What is a Microbiostatic Agent?
Bradshaw’s 4 Ring Protection is pleased to introduce a novel microbiostatic agent, which is a patented and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product. The microbiostatic agent’s coating is a unique nano-technology that works on non-porous surfaces. It is designed to prevent the growth of a wide array of bacteria, mold, mildew, algae, and yeast. Microbiostatic agents act like a bed of microscopic spikes which also carry a strong positive charge which attracts negatively-charged microbes, drawing them into, and impaling them on these microscopic spikes. This action pierces the cell walls of microbes, offering a totally new approach to providing long-lasting anti-microbial protection.
Microbiostatic Agent Statement
Our Microbiostatic agents have demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2 (formerly 2019 Novel Coronavirus – Wuhan) on hands, fabrics and non-porous surfaces. Therefore our microbiostatic agents can be used against SARS-CoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Feline Calicivirus as a surrogate virus for Norovirus on hands, fabrics and non-porous surfaces.
Refer to the CDC Website at HTTP://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-NCoV/Index.HTML
How It Works
Bradshaw is proud to introduce a patented, EPA registered revolutionary new product. Our microbiostatic agent prevents the growth of an amazingly wide array of bacteria, viruses, mold, mildew, algae and yeast. The microbiostatic agent acts like a bed of microscopic spikes that pierce the cell walls of microbes, and is a totally new approach to providing long-lasting antimicrobial protection.
Our microbiostatic agent is unique. One end of the molecule creates a strong bond with a multitude of surfaces, porous and non-porous alike, forming a highly durable protective coating. The other end of the molecule forms a microscopic bed of spikes that punctures microbes like a bed of nails. The microbiostatic agent physically ruptures the cell walls of these microbes, without the use of poisons. Since the microbiostatic agent’s methodology is mechanical instead of a poison, it does not “give itself up” during the kill phase, and therefore lasts up to 7 days on treated surfaces.
The microbiostatic agent’s molecular spikes are long chains of atoms that are large enough to pierce the cell walls of various microbes. Being only about one thousandth the diameter of a human hair, they are too small to harm larger cells found in mammals. These chains of atoms carry a strong positive charge that attracts negatively-charged bacteria. The microbiostatic agent has been found in independent testing to be effective against a wide array of microbes, including MRSA, Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Hepatitis, various Salmonella strains, Influenza, black mold and other offending microbes.
1970’s
Technology developed as an antimicrobial and mold inhibitor.
1980’s
Technology wins National Awards.
1990’s
Technology Re-engineered into a water-based product.
2000’s
Technology Granted 5 US Patents, 3 Pending.
TODAY
EPA Registered Microbiostatic Agent.
Healthcare Industry Benefits
- 99.96% Effective Protection
- Provides a safe physical kill verse a chemical kill
- Proactively and continually kills microbes on treated surfaces
- Safe on almost all surfaces
- Not only disinfects, it protects for up to 7 days on hard surfaces
- Exceptional for laundry; after one wash application of microbiostatic agent, it can last for up to 100 washes on laundered material (Laundry softener also available)
- Able to maintain existing cleaning and laundry SOP’s and routines
- Promotes good public relations by having a microbiostatic agent-treated facility
- Promotes a healthier environment for customers and staff
- Promotes less patient morbidity and mortality
- Reduces chances of hospital or clinic-acquired infections, thereby reducing liability and legal expenses
- Safe for humans-pets-animals
- Achieves around-the-clock-protection against dangerous microbes, fungi and mold
- Works continuously for up to 90 days where current cleaners/disinfectants last minutes
- Provides an invisible protective coating from contaminating microbes, even between normal cleanings
- Easily added to finish/rinse cycle for healthcare laundries for up to 100 wash anti-microbial control after the initial application
- Water-based product for safe field application in the healthcare/medical
environment - Efficacy proven through independent testing
- Protects medical facilities, including uniforms and all surfaces against the growth of mold, mildew, fungi, yeasts, algae, bacteria and viruses which cause infection, staining, odor and discoloration
- Normal cleaning will not remove the treatment; in fact normal cleaning is
encouraged to remove dead microbes which have come in contact with a microbiostatic agent and been killed
Let's Talk Data!
Over 30 years of research and development went in to the creation of this Microbiostatic Anti-microbial Coating. The technology has undergone extensive independent laboratory testing and has a long history of safe use. It is registered with the EPA for all applications in which it is used.
Our Microbiostatic Agent has demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2(formerly 2019 Novel Coronavirus-WUHAN) on Hand, Non-Porous Surfaces. Therefor our microbiostatic agent can be used against SARS-CoV-2 when used in accordance with the directions for use against Feline Calicivirus as a surrogate virus for Norovirus on Hand, Non-Porous Surfaces.
Refer to the CDC website at HTTP://www.CDC.gov/coronavirus/2019-NCOV/Index.html for additional information.
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Independent Lab Testing
Recently, the product was tested by the largest hospital environmental services company in the United States to verify the performance of our product in a hospital setting. Independent laboratory tests were ordered to confirm approved EPA claims (75174-2). The testing was performed by two different labs at three locations across the country selected by the hospital environmental services company.