Read on to learn more about odor-free clothing, bacteria on everyday items, peace of mind when using public transportation, sensible dust mite protection for your home, antimicrobial paints and why your favorite articles should be protected against bacteria, odors, mildew and material damage.
- 11.2.2020
BPR: Turning an obligation into customer benefit
The obligation to label products that contain biocidal active substances is a thorn in the side for many manufacturers. Why not turn this obligation into an opportunity for transparent communication with customers?
- 11.2.2020
Why ignoring Article 58 of the BPR can be expensive
Importers of products with biocidal components cannot ignore the BPR. After all, anyone who imports “treated articles” into the EU is responsible for the declaration and labeling of the biocidal components, even if he resells the product to a distributor or retailer.
- 6.11.2019
Shawnee Chemical and SANITIZED AG:
New strategic sales partnership for the Sanitized® antimicrobial polymer additivesSANITIZED customers in the PVC industry in the US will profit from the expertise and established sales network of Shawnee Chemical. The Sanitized® antimicrobial additive for hygiene function and material protection for flexible PVC will be marketed in the US by the new sales partner.
- 5.11.2019
Bodo Möller Chemie expands the sale and distribution of Sanitized® in Eastern Europe
Antimicrobial solutions make polymers hygienic and usable for a longer period of time
Starting on November 1, Bodo Möller Chemie takes over the distribution of SANITIZED AG products for the Eastern European market in the area of all plastic processing applications. The portfolio of the Swiss manufacturer SANITIZED focuses on antimicrobial additives for the polymer and textile industry, and offers extensive hygiene and material protection options.
- 11.6.2019
Climate change: More demanding specifications for material protection for tarpaulins, films and technical textiles
There are not many places unconcerned by climate change. Even during extreme weather conditions with downpours, hail, intensive UV radiation, long wet and dry periods, top performance will be expected from protective PVC films and tarpaulins.
- 11.6.2019
No tears for damaging microorganisms: PVC seats and floors with that “new look”
Everyone has surely sat at least once in a train, cafe, bar or hospital waiting room on torn chairs or benches. Not only optically unappealing, but also unappetizing, and often unhygienic.
- 11.6.2019
What do a shower curtain and a motorbike seat have in common? Ideally, no bacteria
A shower curtain has an important job to do. Its fate: It’s always wet, and usually in a windowless bathroom without ventilation. Add shampoo and human skin particles and it’s the perfect medium for all types of bacteria.
- 11.6.2019
Time and cost savings: Expanded laboratory service for antimicrobial polymer products
A new service offered by SANITIZED AG saves manufacturers who give their polymer products an antimicrobial coating against biofilm, fungi, pink stain or hospital pathogens the time and expense of an application test on industrial systems. The laboratory becomes a real-life situation.
- 15.5.2019
SANITIZED AG invests in customer-specific development of antimicrobial masterbatches
Individual application testing for antimicrobial polymer treatments. New extruder expands and accelerates the laboratory service for masterbatches. A specially developed twin-screw extruder in the SANITIZED AG TecCenter allows even faster development of new masterbatch combinations and the manufacture of test …
- 26.3.2019
The unsolved problem of hospital pathogens:
The cause of death of 33,000 people in Europe every year8.8 million patients in hospitals and nursing facilities in the EU are afflicted by hospital-acquired infections, estimates the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (EADC).
- 26.3.2019
360-degree hospital hygiene
Sanitized® durably protects polymers against multi-resistant pathogensDespite improved hygiene standards, there has been no significant reduction in the numbers of infections and deaths from MRSA in hospitals. Hand hygiene and surface disinfection are important aspects of those tasked with ensuring hygiene.
- 26.3.2019
When the immune system is weak:
Improved hygiene in care facilites and nursing homesThe aging of society increases the need for nursing facilities. At the same time there is also discussion of the lack of qualified personnel, not just in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.