The main points that make Hygienilac suitable as an anti-microbial lacquer are detailed below:
Hygienilac is supported under the BPD and HSE. It has been established for use in cosmetics for over 30 years, during that time it has been shown to be non-carcinogenic, non-mutagenic or a skin sensitizer.
Hygienilac complies with the current legislation and any future legislation that has been proposed, this gives you the customer, the assurance that the product will be around for a long time to come.
Hygienilac does not trigger R43 risk phrases on product which has the active ingredient included, when incorporated in to formulation at the recommended use level and in fact, way above the recommended levels. This is the case now and for any currently proposed legislation. The limit for labelling is 5%. Below that level no additional labelling is required.
The active ingredient included in Hygienilac has been shown to be effective against all gram positive and gram negative bacteria, it has been tested against. This included antibiotic resistant stains (ie Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus).
Cellular Mouldings support this data and can supply documentary evidence to support these claims. As Hygienilac is membrane active without specific key-lock reactions with parts of micro-organism cell is not thought possible that bacteria can build up any form of immunity to Hygienilac.
The active ingredient when incorporated in to the coating is immobile and has very low water solubility. This means that when used in coatings that are subject to wear the Antimicrobial properties will remain, so long as there is some coating left on the article. Also repeated washing and cleaning of the coating surface (with non oxidizing cleaners) over a long period of time does not impact the long term efficiency of Hygienilac.
The Hygienilac active ingredient has FDA approval and HSE approval for indirect food contact and incidental food contact. It is currently used in conveyor belts for food processing.
The Hygienilac active biocide has FDA and EPA approvals, it has a good ecotoxicological profiles supported under the BPD. Hygienilac is non carcinogenic, mutagenic or skin sensitizing and should not be required to be classified with an R43 label as per the changes implemented by the Biocides Products Directory. To be applied in Europe by the 28 th Adaptation of CHIP 3.
Questions most frequently asked about Hygienilac
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Why use Hygienilac? |
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In today's world of increasingly demanding hygiene standards, Hygienilac protects you, your product and your markets. Hygienilac kills germs on contact saving time and money on labour and cleaning chemicals you simply do not need, but most importantly giving you and your clients peace of mind for years to come, knowing that Hygienilac is working on their behalf when they are not. |
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How long does Hygienilac keep working for? |
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The T99 and Preeat Hygienilac ranges have a surface life of ten years or more. As long as the coating remains on the surface, Hygienilac will continue to kill bacteria. |
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How safe is Hygienilac? |
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The active ingredients used in Hygienilac have been used for many years in cosmetics and hair shampoos, the product has been in contact for long periods with human skin. During this time no significant problems have been reported. |
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How does Hygienilac work? |
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Hygienilac prevents bacteria cells access to nutrients vital for its survival and the cell starves. This is more physical effect than a chemical effect. |
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What other coatings are available in the Hygienilac range? |
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Hygienilac is available in a waterbased form and is suitable for a variety of substrates including wood, plaster, UPVC, MDF, metal and many more. |
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How do you clean surfaces coated in Hygienilac? |
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Hygienilac should only be cleaned with mild soap solutions. Any bleach based products will damage the lacquer surface reducing its life expectancy. |
MIGRATION OF CERTAIN ELEMENTS FROM WOOD LACQUER
SAMPLE SUBMITTED
One Wood panel with a Hygienilac finish
Samples received 21 October 2004
TESTS REQUIRED
EN71-3:1995 Safety of toys - Specification of migration of certain elements
RESULTS
Tests completed 27 October 2004
| Component |
Antimony |
Arsenic |
Barium |
Cadmium |
Chromium |
Lead |
Mercury |
Selenium |
| Hygienilac Finish |
<5 |
<5 |
<50 |
<5 |
<5 |
<5 |
<5 |
<50 |
| Max requirement (mg/kg) |
60 |
25 |
1000 |
75 |
60 |
90 |
60 |
500 |
| Overall Pass/Fail |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
P |
CONCLUSIONS
The lacquer on the submitted wooden panel has been found to meet the requirements of the migration of certain elements to EN71-3:1995. |
