Antimicrobial Copper is the only touch surface material registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to continuously kill more than 99.9% of the bacteria* that cause HAIs within two hours of contact.
Science supporting the EPA registration has proven Antimicrobial Copper to be the most effective* antimicrobial touch surface and has sparked a global campaign advocating the use of these materials to combat infectious bacteria* in healthcare facilities, mass transit, educational institutions and beyond.
Three main characteristics make Antimicrobial Copper the most effective* touch surface material:
Continuously kills bacteria*
Efficacy as an antimicrobial is proven far more effective than stainless steel or silver-containing coatings Proven to continuously kill the bacteria* that cause infections The only solid antimicrobial touch surface approved by EPA Never wears out
Continuous and ongoing antimicrobial action Remains effective even after repeated wet & dry abrasion and re-contamination Natural tarnishing does not impair efficacy Safe to use
Not harmful to people or the environment Inherently antimicrobial, no chemicals added Completely recyclable