Antibacterial protection

Ponte Giulio: total protection from bacteria with BioCote® technology

The coating used in the grab bars, is produced with silver ions, it is antimicrobial.

Since many years Ponte Giulio have joined forces with BioCote Ltd. to guarantee protection from bacteria in grab bars and accessories.

BioCote® is an antimicrobial technology, based on silver ions, which helps to create sustainable, hygienic environments.

Products with BioCote® antimicrobial technology complement cleaning routines, continuously reducing levels of bacteria and mould on their surfaces.

BioCote® silver ion technology is incorporated into the grab bars vinyl coating, at the time of manufacture. BioCote® then provides continuous built-in protection, for the expected lifetime of the product, against a wide range of bacteria and mould. BioCote® protected grab bars are cleaner and more hygienic to use, making them ideal for bathrooms, particularly in healthcare establishments.

WHY BIOCOTE®

BioCote® is a proven and superior technology that provides continuous antimicrobial efficacy.


IT GUARANTEES:


  • Rapid reduction of bacteria on surfaces by up to 99%;

  • Work in-between cleaning routines;

  • 24/7 antimicrobial protection;

  • Reduces risk of cross- contamination.




BIOCOTE® PROVEN TECNOLOGY:


Efficacy
BioCote® has been shown, through laboratory analysis, to have a high efficacy against a broad spectrum of microbes, including: MRSA, Legionella, E.coli, Salmonella, Pseudomonas and Aspergillus niger. Over a 2-hour period, BioCote® reduces levels of bacteria on surfaces by up to 99%. The antimicrobial performance of BioCote® does not deteriorate over time, providing continuous built-in protection for the lifetime of a protected product.


Quality control
BioCote® protected products are subject to regular quality control testing to ISO 22196:2007 by an independent UK laboratory.


Environmental trials
BioCote® technology is supported by a wealth of data that prove it is highly effective in real life environments, where patients are numerous and infections are prevalent.


THE POWER OF SILVER
Silver is a natural, safe antimicrobial that is commonly used in wound dressings and catheters. BioCote® utilises silver because of its beneficial properties:


  • Safe:Silver is non-toxic and already used effectively in the medical community.

  • Natural:Silver is an inorganic technology, an ideal alternative to synthetic, organic chemicals.

  • Durable:Silver will not break down from a product. It is also UV stable.

  • Sustainable:Silver retains its excellent antimicrobial efficacy for the lifetime of the product.

HOW DOES BIOCOTE® WORK ON PONTE GIULIO’S GRAB BAR


  • BioCote® is incorporated into the vinyl coating at the point of manufacture;

  • Silver ions are then available to act against bacteria that contaminate the surface;

  • Silver ions bind with the bacteria;

  • Silver ions damage the bacteria in a number of ways, disrupting their normal functioning;

  • Bacteria are unable to reproduce and, therefore, die.

Biocote in action in a domestic kitchen