Nanovations Pty Ltd , based in Sydney, Australia, introduces Bioni Hygienic, the first anti-bacterial and antimicrobial Nanotechnology based wall coating for hospitals, which can even destroy antibiotic resistant super bugs like the Staphylococcus Aureus or MRSA.
Unlike other paint systems, where the incorporated anti bacterial function will loose its effect over time, through the evaporating of the biocides, the nano-particles used in Bioni Hygienic are solid bodies. Therefore the system's efficiency retains its effect permanently.
Furthermore, the coating is certified as emission free and does not release any substances whatsoever into the indoor air. Developed in a joint venture between the German Fraunhofer Institute of Chemical Technology and Bioni GmbH, the products represent the latest scientific discoveries, in the field of nanotechnology and coating technology.
Germs, bacteria or fungal spores brought into contact with a surface coated with Bioni Hygienic and the integrated nano particles are very quickly eliminated. The wide-range of effects produced by the nano coating result not only in an improvement in the level of hygiene in medical and nursing facilities of all kinds, but also offer maximum protection against the formation of mould and mildew in bathrooms, toilets, wash areas and kitchens.
The anti-microbial effects of Bioni Hygienic have been demonstrated in extensive studies. The observed reduction of 99.6% of Staphylococcus Aureus testifies the power of Bioni Hygienic.
With the advent of ‘super bugs’ such as Staphylococcus Aureus in hospitals and other health facilities, the issue of hygienic surfaces has become increasingly paramount in the growing concern of how to reduce the spread of bacterium. Whereas in the past it was considered adequate to simply clean equipment and surgical tools, it has recently been recognised that walls and ceilings are prime breeding grounds for bacterial growth. Bacteria can come into contact with walls in a number of ways: by the deposit of dusts and fine aerosols, by human skin contact, and by splashes from liquids.
Some bacteria can survive on these surfaces for a number of weeks or even months and, in the case of certain bacterial spores, even years. Keeping these areas hygienic and clean should be a crucial component of any hospital hygiene system. In hospitals in particular, interior wall paints and coatings are subject to extremely high chemical and mechanical demands.
In order to meet these demands, Bioni Hygienic has been designed to provide a high degree of resistance to both cleaning (wet abrasion resistance class 2 according to DIN EN 13300) as well as to disinfection and cleaning chemicals. In addition, the coating is non-flammable (building material class A2 according to DIN 4102-1), thus providing a unique supplementary safety feature.
Company Director Harry Stulajter says, “Bioni Hygienic is meeting the highest hospital hygiene requirements and standards. With reports showing that 6 % of all patients staying in hospitals are picking up some sort of so called “Hospital Infection” and estimates from South Australia that indicate that each hospital-acquired infection costs $22,000, making the annual bill $150 million, there is certainly a market for such a product. Bioni Hygienic will improve hygienic conditions in hospitals and clinics significantly.”
The coating not only comes with a five-year warranty but also with an impressive list of test reports done by independent world known institutions.