The following studies document the performance of the AgION™ antimicrobial coating. Contact us to request that a copy of any or all of the studies be mailed to you. Abstracts are provided to help in choosing pertinent studies. Technical data are provided to substantiate the performance of the antimicrobial compound and are not intended to support or endorse any public health related claims for treated articles.

Gerba, Charles P. and Kelly Bright. Efficacy of AgION™ Antimicrobial Coated Stainless Steel Against Various Microorganisms. July 17, 2001. University of Arizona. Unpublished. Antimicrobial efficacy of AgION coating was tested against E. coli, S. aureus, M. fortuitum and MS-2 bacterial virus samples. Testing utilized various temperatures, concentrations and media as well as comparisons to untreated steel and non silver-activated zeolite powder.

Cowan, M. M. Antimicrobial Efficacy of AgION™-Coated Stainless Steel. April 10, 2001. Miami University. Unpublished. This study investigates in vitro antimicrobial efficacy of AgION against three bacteria: Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus epidermis, as well as the fungus Aspergillus niger. Bacterial inhibition assays were conducted using AgION-coated and uncoated (control) 2” x 2” stainless steel coupons. Coupons were inoculated with bacteria suspended in either broth or phosphate buffer. At various times over a 24 hour period the bacterial viability was tested by serial dilution and plating of the solution rinsed from coupon surfaces.

Vestergaard, Ellen and Michael Curiale. Efficacy of an Antimicrobial Compound in the Reduction of Microorganisms on Stainless Steel. December 20, 2000. Silliker Laboratories Group, Inc. AgION antimicrobial-treated steel was tested with pathogens of concern to the meat industry, including: E. coli, L. monocytogenes, Salmonella and S. aureus. Also included were typical spoilage organisms, including pseudomonads and lactic acid bacteria. Organisms were applied to treated and untreated (control) steel coupons, 3” x 3”, and samples were analyzed after 3, 6, 24, 48 and 72 hours.

Technical data are provided to substantiate the efficacy of the antimicrobial compound. However, the data are not intended to support or endorse public health claim for treated articles.