New SteriTouch antimicrobial additive proven to reduce SARS-CoV-2 by 93% in 2 hours
Friday, 7 May 2021
Radical Materials has launched an antiviral additive under its SteriTouch® brand which has demonstrated efficacy of 99.9999% within 3 hours against bacteriophage Phi6 and 93% in 2 hours against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
The result of many months of development and testing, the new additive is supplied as a liquid and is suitable for most solvent-based applications. Radical is continuing with the development of antiviral additives, specifically for water-based systems and polymers.
“Having tested most active substances, including those based on silver, copper, zinc, silane quats and several organics, we now have a much clearer picture of how each performs in different materials and under different conditions.” said company director Nick Corlett.
“There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution, so our intention is to develop a range of anti-viral additives suitable for most of our customers’ applications. We have taken our time to reach this point, but it is important to us that all products carrying the SteriTouch brand are diligently tested and provide robust performance.”
“The last twelve months have seen a great many new products arrive on the market making excessive and often unsubstantiated claims, but Radical is fortunate to be working with some very committed partner companies, intent on delivering genuinely beneficial products.”
Radical Materials is confident in its ability to improve upon this most recent result: “To date, we have only tested one coating containing the new additive against SARS-CoV-2. The results were good [93% reduction in 2 hours] but given the exceptional performance of the additive against Phi6, we would be most surprised if we can’t achieve even better efficacy against SARS-CoV-2.”
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Media Contacts:
John Griffiths; 01495 211400; john@radicalmaterials.com
Jack Wiggins; 01495 211400; jackw@radicalmaterials.com
Editors’ Notes
The SteriTouch® brand encompasses a broad range of antimicrobial additives designed to deliver exemplary performance against bacteria, mould, fungi and viruses. The additives are available for most materials, including polymers, silicone, rubber, paints, coatings & textiles, and will provide robust, long term efficacy in even the most demanding of applications. Independent testing has consistently demonstrated that materials containing SteriTouch® additives will reduce the population of microorganisms such as E. coli, MRSA, Pseudomonas, Aspergillus, Human coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2 by 93%-99.9999% within 24 hours.
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Radical Materials: the SteriTouch parent company
The company was founded in 2003 as SteriTouch Ltd, a technically focused antimicrobial specialist in a sector dominated by marketing companies. SteriTouch® has since become one of the most recognised and respected antimicrobial brands, supplying materials globally and working with a broad range of clients such as World Dryer, Universal Electronics, Deflecto, Sennheiser, Addis Housewares, Rustoleum and Crown Paints.
Through continuous research, development and investment, the company has expanded its portfolio to include other specialised materials: Konduct thermally conductive polymer compounds and masterbatches; SCOPIC X-ray and metal detectable materials to reduce foreign body contaminants in food processing; and SteriType® workspace protection solutions, including keyboards, mice, keyboard covers & surface protection film.
In recognition of its increasingly diverse nature, in 2019 the company name was changed to Radical Materials Ltd, encompassing the existing SteriTouch, Konduct, SCOPIC & SteriType® brands and ensuring scope for further expansion.
Radical is committed to being a fully integrated company, investing in the capabilities required to ensure every product delivers optimal performance and to deliver solutions when others have struggled. Radical is able to take a new product from initial concept, through product development, testing, validation and production entirely in-house, meaning even complex custom materials can be delivered within days, rather than months.