MacDermid Autoype's Antimicrobial film from offers protection for hospital surfaces

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 22, 2008 – MacDermid Autotype, one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of precision coated films, has launched a hard coated polyester film specially designed to offer antimicrobial protection for hospital surfaces. The new film, called SIGMAGraF Shield AM, combines Microban® antimicrobial technology with industrial-strength protection against solvents and cleaning chemicals. In addition, SIGMAGraF Shield AM can provide impact and abrasion resistance above ordinary laminates, ensuring that all surfaces and signage remain protected for both patients and staff at all times.

SIGMAGraF Shield AM is a heat-stabilized polyester film with a UV-cured hard coating on the front side and a pressure sensitive, acrylic adhesive on its reverse surface. The film can be combined with cladding vinyl and graphics for protection on walls, doors, counters and equipment in hygiene-critical areas. For example, door push panels can be created that are not only graphically attractive, but are also antimicrobial.

Microban® technology is incorporated into the film’s textured hard coat during manufacturing; this ensures even distribution of the antimicrobial agent throughout its surface, preventing it from washing or wearing away. Microban® technology inhibits the growth of a wide range of bacteria, fungi and moulds like MRSA, Salmonella Enteritidis, Escherichia Coli and Listeria Monocytogenes that can present health and safety risks in hospital environments.

Besides its intrinsic microbial resistance, SIGMAGraF Shield AM has excellent optical and antiglare properties because of the non-filled, microfine texture. Its unique combination of features makes the film ideal for a diverse range of hospital applications and contributes towards 'duty of care' responsibilities.


For further information contact Maurizio Fantato, MacDermid Autotype, Grove Road, Wantage, Oxon. OX12 7BZ. Tel: 01235 771111. Fax: 01235 771196.
Email: pressrelations@autotype.com. Web: www.macdermidautotype.com.


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About MacDermid Autotype
MacDermid Autotype is the leading global innovator, designer, developer and manufacturer of specialised coating technology for films used in a wide range of applications. These include touch and vision systems, membrane switches, Film Insert Moulding (FIM) products for the automotive, telecommunications and domestic appliances sector and screen printing. With specialist expertise in precision coating technology, MacDermid Autotype, transforms and enhances the performance of films for many high technology and demanding applications.
In recent years MacDermid Autotype has brought screen printing to new levels of control and repeatability, reinforcing the benefits of the process for new applications such as flexible circuit printing, DVD and industrial glass printing. MacDermid Autotype’s most recent launches have been of antimicrobial hard coated films for hygiene critical surface applications and of diffuser and anti-reflection films for use in flat panel displays.
The company is part of MacDermid Inc. of Denver, Colorado. MacDermid is a leading supplier of offset blanket, flexo plates and Colorspan ink jet printers and supplies, and of chemicals for industrial finishing, including plating and coating of metals and plastics.