Sherwin Williams General Polymers Continues to Strive For Industry Excellence
Antimicrobial Epoxy Floor Coatings take the industry to the next level. The silver-based antimicrobial in the FasTop floor coatings effectively protects the cured coating against a broad spectrum of bacteria and mold. It can be used for applications in food processing facilities and other industrial spaces where microbial growth can be problematic.
FASTOP
Antimicrobial Epoxy Floor Coatings take the industry to the next level. “FasTop seamless flooring systems are ideal for food processing and pharmaceutical production. They effectively perform in these aggressive physical and chemical conditions, while facilitating clean operations. FasTop flooring systems install quickly and eliminate historic problems associated with impermeable epoxy or polyester system.
Now FasTop systems will incorporate the AgION silver-based antimicrobial technology bringing additional performance benefits to our customers,” said Sherwin-Williams. In addition to the FasTop product line, we are looking to incorporate AgION’s antimicrobial technology into other lines of our flooring and coating products. We feel the AgION antimicrobial additive will help us provide our customers with safe, effective and long-lasting antimicrobial protected products in our industrial coating systems.”
BACTERIA
High foot and vehicle traffic, the movement of heavy equipment, and cleanings with hot water and harsh chemicals can cause severe damage to a floor’s surface. Damaged flooring is an ideal breeding ground for problematic bacteria. It provides a dark, damp refuge that is impervious to commonly employed cleaning techniques, such as disinfectants and sanitizers. Odor-causing bacteria can live for hours, or even days, within the pits and crevices that can form on a floor’s coated surface from everyday wear and tear.
The AgION antimicrobial incorporated into the Sherwin-Williams coatings is comprised of naturally occurring silver ions. Silver has long been recognized for its antimicrobial properties. Humans have used silver for thousands of years to combat a wide range of microbes.
The AgION antimicrobial provides continuous and long-lasting protection from microbes by releasing silver ions at a slow and steady rate. This creates a continuous protective environment from microorganisms. The patented AgION antimicrobial technology is designed to last throughout the life of the product.
CLEANLINESS
“There continues to be a growing concern about cleanliness within the industrial food preparation and processing industries. The General Polymers brand name is synonymous with high quality, professionally installed seamless flooring systems. We will now feature the AgION antimicrobial technology to help protect against microbial growth on the cured coating surface.”
AgION’s antimicrobial has been proven effective against a broad range of microorganisms. This includes bacteria, algae, and fungus such as mold and yeast. It is safe enough for human and food contact. AgION’s antimicrobial has been approved for food and water contact by the Environmental Protection Agency. It is listed as an indirect food contact substance with the Food and Drug Administration.
About Sherwin-Williams and General Polymers
For over 140 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of builders, designers, specifiers, property managers and contractors. Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice. Visit Sherwin-Williams on the Internet at www.sherwin-williams.com.
Sherwin-Williams’ General Polymers brand of high-performance floor and wall systems are professionally installed in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, food processing, commercial and institutional markets. More detailed information on the General Polymers brand may be found at http://www.generalpolymers.com
About AgION Technologies, Inc.
AgION Technologies is a leader in providing engineered antimicrobial solutions based on silver that continuously inhibits the growth of bacteria, mold and fungus. AgION’s antimicrobial technology is used in the consumer products, construction, food and water, textiles, and healthcare industries.
