FAQ - BioCote® Antimicrobial Protection on all Stuart Science Equipment
Q: Where can I get more information?
For more information on BioCote protection please visit www.biocote.com, alternatively visit www.barloworld-scientific.com for more information on how BioCote compliments the Stuart range of products. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure all possible external part of each Stuart product is BioCote protected, manufacturing and material constraints mean that we cannot guarantee this. |
Q: Is the addition of BioCote audited?
As part of our partnership with Biocote Stuart products have undergone a rigorous validation process. This ensures that all products work effectively as an antimicrobial and that the bespoke additive solution is suitable. This is then supported with an ongoing Quality Control system offering certification for antimicrobial efficacy. All validation and Quality Control is carried out by an independent accredited laboratory. |
Q: Can you see BioCote?
No, Biocote protection is invisible to the naked eye. Even though you can't see BioCote, the Protected by BioCote sticker on every Stuart product will reassure you that your Stuart product has long term anti-microbial protection. |
Q: Is it safe?
Yes, Silver is completely safe. |
Q: Does it rub off?
No, the active agent in BioCote is incorporated in the manufacturing process and is chemically bonded to the material. The ions remain constant at the surface and can not be rubbed off. |
Q: Why is BioCote different to other anti-microbial products?
BioCote can provide a complete solution including it's patent protected powder coating. It contains a silver based anti-microbial agent which is proven to be safe within standard working practices. |
Q: Has it been tested?
Simulated life cycle testing has been carried out by independent laboratories showing on going efficacy for over 25 years. All products go through a validation process and ongoing quality control. |
Q: Can it create resistant strains?
There is no evidence to date as BioCote does not function in the same way as antibiotics and therefore, to date, no bacteria have become resistant to BioCote as they have to some antibiotics. |
Q: Is it effective against MRSA?
Yes, BioCote is effective against MRSA. |
Q: How effective is BioCote?
BioCote is effective against a wide range of bacteria and fungi. Examples of bacteria and fungi tested against include: Aspergillus niger (Black Mould), Streptococcus faecalis, Salmonella enteritidis, Staphylococcus aureus (including MRSA), Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. |
Q: How is it applied?
BioCote incorporates silver ions at the manufacture stage in both powder coating and plastics. |
Q: Why BioCote?
BioCote is safe, effective, and lasts for the useful life of the product. It doesn't wear off, nor does it leach. |
Q: How does it work?
During manufacture silver is added to every external component of the Stuart product. The BioCote additive is used in a wide range of finishes including powder coating and plastics, being incorporated at the manufacturing process. The BioCote finish inhibits the ability of the bacteria to reproduce. Without the ability to reproduce the bacteria will naturally die. Test data shows a reduction in bacteria levels of up to 99.9% in 24hrs. |
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