New antimicrobial makes healthcare, consumer products resistant to growth of viruses, fungi, odor causing bacteria

09-Jan-15

A new antimicrobial protection for healthcare and consumer products - Seal Shield(TM) developed by Seal Shield LLC has been unveiled. The Seal Shield solution represents a groundbreaking development in antimicrobial product protection technology. Products treated with Seal Shield(TM) have been shown to resist the growth of viruses, fungi, and odor causing microbial bacteria. The product is EPA registered, environmentally friendly and keeps treated products cleaner, greener and fresher longer. Developed for the healthcare market, it is the perfect solution for hospitals and the home, and an economical way to provide permanent antimicrobial product protection to sensitive healthcare devices or heavy-use consumer home products. It is an antimicrobial, fungistatic additive which reduces the growth of mold, mildew and odor causing bacteria on a product's surfaces, and is available in liquid, powder or as master batch for plastic, silicone and other varied polymers. "With recent increases in infection prevention efforts, our healthcare customers are demanding germ protection for all common touch surfaces, ranging from phones to light switches and everything in between," states Seal Shield CEO, Brad Whitchurch. "Seal Shield(TM) antimicrobial technology gives them a safe, effective, economical solution for permanent protection of almost any product or surface."