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product of the month SurfaGuard™ war on germs. by Jamestown Coating Tech Problem: Each year, 48,000 Americans die of Solution: With new technology, coatings join the infections caught while in the hospital. , which has been proven to work against microbes. Silver ions, one of the oldest, non-toxic antimicrobials, have tested with positive results against more than 600 kinds of bacteria, viruses, molds, fungi, and other undesirable sub-stances. In laboratory settings, SmartSilver kills 99.9% of common bacteria. NanoHorizons Inc., a manufacturer of nanoscale perform-ance additives for textile, healthcare, and industrial applica-tions, is providing its SmartSilver additives for the SurfaGuard line of protective antimicrobial paints. SmartSilver is registered with the EPA and Oeko-Tex® and is approved to be free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances that are potentially dangerous to human health. “Our goal was to develop a cost-effective way to cover walls and surfaces—almost literally—with silver ions,” notes Michael Walton, CEO of Jamestown Coating Technologies. “NanoHorizons, who developed SmartSilver, gave us the means to accomplish that goal. Although we are not the first to develop a line of antimicrobial coatings, we believe our prod-ucts are safer and more effective than what is currently on the market.” In addition to bacteria that cause infections, SurfaGuard also helps prevent odor buildup and discoloration microbes can cause, which means surfaces need less frequent repaint-ing. Other benefits of SurfaGuard include a wide variety of col-ors to complement most interior design plans, and a special formulation that results in smoother, glossier finishes. Surfa-Guard is a water-based formulation and has low odor, so it is also safer for those who apply the paint. 8 AUGUST 2010 The bad news out of Washington these days is more than the state of the economy. People are also losing the battle against germs, specifically in terms of hospital acquired infec-tions (HAIs). In its March 2010 quality report to Congress, the U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Department found “very little progress” in eliminating HAIs and called for “urgent attention” to the problem. In response to this problem, Jamestown Coating Technolo-gies, a Jamestown, PA-based developer of custom formulated paints and coatings, has launched its line of SurfaGuard™ antimicrobial paints and coatings. Designed to provide an extra defensive shield against bacteria, molds, and fungi, the prod-uct incorporates silver ions via a new nanotechnology, Smart-Silver™ SurfaGuard paints are generating positive results in pre-launch tests with several healthcare and educational institutions. The product officially came on the market just this past June. For more details, enter 558 at TodaysFacilityManager.com. Jamestown and NanoHorizons scientists collaborated to ensure that SurfaGuard paints provide constant, highly durable antimicrobial protection that won’t wear off, wash off, or become deactivated, diluted, or neutralized for the expected life of the paint. “SurfaGuard provides an extra layer of defense against microbes that effectively supports other preventive measures in public spaces like schools and healthcare facilities, which are vulnerable to harmful microbes despite the most diligent janitorial programs,” says Walton. “We are proud to be the first to incorporate SmartSilver into this easy to use application designed to help keep surfaces safe, clean, and odor free.” SurfaGuard protects interior walls without the use of harm-ful chemicals or hazardous poisons like those that have come under regulatory scrutiny in the past. SmartSilver’s nanotech-nology ensures that maximum protection can be delivered with a small amount of silver, resulting in cost-effective and environ-mentally considerate products. Enter #558 at TodaysFacilityManager.com. www.TodaysFacilityManager.com

SurfaGuard By Jamestown Coating Tech

The bad news out of Washington these days is more Than the state of the economy. People are also losing the battle against germs, specifically in terms of hospital acquired infections (HAIs). In its March 2010 quality report to Congress, the U. S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Department found “very little progress” in eliminating HAIs and called for “urgent attention” to the problem. In response to this problem, Jamestown Coating Technologies, a Jamestown, PA-based developer of custom formulated paints and coatings, has launched its line of SurfaGuard™ antimicrobial paints and coatings. Designed to provide an extra defensive shield against bacteria, molds, and fungi, the product incorporates silver ions via a new nanotechnology, Smart- Silver™, which has been proven to work against microbes. Silver ions, one of the oldest, non-toxic antimicrobials, have tested with positive results against more than 600 kinds of bacteria, viruses, molds, fungi, and other undesirable substances. In laboratory settings, SmartSilver kills 99.9% of common bacteria. NanoHorizons Inc., a manufacturer of nanoscale performance additives for textile, healthcare, and industrial applications, is providing its SmartSilver additives for the SurfaGuard line of protective antimicrobial paints. SmartSilver is registered with the EPA and Oeko-Tex® and is approved to be free from harmful levels of more than 100 substances that are potentially dangerous to human health. “Our goal was to develop a cost-effective way to cover walls and surfaces—almost literally—with silver ions,” notes Michael Walton, CEO of Jamestown Coating Technologies. “NanoHorizons, who developed SmartSilver, gave us the means to accomplish that goal. Although we are not the first to develop a line of antimicrobial coatings, we believe our products are safer and more effective than what is currently on the market.” In addition to bacteria that cause infections, SurfaGuard also helps prevent odor buildup and discoloration microbes can cause, which means surfaces need less frequent repainting. Other benefits of SurfaGuard include a wide variety of colors to complement most interior design plans, and a special formulation that results in smoother, glossier finishes. Surfa- Guard is a water-based formulation and has low odor, so it is also safer for those who apply the paint. Jamestown and NanoHorizons scientists collaborated to ensure that SurfaGuard paints provide constant, highly durable antimicrobial protection that won’t wear off, wash off, or become deactivated, diluted, or neutralized for the expected life of the paint. “SurfaGuard provides an extra layer of defense against microbes that effectively supports other preventive measures in public spaces like schools and healthcare facilities, which are vulnerable to harmful microbes despite the most diligent janitorial programs,” says Walton. “We are proud to be the first to incorporate SmartSilver into this easy to use application designed to help keep surfaces safe, clean, and odor free.” SurfaGuard protects interior walls without the use of harmful chemicals or hazardous poisons like those that have come under regulatory scrutiny in the past. SmartSilver’s nanotechnology ensures that maximum protection can be delivered with a small amount of silver, resulting in cost-effective and environmentally considerate products.

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