FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
New
Film for Antimicrobial Surface Protection in Healthcare
Preventing
the Spread of Viruses, Fungi, and Bacteria Through Surfaces at
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Hsinchu,
Taiwan, September 9, 2021 - General Silicones (GS), an
expert manufacturer of silicone products, shares how its silicone
rubber film with antiviral and antibacterial properties is a simple
solution for adding protection to exposed surfaces. As a supplier of
medical
grade silicone parts with over 50 years in experience, GS
took
on the challenge to support the healthcare industry with new means to
easily add protection against viruses, bacteria, and fungi on high
touch surfaces.
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has shown how viruses and bacteria must be
prevented from spreading through healthcare facilities as early as
possible. Surfaces with active ingredients are a tool of growing
importance to help suppress the spread of increasingly resistant and
dangerous microbes, as even the most frequent cleaning regimen cannot
prevent contamination. Hospitals and healthcare facilities can now
apply protective antimicrobial silicone rubber film
from General
Silicones to high-touch surfaces frequently used by patients and
visitors.
Patented
Technology for Strong Silicone Rubber Adhesion
The antimicrobial film ships in rolls that can be easily cut and
adjusted in size. Thanks to the patented technology of GS, contractors
can firmly apply the silicone rubber material with standard adhesives
to high-touch surfaces in hospitals, such as bed rails and frames,
moveable lamps, tray-and bedside tables, handles, IV poles.
High-touch objects throughout the facilities such as elevator buttons,
door and staircase handle, registrations desks, chairs, and furniture
in waiting rooms, cafeterias, and restaurants can reduce the risks by
applying the film.
Firm
Anti-Slip Grip for the Weak and Elderly
Weak hospital patients need a firm grip to support their bodies during
recovery. Silicone rubber is an excellent material for creating
surfaces with anti-slip properties. For example, various sport and
textile products use silicone to prevent slipping. GS makes
antimicrobial films with custom anti-slip properties on customer
demand, allowing healthcare facilities to provide additional security
and support to surfaces.
An
Eco and Skin Friendly Material
Silicone rubber is well-studied material in the medical industry.
Medical grade silicone is used for devices during sensitive procedures,
and baby products use silicone for its antiallergic properties. These
properties make silicone an excellent alternative to plastics. The
qualities of silicone rubber make it a unique and sustainable
alternative to plastic as well. The Compo-SiL®
silicone rubber film
surface is made of 100% silicone. This material is biocompatible and
bio durable, non-toxic, antibacterial, and chemically resistant. It
allows chemical cleaning with alcohol without affecting the surface
material. The material itself is derived from silicon, an element found
mainly in the earth's crust, combined with other natural elements,
including oxygen and hydrogen, making it a much safer product than
plastics.
Healthcare facility managers and contractors interested in more
information on antimicrobial Compo-SiL®
films can contact General Silicones at [email protected].
About
General Silicones
General Silicones (GS) was founded in 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan, and is
now represented worldwide – including Europe, China, Japan, and
South-East Asian countries. GS is a major distributor of silicone
materials and an active silicone products manufacturer with ISO 9001,
IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 certifications. The company has manufacturing
plants in Hsinchu, Taiwan; Wujiang, China; and Bac Giang, Vietnam. With
decades of experience in this field, GS has the ability and capacity to
provide a wide range of silicone products for many industries,
including medical, automobile, consumer products, electronics, and IT.
For more information about GS, please visit www.generalsilicones.com.
For more information on Compo-SiL®,
please visit www.compo-sil.com