September 15, 2003—Alistagen Corporation recently announced that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued Alistagen’s registration for use of the antimicrobial ingredient in Alistagen’s coating product, Caliwel with BNA (“Bi-Neutralizing Agent”), on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system surfaces. HVAC systems are a known source of respiratory problems, such as Legionnaires’ disease, according to Alistagen.
Caliwel coatings can be applied like paint to walls and other hard surfaces, but unlike conventional paint, Caliwel coatings create a durable, long-lasting active surface film that can kill and resist the growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold, mildew, algae, and fungi, all of which can damage surface coatings. Caliwel remains active for a period of six years, according to the company.
This antimicrobial paint technology was conceived for use in hospitals, nursing homes, day-care facilities, and commercial and residential settings. Such institutions frequently harbor microbial infestations that are particularly threatening to children, the elderly and people with respiratory associated illnesses (asthma, allergies, and sinus infections), and compromised immune systems.
Along with Caliwel HVAC, Alistagen has recently developed and launched a new line, Caliwel Guardian Industrial, which has been specifically designed for use in industrial and commercial settings. This line features both latex-based and solvent-based coatings for coverage of a wide range of substrate materials and to survive manufacturing processes. For more information visit Alistagen.
