ANTIMICROBIAL COATING SERVICE - Total Office

ANTIMICROBIAL COATING SERVICEGETTING YOU BACK TO WORK QUICKER & SAFER

• Consultations • Surveys• Specialist On-Site Application• Microbe Testing

HYGIENE, MICROBES & BACTERIA

Currently, we are even more aware of bacteria and microbes and our exposure to them on a daily basis. We also know these are spread through touch, and that personal hygiene and keeping our environments clean is key to keeping infection levels under control. But we do not notice everything we touch.

Over lockdown, the introduction and uptake of new technologies and practices in all walks of life has enabled people to adapt to the pandemic threat accordingly – working from home, home-schooling, and even returning to the workplace where new measures have been developed which instil confidence. Total Office is able to offer a full antibacterial and antimicrobial coating service to environments including workplaces, education, healthcare, leisure and many others.

ANTIVIRALAgainst TGEV-Coronavirus (SARS-CoV model virus) and Influenza A.

FUNGICIDALPermanent fungicidal action.

DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTEDRating of “excellent”.

FACILITATES CLEANINGBy repelling liquid and dirt, whilst also preventing fingermarks.

ANTIBACTERIALBroad antibacterial activity (including multi-resistant bacteria).

FREE FROM SVHCEspecially free from fluorine, PBT & vPvB-substances.

PREVENTS MOULD GROWTH & ODOURSPrevents mould growth on smooth & textured surfaces & microbial odours.

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HOW CAN WE HELP YOU & YOUR CLIENTS?

We have a specialist team experienced in applying our coating safely and effectively.

Our COMPLETE ANTIMICROBIAL CONSULTANCY service provides:

• Expert advice on how best to protect your environment.

• An in-depth survey of the area or space to be protected.

• Correct assessment on the best application method of our coating depending on the surface type i.e. absorbent or non-absorbent.

• Thorough pre-application cleaning of surfaces.

• Thorough pre-application priming of surfaces.

• A team of specialist applicators who will screen off areas to be treated so the rest of your staff can keep working safely and undisturbed.

• Post-application testing is available to ensure surfaces are still providing protection.

THE SCIENCE

Our product uses nanocoating technology, where a layer of silica sand (SiO2) forms a permanently bonded nanoscale layer of glass over the treated surface. The functionality of this technology has been facilitated by the introduction of an antimicrobial active ingredient which cross-links with the strong bond formed by the SiO2. The ammonium chloride-based antimicrobial treatment constantly kills viruses, bacteria, moulds and fungi that come into contact with it. The microbe is physically killed on contact with the surface by puncturing the cell’s outer wall and rendering it inactive.

WHY CLEANING IS NOT ENOUGH

Reduce microbial growth between disinfection and cleaning cycles. Without regular deep cleaning, surfaces can became breeding grounds for bacteria. Applying our antimicrobial coating to surfaces protects against the rapid build-up of bacteria and allows strict cleaning schedules to be relaxed, saving both time and money.

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On-site Testing Service

Our coating offers a less costly option than regular cleaning and fogging, remaining active for many months - see fact sheet for more information.

By not using harsh chemicals this is also better for the environment.

MicrobeBuild-up

Results in laboratory tests have shown a reduction in CFUs up to 99.9%

Time Period Between Cleaning/ Disinfection Time Period Between Cleaning/ Disinfection

Typical Cleaning/ Disinfection Regime

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MicrobeBuild-up

Typical Cleaning/ Disinfection RegimeWith Antimicrobial Coating Applied

To Surface Showing Significant Effect

Nanocoating

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Our antimicrobial coating is suitable for use on a variety of surfaces and for any size of surface, whether that be a reception area desk or walls and doors. It can also be applied to your existing furniture and internal structures or to brand new items, providing an invisible layer of protection without discolouring or staining surfaces.

OUR COATING OFFERS• Antimicrobial protection achieved

quickly, efficiently and with the least disruption possible by specialist, experienced teams.

