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RHYS INTERNATIONAL WORK WITH BYOTROL FOR MICROBIAL CONTROL SOLUTION
Anti-microbial technology company Byotrol plc has given Rhys International authorisation to promote, sell and distribute their new innovative range of Nanosphere and Intersphere biocide products.
Byotrol’s Nanosphere range is designed specifically for the Food and Beverage industries and comprises a full portfolio of products to tackle all the hygiene issues involved in today’s complex commercial food environments, such as preventing and combating pathogens including listeria and salmonella.
Byotrol’s Intersphere range is the first product to effectively and permanently control micro-organisms which develop into algae and other similar fungal species. Byotrol’s Intersphere range is split into three clear areas namely, “Clearway” which is specifically developed for reducing microbial biofilm on items such as road signs, street furniture, bus shelters and solar panels; “Inhibitor” for use in high exposure areas around coastal and inland waterways such as slipways, pontoons and decking and “Sanitizer” which is ideal for areas where mico-organisms, including moulds cause a contaminating problem – ideally used for door handles, WC handles and washing machines.
Byotrol products have a four stage effect on micro-organisms using changes in surface tension as the basis of their attack.
1. Byotrol’s component biocides attack micro-organisms on a surface as soon as the product is applied.
2. Byotrol then conditions the surfaces before additional micro-organisms land, making it more difficult for the micro-organisms to settle on the surface, attach and reproduce.
3. When micro-organisms secrete material in an attempt to form a biofilm, (i.e. attachment properties which enable biofilm production) the secretion compounds – proteins, polysaccharides or oily type materials – are all disrupted by the pervading surface tension regime, making it much more difficult or impossible for the organisms to form a firm attachment to the surface.
4. Finally, the micro-organisms, in their weakened state, succumb to Byotrol’s residual, long lasting biocidal action provided by its component biocides. These are not aggressive chemical compounds, but when acting on a micro-organism, they cause the organism’s membrane to burst before it has a chance to reproduce.
Byotrol’s products have been proven through a programme of independent testing to be effective for up to seven days after application and work against a wide range of micro-organisms. The products are not toxic to humans, animals or plants and significantly the technology does not promote resistance in susceptible micro-organisms.
Barry Coyle of Rhys International comments: “During the past two years Rhys International has been augmenting the existing product range with relative anti-microbial products. We have been involved in a number of microbial technologies, designed and manufactured to address the growing menace of micro-organisms in our environment. We fully understand the need to address the problem and are well situated to offer a solution that works. To this end we are very pleased to be distributing Byotrol’s innovative Nanosphere and Intersphere biocide products. With Byotrol’s long lasting residual properties and vast number of applications, microbial contamination can now be treated and controlled effectively.”
Byotrol’s Sales Manager, Gary Hilton adds: “We look forward to a successful relationship with Rhys International and are delighted to have their support for our Nanosphere and Intersphere range. This association will provide us with the opportunity to distribute the Nanosphere and Intersphere range to researchers and technicians across the UK and Europe - delivering real and tangible benefits.”
Rhys International is a leading provider of scientific supplies to the UK and Europe. From its warehouse and distribution centre in Bolton, the company provides researchers, technicians and alike with all the necessary tools to carry out their work effectively. As a registered waste carrier with the Environment Agency, Rhys International can also offer customers professional advice & turnkey solutions to hazardous waste situations, such as decontamination and environmental controls.
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