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Is tiox harmful?
Titanium dioxide is a harmless substance, not biocidal and not subject to authorization. This means that TiO2 nanoparticles are embedded in a contiguous solid frame (film material), but the surface as a whole is not considered to be in the nano size range. In addition, the concentration of nanoparticles is so low that, during the expected wear, no significant amount is released from the surface to the environment.
For this reason, in most applications, control tests can measure activity greater than 80% after one year. The product is not harmful according to SGS laboratory tests. Although the TIOX coating has an antimicrobial effect, it is not a biocidal product. For it to be effective, it requires continuous exposure compared to conventional disinfectants. While the latter eradicate the microbial layer formed by a single, harsh effect, TIOX creates a continuous, low intensity, "unpleasant" environment for microbes, thus inhibiting their reproduction. In everyday language, organisms do not like an environment enriched with titanium dioxide nanoparticles. As a result of the continuous, low-intensity effect, the TIOX coated surface remains microbially clean, but it also contributes to the degradation of the general "dirt". By its mechanism of action, absorbed light forms reactive radicals that react with organic matter on their surface, making them less complex, easier to remove.
It is worth noting here:
TIOX is not a panacea and does not make the need for general hygiene solutions unnecessary. Instead, it offers a complementary, continuous maintenance effect that can increase the interval between traditional disinfection methods and improves the time between them. TIOX can reduce up to 99% of bacteria settling on the surface.
Durability of tiox coating
During test measurements, TIOX coating proved to be stable. In real life applications, this is also the case. Even after 12 months, the developed surfaces showed more than 80% activity. TiOX coating is proven to be durable under normal conditions of use, retains its integrity on heavily used floors even when the floor is frequently washed or wiped. On heavy-duty surfaces, as with all materials, TiOX may wear, resulting in a reduction in the effect. For this reason, the effectiveness of the coating is regularly checked and, if necessary, renewed.
Where can be tiox used?
The shortest answer to this question is, “where can’t it be used?”. We recommend TiOX wherever appropriate hygiene is important, or in locations frequented by many people, making them more at risk of infection. This may be on public transport, handrails, waiting rooms, and manufacturing units where there is a risk of microbial contamination. TiOX is also recommended for places where black fungus (Baudoinia compniacensis) is settling in industrial buildings. Regardless of the current quality of surface to be treated, TIOX can be used wherever a light source is available.
Why choose tiox?
TiOX offers a uniquely durable solution. Because artificial light sources are able to achieve the desired antimicrobial effect, no special light sources are required. In fact, the latest version of TiOX performs in almost complete darkness. As TiOX is not biocidal, it is not subject to authorisation or any safety procedures. When your premises are treated by TiOX, you be confident you have taken significant steps to reduce contaminations and infections.
TiOX provides total service and back-up, regularly inspecting, and if necessary, reapplying the surface, to guarantee the continued presence of antimicrobial activity.
We provide our product as a service, that is, to inspect and, if necessary, reapply the surface, thus guaranteeing the continued presence of antimicrobial activity.
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Applicable (including but not limited to): hospitals, schools, public institutions, nursing homes, agricultural facilities, public transport, shopping centres, libraries, playgrounds, and all areas where a maintenance-free, continuously safe, infection and bacteria free environment is paramount.
Neutralises viruses with up to 99,9% efficiency (SARS-CoV-2, SARS, H5N1, etc.). Effective against about 650 different virus strains).
It kills bacterial strains (Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Salmonella typhimurium, Bacillus subtilis, etc.) with an efficiency of up to 99.9%.
Provides up to 1-year protection (depending on the degree of contamination and the type of surface).
Neutralises endotoxins, kills fungi and their spores, kills mould and its spores, and significantly reduces NH3, N2O, CO2, CH4 levels.