• Defence by killing germs upon the first application, then continues to protect an environment by reducing the growth rate of bacteria.

• Assured protection against all known germs, including superbugs.

• A powerful and invisible long-term solution to halt the growth of bacteria.

• A less costly option than regular deep cleaning and fogging.

APPLICATIONS

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SURFACESWoodPlasticsMetalsGlassCeramicsStoneNatural materialsComposites

FABRICSNatural & synthetic fabrics*

Woven & non-woven*

Leather & faux leather *For new products only. Please ask for details.

APPLICATIONSFurnitureDoor handlesTouch/push platesTouch screensKeyboardsLifts - handrails & buttonsStaircase handrailsDesksTablesDoor entry buttonsToilet flush buttons/handles

Glass Screening Available

APPROVED BY REGULATORY BODIES

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TOUCH FREE Lockers Available

Including Office & Parcel

Lockers

ISO 21702 JZN 2801 ISO 11998 ISO 20645

Total Office Ltd020 7536 [email protected]

Contact us for more information on our services and to request our detailed data sheet.

ANTIMICROBIAL COATING TOTAL OFFICE DATA SHEET

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Our antimicrobial coating is ISO certified to kill the TGEV Coronavirus and Influenza A viruses upon surface contact.

The coating has proven antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2.

JANUARY 2021

Total Office Ltd020 7536 [email protected]

The antimicrobial coating has been proven to give a physical, non-mutating 99.9% kill (known as full kill). It is independently tested to verify its performance against the following range* of common bacteria, fungal infections, algae and yeasts:

Micrococcus sp.Staphylococcus epidermidisEnterobacter agglomeransAcinetobacter calcoaceticusMethicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureusStaphylococcus aureusKlebsiella pneumoniaePseudomonas aeruginosaStreptococcus faecalisEscherichia coliCitrobacter diversus

Salmonella typhosaProteus mirabilisSalmonella choleraesuisCorynebacterium bovisMycobacterium smegmatisMycobacterium tuberculosisBruncella canisBrucella abortusBrucella suisStreptococcus mutansBacillus subtilis

Bacillus cereusClostridium perfringensHaemopilus influenzaeLactobacillus caseiLeuconostoc lactisListeria monocytogenesPropionibacterium acnesProteus vulgarisPseudomonas cepaciaPseudomonas fluorescensXanthomonas campestris

Aspergillus nigerAspergillus fumigatusAspergillus versicolorAspergillus flavusAspergillus terreusPenicillium chrysogenumPenicillium albicansPenicillium citrinumPenicillium elegans

Penicillium funiculosumPenicillium humicolaPenicillium notatumPenicillium variabileMucor sp.Tricophyton mentagrophytesTricophyton interdigitalieTrichoderma flavusChaetomium globusum

Rhizopus nigricansCladosporium herbarumAureobasidium pullulansFusarium nigrumFusarium solaniGliocladium roseumOosopa lactisStachybotrys chartarum

Oscillatoria bornetiAnabaena cylindricaSelenastrum gracile

Pleurococcus sp.Schenedesmus quadricaudaGonium sp.

Volvox sp.Chlorella vulgarus

Saccharomyces cerevisiae Candida albicans Trichophyton mentagrophytes

TGEV Coronavirus (99.8% kill, not the current strain of Coronavirus)

To-date, our in-house laboratory testing has not discovered any bacteria that our coating does not kill.

BACTERIA

FUNGAL INFECTIONS

ALGAE

YEAST

VIRUSES

NOTE

Influenza A

FULL KILL LIST

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PERFORMANCE

SAFETY

REGULATORY

SPECIFICATIONS

JIS Z 2801:2012 Broadly acknowledged standard. Highly colonised. Result: >99.99% elimination (> log 4) of:

Tested by Dermatest GmbH on 30 students with 72 hours exposure.

Result: Excellent in contact with skin.

• Trafficable according to the Biocides Directive (BPR); (EU) Nr.528/2012.

• Article 95 , Annex II compliant.

• Active substance dossier submitted in time. Assessment to be expected: 2022.

