Knowledge of the chemical compositions capable of eradicating a broad range of micro-organisms has been well established, along with the fact that combinations of certain chemicals greatly enhance the biocidal properties. However, developing a biocide capable of prolonged activity (continual re-application is not always feasible), effectiveness over a broad range of micro-organisms, and which can be successfully incorporated into a range of substrates has continually posed problems.Liquid Technology has resolved these problems, with two important consideration:

to be effective against gram positive and negative bacteria, and work as an eradicator rather than simply
an inhibitor as failure to eradicate could allow resistance to be developed;

use only those components approved by UK, European and US regulatory authorities for use in hygiene-
sensitive environments from food processing to hospitals.

Bacti-G is the anti-microbial additive found in the Bactiguard range of products. It does not leech, expel odours, or separate from the substrate into which it is incorporated.

Bacti-G works by piercing the cell-wall of the micro-organism when in direct contact, thus preventing further risk of contamination or reproduction, thereby enabling it act as an eradicator rather than merely an inhibitor. While many surfaces may inhibit the growth of a range of micro-organisms the incorporation of Bacti-G will provide the added assurance of knowing that eradication is achievable.

Life-time testing has shown Bactiguard air filters remain effective for several years after manufacture, thereby outliving the usable life-span of the filter and equally effective up to the expected life-spans of the other substrates into which it is now incorporated.

Evaluation commences with testing by independent laboratories to confirm the effectiveness of Bacti-G once incorporated into a particular substrate. Where feasible and a requirement of the client, on-site testing may also take place. Microbial challenges concentrate upon those considered to pose a particular risk in a given environment, and the extensive testing that has taken place since 1994 has enabled Liquid Technology to compile substantial data on the effectiveness of Bacti-G. Download testing of Bacti-G