salmonella. It is also effective a reducing the risk of unsightly black mould.
Like any standard ceiling or wall paint, B2 can be applied easily with a brush, roller or by airless spray. No special safety measures are required.
B2 is available in a matt finish, in white and three standard British colours (project specific colours are available upon request).
B2 paint works in-between regular cleaning, offering 24 hour protection against the build up of mould and bacteria on surfaces.
BioCote® technology:
BioCote® utilises silver ion technology, a safe and natural antimicrobial that provides continuous antibacterial protection for products.
Silver ion technology will not wipe away, break down or leach from paint. BioCote® retains its antimicrobial efficacy for the service life of the paint.
BioCote® reduces bacteria and mould by up to 99.9% over a 24 hour period, with rapid reduction of over 80% in about 2 hours.
BioCote Ltd has been proven to reduce levels of bacteria in a number of real-life environments, including a hospital, food production plant and care home.
For further details please contact:
BioCote Ltd:
Tracey Baker, Marketing Manager.
Tel: 01902 824450
Email: tracey.baker@biocote.com
Sheffield Insulations:
Elaine Gardner, Product Manager
Tel: 0114 285 6499
Email: elainegardner@sigplc.co.uk
Inducoat BV
Mike Frankhuizen, Managing Director
Tel: +31 (0) 33 455 60 64
Email: mikefrankhuizen@Inducoat.com
27 August 2008
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