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**Now PermaLife Products come with Microban®
antimicrobial protection so there’s no worry about
microbes. Microban protection works
continuously to inhibit the growth of microbes so
PermaLife colored products stay cleaner.
** (Available on or before March 1, 2007)
Microban protection is added during the manufacturing
process to fight the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew
that can cause stains and
deterioration of the coating. And because Microban protection is
built-in, it won’t wash off or wear away offering an
added level of defense that lasts for
the life of all PermaLife colored products.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Microban® technology is built-in to PermaLife
products during the manufacturing process. When
microbes, such as bacteria, mold and mildew that can
cause stains, odors and product deterioration come in
contact with the product surface, Microban protection
penetrates the cell wall of the microbe and disrupts key
cell functions so that the microbe cannot function, grow
or reproduce.
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WHAT IS A
MICROBE?
Microbes or
microorganisms are living cells that are too
small to be seen with the naked eye and must be
viewed through a microscope. The naked eye is
only able to detect the presence of microbes
once they have multiplied to the hundreds of
thousands. And under the right conditions,
microbes can double in number every 15-20
minutes. Types of microorganisms include
bacteria, algae and fungi or mold.
*Microban®
antimicrobial product protection is engineered
to protect PermaLife products from bacteria,
mold and in some cases algae that can cause
stains, odors and product deterioration.
(Microban protection is not designed to protect
users from disease causing microorganisms).
Bacteria
Billions of years
ago, bacteria were among the earliest forms of
life on Earth. Today, bacteria are present in
the soil, in the air, in water, on plants and
even on animals and humans.
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There’s no
escaping the presence of bacteria and in
fact, many of the bacteria we encounter
are beneficial to the environment and
even to the human body helping us to
digest food for example. However, some
bacteria can adversely affect the
everyday products we use in our lives
causing stains, odors and product
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Fungus
Early fossil
records suggest that fungi have been on Earth
for over 550 million years. And some experts
estimate that today over 1.5 million fungus
species exist. Common fungi include mushrooms,
puffballs, truffles, yeasts and most mildews.
Fungi are commonly referred to as mold and begin
life as microscopic airborne spores that
germinate on contact with the surface of a
nonliving organic matter where moisture is
present. Mold is then able to penetrate the
organic material, secreting enzymes and
absorbing water and the digested sugars and
starches from the nutrient source.
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Mold is present
everywhere in our indoor and outdoor
environment and many of the products
found in our homes provide rich nutrient
sources. Look for products like
PermaLife with Microban protection to
resist the growth of mold on the
coating. |
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MICROBAN
PROVEN EFFECTIVE!
All products
engineered with Microban protection undergo
extensive testing microbiology and chemical
analysis labs. In addition, Microban technology
has been proven effective in over 20,000 tests
at over 27 independent laboratories around the
world.
Using industry
standard testing methods, the samples below
demonstrate the effectiveness of Microban
technology against bacteria that can cause
stains, odors and product deterioration.
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Bacteria performance
These samples were tested for
efficacy against bacteria using the
Kirby Bauer test method. Both
samples were inoculated with
bacteria and then photographed after
24 hours. The top sample was
manufactured with Microban
protection and the bottom sample was
untreated. The sample with built-in
Microban protection showed no
growth. The untreated sample showed
significant contamination.
This
information is based upon standard
laboratory tests and is provided for
comparative purposes to substantiate
antimicrobial activity for
non-public health applications.
Microban product protection inhibits
the growth of microorganisms that
can cause stains, odors and product
degradation. |
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Mold performance
These samples were tested for
efficacy against mold using the
AATCC Test Method 30, Part III. Both
samples were inoculated with mold
and then photographed after 7 days.
The top sample was manufactured with
Microban protection and the bottom
sample was untreated. The sample
with built-in Microban protection
showed no growth on or around the
sample. The untreated sample showed
significant contamination.
This information
is based upon standard laboratory
tests and is provided for
comparative purposes to substantiate
antimicrobial activity for
non-public health applications.
Microban product protection inhibits
the growth of microorganisms that
can cause stains, odors and product
degradation. |
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