November 8, 2006—Sherwin-Williams has announced it will incorporate AgION Technologies, Inc. antimicrobial protection in its FasTop product line of General Polymer brand flooring systems.
The silver-based antimicrobial in the FasTop floor coatings effectively protects the cured coating against a broad spectrum of bacteria and mold, and can be used for applications in food processing facilities and other industrial spaces where microbial growth can be problematic, says the company.
High foot and vehicle traffic, the movement of heavy equipment, and cleanings with hot water and harsh chemicals can damage a floor’s surface. Damaged flooring is an ideal breeding ground for problematic bacteria since it provides a dark, damp refuge that is impervious to commonly employed cleaning techniques, such as disinfectants and sanitizers. As a result, odor-causing bacteria can live for hours – or even days – within the pits and crevices that can form on a floor’s coated surface from every day wear and tear.
The AgION antimicrobial incorporated into the Sherwin-Williams coatings is comprised of naturally occurring silver ions. Silver has long been recognized for its antimicrobial properties and humans have used silver for thousands of years to combat a wide range of microbes.
The AgION antimicrobial provides continuous and long-lasting protection from microbes by releasing silver ions at a slow and steady rate, says the company. The patented AgION antimicrobial technology is designed to last throughout the life of the product.
For more information, see the Sherman-Williams Web site.
AgION Technologies, located in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is a leader in providing engineered antimicrobial solutions based on silver that continuously inhibit the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus.