ASTM F 1980

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Polypropylene (Unsprayed)

Polypropylene (prayed)

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Escherichia Coli

Escherichia Coli

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Polypropylene (Unsprayed)

Polypropylene (prayed)

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Staphylococcus Aureus

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CFU Un Treated

ISO 22196:2011 Spread on highly colonised polypropylene according to ISO 22196:2011. Results as Log10 CFU cm2.

• Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA = methicillinresistent Staphylococcus aureus)• Escherichia coli• Klebsiella pneumoniae• Listeria monocytogenes• Salmonella choleraesuis• Clostridium difficile• Pseudomonas aeruginosa• Enterococcus hirae

• Chemical basis: Modified silicon dioxide (silan quat, with adhesion promoter)

• Layer thickness: ca. 150-300 nm• Temperature stability of cured coating: -20°C to + 150°C• Chemical stability: solvent-resistance• Weather-proof: 2000 h according to ISO 11507 A

(corresponds to ca. 3-4 years)• Salt water resistant: yes• Transparency: 100%

• Temperature sensitivity of the liquid: + 3°C to + 40°C• Resilience (mechanical):

Glass; ceramic > 40.000 cycles according to ISO 11998 (cleaning with water or paper towel)

• Noble metals > 20.000 cycles according to ISO 11998 (cleaning with water);

• Plastics > 5.000 cycles according to ISO 11998 (cleaning with water)

Result: After 4 years of artificial ageing: > log 4 elimination according to JIS Z 2801:2012 against MRSA

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

For cleaning surfaces treated with antimicrobial coating, only warm water is to be used unless the cleaner is approved by us in writing. These cleaners would need to have a Ph level of between 4 & 9 and meet other criteria.

DO NOT USE BLEACH or any abrasive cleaning fluids.DO NOT USE spray and leave products.DO NOT USE treated surfaces for direct contact with food.

We will provide labels for door entry, desks, IT and general surfaces informing staff and visitors that the surfaces have been treated with our antimicrobial coating.

Total Office approved cleaning product in boxes of 6 or 12 available upon request. (Box of 12 supplied on every project.)

Re-Application Timescales

• Resilience – mechanical - coating is tested on glass & ceramics to 40,000 cycles – on Noble metals to 20,000 cycles and on plastics to 5,000 cycles.

• Weather-proof tested to equivalent to 3-4 years.

We recommend that areas of average usage are re-treated after 12 month and areas of high usage 6 months.

• For details of tests see previous notes.

Client:

Project:

Signature:

Company:

Printed Name:

Date:

Completion Date:

I confirm I have read and fully understand the information given in this care and maintenance document. I can also confirm I have received quantity of 12 (750ml) bottles approved cleaning product.

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Whilst the information above is provided in good faith, we do not guarantee that this coating will provide protection against illness. Because the maintenance of the coating is so critical, we cannot guarantee the performance of the coating after application. Our liability is limited accordingly. Nothing here restricts any liability which cannot at law be excluded.

Project Completion

TestingTesting (similar to that used in food hygiene known as ATP testing) can give an indication of the efficiency of the treatment as it will help the surfaces keep clean with its protective barrier. We can offer this service if required.

Please Note Customers will be required, on completion of our coating, to sign the statement below stating that they have read and fully understand the information in this care and maintenance section. Our ground breaking coating is certified to the information given in good faith within this data sheet.


CASE STUDY ANTIMICROBIAL COATING HEALTH CLUB - ESSEX REPORT CREATION DATE: 11/12/2020

TESTING OBJECTIVES

TEST ITEMS

TEST METHOD & PROCESS

Determination of antimicrobial efficacy on frequently used items through use of ATP measurement; and subsequent assessment following treatment with antimicrobial coating.

Surfaces of items used daily:

Method:

Determination of the degree of hygiene by detecting microbiological residues on surfaces coated with antimicrobial coating by using an ATP test device.

