What is antimicrobial technology Video Copy: 

“Antimicrobial Technology” describes the collective knowledge, expertise and methods of using additives to create products that are permanently protected against microbes.

Many substances can be described as antimicrobial such as disinfectants, sanitisers, antibiotics, and of course in-built antimicrobial additives, which we will discuss later on in this course.

But are all antimicrobials the same? 

There are many kinds of antimicrobials, each with a specific function. 

Some examples of ‘an antimicrobial’ include antibiotics that you take while you’re ill or an antibacterial soap you wash your hands with. 

Whilst these antimicrobials may perform a similar function, they are all very different to the technologies BioCote® supply.

So what does our technology really do? 

BioCote® additives are formulated to be introduced to materials during the manufacture to give that material ‘built-in’ antimicrobial properties. 

The protection is permanent and will last the expected functional lifetime of the product – it may even extend it.

• Reduce microbes by up to 99.99%: BioCote® works continuously without an off switch to reduce the amount of microbes on a treated product
• Improve product hygiene: BioCote® works continuously without an off switch to reduce the amount of microbes on a treated product
• Minimise cross contamination: By reducing the number of microbes on a treated product, BioCote® minimises the potential of microbial cross-contamination from one surface to another
• Minimise staining & bad odours: BioCote® inhibits the growth of microbes on products that can cause foul smells and staining
• Increase product lifetime BioCote® contributes to extending a product’s functional lifetime by lowering the amount of microbes that might lead to material degradation