The science behind the Vitec Microgenix technology
Over the last 20 years the team at Vitec Microgenix have developed a range of scientifically-proven technologies that are highly effective in the control of indoor microbes.
At the heart of all of our products and services is Vitec’s patented VSC1000 chemical, a 6th generation silane-coupled Quaternary Ammonium Compound (“Quat Silane”).
Not only does VSC1000 act as a powerful disinfectant, destroying existing microbes on contact, it also forms a permanent coating on any surface providing residual protection against future microbial infection for up to 12 months.
Once the solution is applied to the surface it adheres to the surface and maintains its bioactivity, mechanically killing viruses, bacteria and fungi and creating a self-sanitising surface.
VSC1000 is odourless, invisible, non-toxic and environmentally friendly. No other technology in the market can compete with VSC1000.
Active Surface Protection
The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend a microbial load of less than 5-20 CFUs*/cm2 on surfaces to reduce transmission of harmful viruses and bacteria in indoor spaces.
Studies have proven that general cleaning does not achieve this level of hygiene. Although deep cleaning is able to reduce the microbial load of surfaces to safe levels, the effects are temporary as the surfaces are open to repeat colonisation by viruses, bacteria and fungi after the deep clean.
Application of Vitec’s patented antimicrobial nanolayer provides an invisible, active, self sanitising antimicrobial barrier on applied surfaces which continually works to mechanically destroy 99.99% of offending pathogens. This reduces the need for expensive and disruptive repeat deep-cleans saving your business time and money whilst promoting a safer internal environment.
Indoor Air Cleaner than Outdoor Air
Airborne transmission of microbes can pose a major risk for contagion and spread in internal spaces as demonstrated in the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent research has shown that modern air handling systems can make the situation worse by circulating microbes around a building. Microbes in one room can be transported to another by the ventilation system.
The Vitec Air Purification System (“VAPS”) unit is a unique solution to the problem of indoor microbial transit. Using a combination of a VSC1000-treated filter and powerful UV-C light, VAPS eliminates 99.99% of microbes on a single pass through the system.
VAPS integrates into all existing air handling systems. It is easy to install, requires only annual maintenance and has been tested extensively by pre-eminent institutions. Contact us for technical support and documentation.
*CFU – colony-forming unit (an estimation of the number of bacterial or fungal cells in a sample and used as a common surrogate for level of colonisation)
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Proven case studies
The Vitec Microgenix product range has proven, study after study, to dramatically increase the levels of hygiene in any indoor area.