Process:

1. Initial ATP measurement of untreated test items.

2. Coating of test items treated with antimicrobial coating via 2-step application process.

3. ATP measurement of treated test objects after a period of use.

• Lobby Door (inner aluminium handle)

• Access Door To Pool Area

• Sliding Doors to Pool (right-hand pair)

• Main Stair Handrail (polished steel)

• Door to Viewing Balcony

• Stair rail down to squash courts (black paint)

• Squash Court 1 Door Handle

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RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS

Table 1: RLU values of test items before and after treatment with antimicrobial coating.

ATP device settings - limit of relative light unit (RLU):

Pass: ≤ 100 Fail: ≥ 100

Remark: The limit to pass the test is set at a level recommended for areas in which hygiene is of utmost importance (e.g. hospital public areas). On this basis, values.

The RLU (relative light unit) of all test objects was determined before the surfaces had been treated with the antimicrobial coating. As seen in Table 1, initial RLU values for all surfaces exceed the determined pass levels (≤ 100). These results illustrate that all surfaces had low levels of hygiene. After the determination of the initial RLU values (the initial hygiene conditions) all test surfaces were treated with the antimicrobial coating following which the surfaces have been used in normal daily use. After three days of use, the RLU values of the test surfaces were re-measured. For all test surfaces, a significant drop of the RLU value in comparison with the initial RLU value was observed. For example, on the Squash Court 1 Door Handle, the RLU value was determined three days after the coating was applied with the value dropping from 1529 to 31. This result, along with all others, show that the application of the coating led to a significant increase in the hygienic condition of the respective surface.

This study showed the potency of the antimicrobial coating in daily life on frequently used objects, and the use of ATP devices to determine the microbial-killing-effect. Once applied, the hygienic condition of the treated surface has been significantly improved, reflected by a drop of the RLU values to pass the hygienic assessment.

However, when ATP devices are used to determine the function of the antimicrobial coating, factors which can negatively influence the ATP readings should be borne in mind. ATP, the energy source of living cells, is not only present in contamination in the form of microorganisms. For example, contact of the test swab with the skin can alter the results, since human cells can influence the ATP readings. Furthermore, food residues can likewise lead to an increased RLU value. Besides this, other visible or even invisible contamination of the surface can negatively influence the results. Those include grease (e.g. transferred to the surface due to use of hand cream) or sweat, which can not only influence the RLU value itself, but also shadow the function of the antimicrobial coating. If the surface, and consequently the coating, is not cleaned regularly, the function of the coating is hampered since it will be overlaid with dirt.

In summary, the following points should be borne in mind if ATP measurement devices are used to check the function of the antimicrobial coating:

• Dirt (e.g. sweat / grease) negatively influence the RLU values and overlay the coating

→regular cleaning is mandatory

It can only determine the degree of hygiene – not a totally accurate determination of the level of micro-organism.

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TEST ITEMS UNTREATED TREATED

DATE RLU STATUS DATE RLU STATUS

Lobby Door (inner aluminium handle) 07/12/20 153 Fail 10/12/20 65 Pass

Access Door To Pool Area 07/12/20 1101 Fail 10/12/20 74 Pass

Sliding Doors to Pool (right-hand pair) 07/12/20 1412 Fail 10/12/20 70 Pass

Main Stair Handrail (polished steel) 07/12/20 958 Fail 10/12/20 29 Pass

Door to Viewing Balcony 07/12/20 370 Fail 10/12/20 17 Pass

Stair rail down to squash courts (black paint) 07/12/20 967 Fail 10/12/20 74 Pass

Squash Court 1 Door Handle 07/12/20 1529 Fail 10/12/20 31 Pass


CASE STUDY ANTIMICROBIAL COATING JUNIOR & NURSERY SCHOOL - LONDON REPORT CREATION DATE: 30/11/2020

TESTING OBJECTIVES

TEST ITEMS

TEST METHOD & PROCESS

Determination of antimicrobial efficacy on frequently used items through use of ATP measurement; and subsequent assessment following treatment with antimicrobial coating.

