Antimicrobial Coating
Coval BioActivate FB repels liquids, prevents stains and it is great for use on furniture, clothing, coveralls, carpet, rugs, upholstery, curtains, pillows, outdoor furniture.
It is also recommended for hard surface flooring, doors, doorknobs, bathroom surfaces, desks, and all non-food preparation areas. Frequently used in industries including Commercial Real Estate, Schools, Cars/Rental Vehicles, Gyms, Churches, Hospitals and Physicians’ Waiting Rooms.
Coval BioActivate - Antimicrobial
- To help make people that come inside your building feel safe.
- To allow you to feel comfortable allowing personal interaction in your buildings.
- To protect those that come inside from pathogens that might be brought in.
- Detectable with Black Light Flashlight
- Flashlight from Walmart/Amazon
- Shows where coating is still intact
- Continues working if UV marker is detected
- Coval BioActivate FB is an antimicrobial coating that uses the antimicrobial polymer PHMB.
- Coval Group created an invisible coating that ‘hooks’ to the antimicrobial poly(hexamethylene biguanide) hydrochloride (PHMB) and attaches it to any substrate surface where PHMB remains active.
- PHMB is a cationic biguanide-charged polymer that kills bacteria, mold, algae and viruses by “Electrostatic Destruction.”
- PHMB has an impressive “Zone of Inhibition” which means that cell destruction occurs even when the particles don’t physically contact the PHMB. Dust will not obstruct the coating effectiveness.
- Other antimicrobial products such as Silver or Quaternary ammonium rely on physical contact with the offending microorganism to kill it. This means microscopic dust landing on the surface treated with those antimicrobials will block their purpose.
- PHMB is fast-acting at high concentrations. It has a broad spectrum of activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and viruses.
Independent tests carried out by Nova Biologicals under Paul J. Pearce, Ph.D. Specialist in Microbiology, ASCP Board of Certification show the zones of inhibition on paint and fabric were observed for all tested microorganisms – and coronavirus falls into these categories.
PHMB is a proven killer of Influenza Hong Kong Flu, Herpes Simplex Type 1 Virus, Vaccinia Virus, Rotavirus, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus, Avian Herpes Virus, Transmissible Gastroenteritis of Swine Virus, Foot and Mouth Disease Virus, Feline Coronavirus, Feline Calicivirus, Canine Parvovirus, Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H7N1, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus, H1N1, H5N1.
For use in residential, healthcare, industrial and institutional settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres, nurseries, hotels, schools, airplanes, boats, buses, campers, cars, railroad trains, taxicabs, campgrounds, restaurants, animal laboratories, veterinary offices, kennels, dental offices, health clubs, farm and livestock premises and mushroom house premises. May be used on hard, non-porous surfaces such as tables, countertops, stovetops, sinks, cabinets, refrigerators, microwave ovens, high chairs, tubs, floors, glazed tiles, urinals, diaper pails and other bathroom surfaces, garbage cans, walls, floors, stainless steel surfaces, kennel runs, pet areas, sealed stones, glazed-ceramics, playground equipment, picnic tables and the coils of air conditioning units.”
Effectiveness Comparison
- BioActivate FB: Uses PHMB (Polyhexamethylene Biguanide) which is a medical grade antimicrobial ingredient used in implants, ointments, bandages, and is EPA approved. It has the broadest killing spectrum including Coronavirus, MRSA, H7N1, H5N1, H1N1 Bacteria, Fungus, and Algae. BioActivate is an inert polymer with PHMB added to create a molecularly bonded chain on the surface that kills pathogens.
- Alkoxysilane Quaternary ammonium: Limited killing radius, requires direct “spearing” connection with microorganisms. This can be impaired by surface dust. Good for disinfecting but not coatings.
- Silver Ion: Requires direct contact of silver ion. Problematic to bind into polymer coatings and expensive.
* Dust will inhibit efficacy
** Requires Disinfecting before Application
*** Colloidal Silver
- Clean surface and allow to dry
- Using an Electrostatic Sprayer, 1 gallon will coat approximately 4000 square feet on hard surfaces
- Spray BioActivate FB and allow to dry 1 – 10 minutes depending on the temperature
- BioActivate FB is safe to use, non-toxic, non-hazardous and environmentally friendly
- Ready To Use Solution – Do not Dilute
- Can be wiped, brushed, rolled, or sprayed in tough to reach spots
- Adheres to every surface
- Clean surface with normal household cleaners
- Effective at least 90 days, high durability
- High Traffic Areas may require regular re-coating sooner than 90 days
