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Bioshield Technical info

Bioshield® 7200 is an EPA Registered antimicrobial fabric finish which prevents the growth of an amazingly wide array of bacteria, mold, mildew, algae and yeast. Independent testing laboratories have found Bioshield effective against such bacteria as Staphylococcus aureus, E coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, & various Salmonella strains. As part and parcel of its antimicrobial properties, it also inhibits the growth of odor, mold, mildew, fungi and algae

The active ingredient in Bioshield® 7200 (Organosilone) forms a positively charged polymer which chemically bonds to the fabric and acts like a bed of microscopic spikes. The spikes pierce the cell walls of microbes which may touch your healthcare garments. Unlike some other antimicrobial finishes, Bioshield® is a mechanical process, not a poison; it does not contain toxins, and it does not create the potential for a "superbug", microbes which build up resistance to treatment. Bioshield is environmentally friendly.

Bioshield® 75, a related formulation for hard surfaces, is so safe that the USDA has approved it for use on food contact surfaces, such as tables, cutting boards, as a protective coating to be applied after surface cleaning. No special treatments are required with Bioshield®. Simply wash your garment as you would regularly. Bioshield’s chemical bond to the fabric is extremely durable and long lasting. Bioshield is color fast. There is no dislodgeable residue, no odor, no leaching, no off-gassing, no migration or diffusion of the molecule. Bioshield® is safe for humans and animals.

Origins

The chemical which forms the foundation for Bioshield® was created by Dow Corning more than 30 years ago (DC5700). After the terrible Florida Hugo Hurricanes of Fall 1989, scientists were called in to devise a solution to the widespread mold and mildew problem which was rampant in homes and buildings. Scientists adapted the Dow Corning DC5700 for this usage, creating the Bioshield product. Once a surface was cleaned, applying the antimicrobial eliminated the growth of mold, mildew and its associated odor. Once again the adage is proven that necessity is the mother of invention.

Landau’s Protocol

Landau® tests each lot of its antimicrobial fabric to ensure proper adherence and concentration of Bioshield® on the fabric.

In addition, bi-monthly Landau® sends random samples of finished garments to an independent testing lab to verify the effectiveness of its anti-bacterial fabric against a wide array of bacteria.

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