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Innovus Antibacterial Properties

Innovus Antibacterial Properties

Innovus Antibacterial Properties

Product catalog summary
Overview: Innovus, a brand by Sonae Arauco, offers decorative melamine and laminate products with proven antibacterial properties, certified for food contact and suitable for various applications in residential and commercial spaces.
Antibacterial Properties: Innovus products have been tested according to ISO 22196:2011, demonstrating effective antibacterial properties. The surfaces are designed to resist bacterial growth, making them ideal for environments requiring high hygiene standards.
Applications: Innovus panels are versatile and recommended for use in homes, restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and public spaces. They are suitable for doors, bathrooms, kitchens, offices, and more.
Technical Specifications: Innovus panels comply with EN 14322 and EN 438 standards, ensuring resistance to scratching, staining, and cracking. They also feature low formaldehyde emissions and are available in fire retardant and moisture-resistant variants.
Cleaning and Maintenance: The melamine surfaces are easy to clean with warm water and standard household cleaners, provided they do not contain scouring agents or high levels of chlorine. Regular cleaning and disinfection are recommended for maintaining hygiene.
Performance Comparison: Innovus melamine surfaces show superior resistance to bacterial growth compared to materials like granite and glass, due to their compact, non-porous structure.
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Innovus Melamine and Laminates Antibacterial Properties

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INNOVUS, MORE THAN A DECORATIVE SOLUTION. Innovus, the brand of decorative products by Sonae Arauco, is present in all areas of our lives: in the rooms in our homes and in public spaces, the places where we live and work. We offer a decorative solution that brings beauty and safety to your spaces. Innovus products with melamine surfaces are a decorative solution with antibacterial properties.* In addition, Innovus panels are certified for contact with food** and can be safely used in the production of domestic or commercial furniture and for use as counters or worktops, provided all other hygiene...

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APPLICATIONS Due to their durability, versatility and antibacterial properties, Innovus decorative panels are particularly recommended for creating residential environments and for restaurants and hotels or other commercial or public spaces. As a result of their wide range of uses, Innovus products are used in offices, furniture, kitchens, bathrooms, wall panelling, furniture for medical facilities and shopfitting. Health & Wellness Living Rooms Offices & Education Restaurants & Hotels Sports & Leisure Retail & Exhibitions They can be used in combination with other materials by being incorporated...

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PROPERTY TEST UNITS REQUIREMENTS Resistance to staining EN 14323 Rating Resistance to cracking EN 14323 Rating Abrasion resistance - woodgrains & fantasies EN 14323 Class 1 Abrasion resistance - unicolours EN 14323 Class 3A Formaldehyde release Innovus panels are classified according to the criteria defined by EN 14322 - Wood-based panels - Melamine faced boards for interior uses - Definition, requirements and classification. Physical-mechanical properties vary depending on the substrate used. For further information about these properties, please refer to the corresponding Technical Data Sheet....

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EASY TO CLEAN AND RESISTANT In general, all Innovus products with melamine surfaces have excellent hygiene properties, thanks to the compactness of the surface and the ease of cleaning of this material. Due to an almost completely closed surface, without structural pores, cracks or sharp-edged or pocket-shaped depressions, it is very hard for dirt particles to adhere to them. Furthermore, melamine surfaces are liquid-repellent. They form extremely hard, scratch-resistant surfaces, which means that the surface quality is not adversely affected even after being subject to prolonged use. Compared...

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