January 10, 2003—The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a registration for BBJ microbiocide for air ducts, its new antimicrobial product for use in air duct systems.
This product represents a technological breakthrough, says BBJ, that utilizes the patented micro encapsulation process. This technology, which is used in several BBJ products, uses antimicrobial agents to prevent biological contamination (mold, mildew and bacteria) at the source and continue working over extended periods of time.
This registration is the result of almost 10 years of study, research, and working with the EPA to develop testing protocols that address a critical need: managing the biological contamination in HVAC/R duct systems. According to BBJ, the industry will now have a product that is easy to apply, economical, long lasting, and non-intrusive to building occupants. “We believe that this technology will revolutionize the Duct Cleaning Industry by providing the HVAC/R industry with an effective product that serves the needs of both technicians and building occupants,” said Bob Baker, Chairman of the Board of BBJ Environmental Technologies, Inc.
In March 2002, EPA sent a letter to the Heating Ventilating Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry expressing concern about products then on the market for use in HVAC/R systems and especially air duct uses. The EPA letter pointed out that existing products had not been reviewed for safety and efficacy when used in air ducts and more information was needed for a proper review. The EPA letter also stated that label directions must be clearer and more detailed.
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