Biocote Helps Shut The Door On Cross-Contamination

Architects, specifiers and facilities managers responsible for fitting-out healthcare establishments, now have the option of recommending products that inhibit the growth of infectious micro-organisms

The range of pre-finished door sets available from Timbmet Door Solutions Ltd (TDSL), can now be supplied with a unique anti-microbial lacquer finish, one of the BioCote portfolio of hygienic surface treatments.

Under test conditions, the treatment demonstrates a reduction of more than 99.9% of harmful bacteria including Eschericia Coli and the MRSA super bug (methicilin resistant form of Staphylo-coccus aureus).

BioCote treated products can therefore provide a highly successful second line of defence in the fight against infection.

As well as hospitals, the TDSL range of door sets can also be usefully specified for laboratories, nursing homes, health centres and even doctors surgeries.

Companies involved in food preparation and production could also benefit, together with organisations involved with large concentrations of people including teaching establishments, hotel chains, gymnasiums and hospitality centres etc TDSL's unique business model is a reflection of the construction industry's need for a co-ordinated supply package of Fire Doors, Doorsets, and fully compliant Hardware from a single source.

As well as the 24/7 hygienic protection now provided by the BioCote lacquer finish, the tdsl products also incorporate the following safety and performance specifications: Fire ratings: FD30 to FD120 Acoustic: up to 44dB while maintaining fire performance Mechanical Performance to DD171 sever duty rating Life Cycle and Durability performance to prEN 12400 Environmentally certified timber doorsets to FSC, PEFC and B M TRADA 'Forest Products' Chain of Custody.

BioCote advance surface treatments can be applied to a wide range of products where hygiene is of paramount importance.

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