Antimicrobial glass ready for launch
A coated glass product designed by the NSG Group to help reduce the transmission of microbes via surfaces in shared spaces and public transport, is ready for launch after its antimicrobial properties were verified through independent third party testing.
The launch of Pilkington SaniTise follows the glassmaker’s research and development team fast tracking its research into antimicrobial coatings in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The work was supported by testing at leading UK universities.
Pilkington SaniTise is a transparent coated glass that is activated through UV radiation. When the glass is exposed to UV light, its antimicrobial activity is significantly increased compared to using uncoated glass.
It has a pyrolytic coating, which provides antimicrobial properties and acts against enveloped viruses on the glass surface.
The glass provides extra protection for any high touch surfaces that are exposed to UV light. It is available on multiple tints and thicknesses.
The durable pyrolytic on-line coating lasts the lifetime of the glass and can be toughened, laminated, bent or processed into insulating glass units using standard techniques.
The product is also compatible with harsh commercial grade cleaning products and is highly resistant to corrosion, mechanical and chemical damage.