Surfaces of items used daily:

Method:

Determination of the degree of hygiene by detecting microbiological residues on surfaces coated with antimicrobial coating by using an ATP test device.

Process:

1. Initial ATP measurement of untreated test items.

2. Coating of test items treated with antimicrobial coating via 2-step application process.

3. ATP measurement of treated test objects after a period of use.

• 2 no Hand sanitiser pumps

• Green staff room door push plate (external side)

• Staff room fridge handles

• Staff room hot water dispenser

• 1st Floor photocopier touch screen

• Canteen tabletop

• Childs toy kitchen

• Nursery desk table

• Nursery fridge handle

• Nursery hand sanitiser

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RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS

Table 1: RLU values of test items before and after treatment with antimicrobial coating.

ATP device settings - limit of relative light unit (RLU):

Pass: ≤ 50 Fail: ≥ 100

Remark: The limit to pass the test is set at a level recommended for areas in which hygiene is of utmost importance (e.g. hospital public areas). On this basis, values.

The RLU (relative light unit) of all test objects was determined before the surfaces had been treated with the antimicrobial coating. As seen in Table 1, initial RLU values for all surfaces exceed the determined pass levels (≤ 100). These results illustrate that all surfaces had low levels of hygiene. After the determination of the initial RLU values (the initial hygiene conditions) all test surfaces were treated with the antimicrobial coating following which the surfaces have been used in normal daily use. After Seven days of use, the RLU values of the test surfaces were re-measured. For all test surfaces, a significant drop of the RLU value in comparison with the initial RLU value was observed. For example, on the children’s Kitchen, the RLU value was determined seven days after the coating was applied with the value dropping from 1354 to 15. This result, along with all others, show that the application of the coating led to a significant increase in the hygienic condition of the respective surface.

This study showed the potency of the antimicrobial coating in daily life on frequently used objects, and the use of ATP devices to determine the microbial-killing-effect. Once applied, the hygienic condition of the treated surface has been significantly improved, reflected by a drop of the RLU values to pass the hygienic assessment.

However, when ATP devices are used to determine the function of the antimicrobial coating, factors which can negatively influence the ATP readings should be borne in mind. ATP, the energy source of living cells, is not only present in contamination in the form of microorganisms. For example, contact of the test swab with the skin can alter the results, since human cells can influence the ATP readings. Furthermore, food residues can likewise lead to an increased RLU value. Besides this, other visible or even invisible contamination of the surface can negatively influence the results. Those include grease (e.g. transferred to the surface due to use of hand cream) or sweat, which can not only influence the RLU value itself, but also shadow the function of the antimicrobial coating. If the surface, and consequently the coating, is not cleaned regularly, the function of the coating is hampered since it will be overlaid with dirt.

In summary, the following points should be borne in mind if ATP measurement devices are used to check the function of the antimicrobial coating:

• Dirt (e.g. sweat / grease) negatively influence the RLU values and overlay the coating

→regular cleaning is mandatory

It can only determine the degree of hygiene – not a totally accurate determination of the level of micro-organism.

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TEST ITEMS UNTREATED TREATED

DATE RLU STATUS DATE RLU STATUS

Hand sanitiser pump top floor 21/11/20 534 Fail 27/11/20 25 Pass

Green staff room door push plate 21/11/20 387 Fail 27/11/20 29 Pass

Staff room fridge handles 21/11/20 565 Fail 27/11/20 24 Pass

Staff room hot water dispenser 21/11/20 656 Fail 27/11/20 79 Pass

1st Floor photocopier touch screen 21/11/20 416 Fail 27/11/20 2 Pass

Canteen table top 21/11/20 178 Fail 27/11/20 13 Pass

Childs toy kitchen 21/11/20 1354 Fail 27/11/20 15 Pass

Nursery desk table 21/11/20 6499 Fail 27/11/20 65 Pass

Nursery fridge handle 21/11/20 764 Fail 27/11/20 14 Pass

Nursery hand sanitiser pump 21/11/20 495 Fail 27/11/20 45 Pass


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