ANTIBACTERIAL GLASS™

Lacobel AntiBacterial glass™ makes an ideal wall covering in places prone to bacterial development, such as bathrooms.

AntiBacterial glass™ by AGC Flat Glass Europe is a major innovation in the world of glass design. The antimicrobial action of the silver ions inside the glass eliminates 99.9% of all bacteria that form on its surface whilst also preventing the spread of fungi. This remarkable property makes it perfect for places where strict hygiene is a must. DID YOU KNOW? • Five seconds’ contact is enough to pick up 99% of bacteria from a contaminated surface1 ; • Although most micro-organisms are harmless to humans, some bacteria can have serious consequences by causing infection or disease. Congress dedicated...

The process developed and patented by AGC Flat Glass Europe involves diffusing silver ions into the upper layers of the glass: the ions interact with bacteria and destroy them by disabling their ­ m ­ etabolism and disrupting their division mechanism. The antibacterial effect of the glass is ongoing, particularly in warm and moist conditions favouring the development of bacteria and mould. PERFORMANCE TESTS To evaluate the performance of AntiBacterial glass™, tests have been conducted on a representative range of bacteria and fungi: UNTREATED GLASS ANTIBACTERIAL GLASS™ • Staphylococcus Aureus...

NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS (infections acquired while in hospital)  • etween 5 and 10% of patients in modern hospitals in developed countries B contract one or more nosocomial infections (“Clean Care is Safer Care” – Global Patient Safety Challenge 2005-2006 – WHO); • he bacteria tested on AB glass are found mainly in hospitals and are particuT larly responsible for nosocomial infections; • Some of the bacteria responsible for nosocomial infections are MRSAs (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus), i.e. germs that are multi-resistant to antibiotics. The main weapon in the fight against MRSAs...

THE RANGE AGC Flat Glass Europe’s AntiBacterial glass™ range comprises three products: • PLANIBEL AB : clear glass • L ACOBEL AB : painted glasses (25 standard colours) AntiBacterial glass™ is stamped with a special mark (see logo opposite) certifying it as AB. PLANIBEL AB  inted, laminated PLANIBEL AB used on waiting room T benches

A P P L I CAT I O N S AGC Flat Glass Europe’s AntiBacterial glass™ can be used in a wide range of interior design applications. Lacobel or Mirox AB is ideal for wall covering in places that are: - subject to specific hygiene requirements: • hospitals, haematology, oncology and geriatric units, isolation rooms, burns units, sterilisation rooms, etc. c linics, infirmaries, maternity units - amp and thus prone to bacterial and fungal development: d • w aiting rooms, etc.  Planibel AB can be fitted as partitioning or double glazing. Wall covering, partitions, double glazing and more: AGC Flat Glass...

BENEFITS VARIED, CONTEMPORARY LOOKS AntiBacterial glass™ offers a range of looks depending on the product: • ACOBEL AB  L opaque, reflective glass – 25 standard colours available; • PLANIBEL AB  this clear glass is perfect for partitioning off spaces while maintaining a transparent aspect; • MIROX AB used in wall applications, mirrors create a feeling of extra space. SAFETY Each type of AB glass has its own safety version1: • ecorative LACOBEL AB glasses and MIROX AB mirrors can be covered in a SAFE film: D if the glass breaks, the fragments stick to the film; • Clear PLANIBEL AB glasses can...

DISCLAIMER The company AGC took into consideration the requirements laid out in the European Directive 98/8/ CE of February 16, 1998 (hereinafter the “Directive”), which will replace, on the date of its entry into force (expected for 2009/2010), the national regimes of the European Union Member States, and will impose the requirement of obtaining prior authorization for placing any active substances approved for inclusion in the biocidal products on the market in the European Union. At the present time, in conformity with the Directive, the active substance found in the glass AB [Silver - CAS...

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