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a e a n w i t h l o n g - t e r m g u a r a n t e e Hydrotect
Hydrotect proves valuable in all areaswhere utmost hygiene is required. Thesurface coating for wall and
floor tiles offers
three important advantages: • it has an antibacterial effect*
• it is extremely easy to clean
• it eliminates disagreeable odoursThe effects are based on the principle ofphotocatalysis. The catalyst, titanium
oxide, is fired into the glaze and facilitatesa reaction between light, oxygen and hu-midity. In this process, oxygen molecules
become activated decomposing bacteria,
fungi, algae and moss. Hydrotect-coated
tile manufacturer surfaces are hy-drophilic: as opposed to repelling water,
the reaction relieves surface tension
thereby inhibiting the creation of globules
of water and transforming the water into
a fine film which spreads behind dirt liftingit from the tile surface.
In addition, Hydrotect decomposes theexhaust fumes created by industry and
cars. Scientific analyses prove that aHydrotect facade surface of 1000 m
2 cleans the air as effectively as 70 medium-
sized deciduous trees. The coating, whichis unique in this form, is practically
indestructible. The photocatalytic effect
already activated by normal indoor lighting
or natural light is permanently conserved. For further information, please order ourHydrotect special brochure.
* Documentation and approval regarding the anti-bacterial characteristics of Hydrotect are pending in the USA Water
Dirt With Hydrotect, dirt is washed down by the water and can then be easily wiped off. 30