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Antimicrobial effectiveness

Antimicrobial coatings
and healthcare

While good hygiene is important in any industry, few environments require more rigorous sanitation standards than hospitals. Manual cleaning does not offer an adequate level of protection against the spread of infection. An alternative solution is required to protect hospitals’ staff, patients and visitors. Dyphox’s comprehensive antimicrobial technology for surfaces bridges the hygiene gap by killing bacteria and viruses with 99% efficacy, and reducing the risk of high germ contamination by up to 67%.

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Effective against all viruses, bacteria and fungi

Dyphox is effective against many of the bacterial viruses commonly found in hospital environments, including including COVID, MRSA, INFLUENZA A, ADENOVIRUS*, STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS, ACINETOBACTER BAUMANNII and ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM**.
*ISO 22196 (mod.) **ISO 21702 (mod.)

Raise infection control standards

Maintain best practices in hygiene maintenance and raise infection control standards by effectively killing bacteria and germs caused by droplets and contact infections before they have a chance to settle without any build-up of resistance.

99.99% effectiveness* proven in and out of laboratories

Dyphox’s effectiveness has been extensively tested in lab and field studies. It is the only antimicrobial solution proven to work to kill bacteria and viruses in field studies.

Decreased risk of transmission

Standing cleaning protocols don’t sufficiently reduce the risk of transmission. Dyphox retains its effectiveness in temperatures from -20 to 80 degrees Celsius and all humidities, and is resistant to everyday disinfectants, helping close the hygiene gap in high-traffic environments.

Higher staff attendance & peace of mind for patients

Creating a more hygienic work environment for staff means lower rates of transmission and fewer sick days taken as a result of illness. Treating frequently-touched surfaces with antimicrobial spray for medical environments, including equipment, medical devices, beds and door handles, reduces anxiety among patients and their visiting family members.

Long-lasting, low-cost hospital surface disinfectant offering minimised disruption

One application of Dyphox prevents bacteria and viruses from settling on frequently-touched surfaces for a year, offering a low-cost long term antimicrobial coating solution for hygiene-critical environments. Yearly treatment limits any disruption to patients, staff and the general running of the hospital.

How antimicrobial surfaces improve
infection control standards in hospitals

Treatment of commonly touched surfaces, including door knobs, handrails, light switches, toilets, food trays and equipment.

Application in shared areas, such as the canteen, bathrooms, offices and reception.

Works on aluminium, plastics, steel, glass and lacquered furniture.

Offers long lasting surface disinfection for 12 months on indoor surfaces and 6 months on outdoor surfaces

The only antimicrobial solution appropriate for use in hospitals and nursing homes.

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How Dyphox works

Dyphox is applied as a liquid solution, and once dry, retroactively kills 99.99% of bacteria,
viruses and fungi contaminating the surface.

By modifying photocatalysts, the Dyphox team identified molecules that were capable of self-sanitising when exposed to light. Exposure to any form of light, whether natural or artificial, activates Dyphox’s antimicrobial effect when oxygen is present.

By modifying photocatalysts, the Dyphox team identified molecules that were capable of self-sanitising when exposed to light. Exposure to any form of light, whether natural or artificial, activates Dyphox’s antimicrobial effect when oxygen is present.

The singlet oxygen is large enough to be effective in killing germs but is not released into the surrounding environment. Dyphox is non-toxic to humans and the environment.

How Dyphox works

Dyphox is applied as a liquid solution, and once dry, retroactively kills 99.99% of bacteria,
viruses and fungi contaminating the surface.

By modifying photocatalysts, the Dyphox team identified molecules that were capable of self-sanitising when exposed to light. Exposure to any form of light, whether natural or artificial, activates Dyphox’s antimicrobial effect when oxygen is present.

Based on photodynamics, the excitation of a photocatalyst by visible light (400–700 nm) leads to the creation of singlet oxygen by transferring the absorbed energy to ambient oxygen. The photodynamic effect induces fast and effective oxidative degeneration of the bacterial wall, and the bacterium quickly dies.

The singlet oxygen is large enough to be effective in killing germs but is not released into the surrounding environment. Dyphox is non-toxic to humans and the environment.

Ready to break the chain of infection?

Want to learn more about Dyphox’s technology works? Our team is happy to arrange a call to discuss your needs and questions.



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