What You Should Know About Mold Mold is a problem that affects millions of Americans, but also a problem that very few people know about. The health risks that mold create can be severe, and it is important that a mold problem is treated as early as possible. Often times, people don’t know they have a mold problem until they are very sick. There are many types of toxins that can come from mold, some being dangerous enough to cause health problems such a chronic bronchitis, mental deficiencies, multiple sclerosis, lupus, arthritis, bleeding lungs, and many more. Many people believe that mold can only affect you if you have a mold allergy; however, depending on what type of mold, anyone can be negatively affected. Millions of Americans suffer from constant sneezing and sniffling but don’t realize that the cause is the mold in their homes. Long-term exposure to mold can also create symptoms such as memory and hearing loss, acid reflux, breathing difficulties, and dizziness. It is very important to get mold treated immediately to prevent these symptoms from turning into something more serious.
People are also misinformed on where mold can grow. Any place with a moisture source is an area for mold to grow. This means basements, bathrooms, kitchens, mattresses, rooms with humidifiers... everywhere! Even worse is the mold that grows in areas you cannot see. Many mold cases are found in wall cavities and flooring in homes, feeding on wood or plasterboard. Any type of water damage can cause mold, so it is important to keep your home as dry and clean as possible. Mold can also feed off any organic source, such as dirt, skin cells, and oil. This makes it possible for mold to grow on glass, cookware, stainless steel, and other surfaces that you would not expect. There are xerophillic molds (able to grow under dry conditions) and xerotolerant molds (able to grow in moist conditions). Both of these molds are easily spreadable and hazardous to your health.
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SMTS™ What is it? SMTS™ is a two part system used to control bacteria by cleaning, killing and preventing their return to treated areas. Part A is an EPA registered, multi-purpose, anti-microbial, based in quaternary ammonium salts. It is a bactericide, virucide, disinfectant, fungicide, cleaner, mildew stat and deodorizer. Part B is our unique, proprietary, patented sealer. This unique combination of ingredients significantly enhances the system’s capabilities, making it extremely safe, effective, and economical.
SMTS™ Benefits
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Kills mold, mildew and fungi, and prevents their return. Kills a wide range of bacteria, and viruses, such as: resistant strains of Ecoli, MRSA, Salmonella enterica, RSV, Herpes Simplex Type 1 and 2 and Hepatitis B and C. Easy to apply Long Lasting and backed by a manufacturer’s warranty Non-staining and can be used on both porous and non-porous surfaces
How Effective is SMTS™? Third-party testing by NAMSA (North American Science Association, Inc., Kennesaw, GA) and Forintek Canada, Ltd., (Vancouver, BC) demonstrated that SMTS™ is more effective at killing bacteria and a broad range of mold and fungi, as compared to the leading anti-microbial available in this market segment. Additional testing by Thermal-lube, Inc. (Montreal, PQ), confirmed that SMTS™ is effective against a vast array of microbes.
SMTS™ at Work The single Petri Dish below was infected with a cocktail of several bacteria which included Escherichia coli, Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Aspergillus niger and Trichophyton mentagrophytes.) Paper squares 1-6 were treated with SMTS™ Parts A&B. Square 7 was untreated, as a control. The paper squares were placed on the Petri dish. SMTS™ was effective at killing and preventing the growth of all the bacteria.
KILLED! - E coli 0157:H7 (Antibiotic Resistant Strain) KILLED! - Pseudomonas aeruginosa KILLED! - Candida albicans KILLED! - Trichophyton mentagrophytes KILLED! - Aspergillus niger KILLED! - Staphylococcus aureus (Methicillin Resistant)
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About the Inventor Leonard Pinchuk, Ph.D., D.Sc Dr. Pinchuk is a world-renowned expert in the field of biomaterials and medical devices with over 80 patents in this area. His accomplishments include the invention of the nylon angioplasty balloon, a flexible coronary stent, the family of polycarbonate urethane biomaterials for implantation applications and polyurethane-based vascular grafts and stent-grafts, including the first modular bifurcated stent-graft for treating abdominal aortic aneurysms. Although some of these innovations have achieved very significant market acceptance, his most notable achievement has been the development of a novel family of biocompatible elastomeric copolymers that demonstrate superior biostability and compatibility in the vasculature as well as in other organs and tissues of the body. Specific formulations of this polymer have enabled the next generation of coronary stents, namely the Boston Scientific’s TaxusŽ Stent, where drugs can be released from these devices to inhibit restenosis. Dr. Pinchuk received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from McGill University in 1976 and a Ph.D. in the fields of Chemistry, Engineering and Medicine from the University of Miami in 1984. In 2003 he was inducted into the University of Miami Iron Arrow Society (Highest Honors) and in 2005 received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from McGill University.
Expert Opinion from the SMTS™ Inventor
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Dear Bill, You asked me for my expert opinion on whether SMTS will kill and prevent the reoccurrence of bacteria and viruses on hospital walls. In my opinion it will kill virtually any bacteria and viruses that are common in hospitals. The reason for rendering this opinion is based upon some old data that we have combined with some new data that I just acquired recently. From the old data, we found that SMTS kills just about all bacteria and viruses that it is exposed to, for example:
Aspergillus niger, Brevibacterium ammoniagenes, Campylobacter jejuni, Candida albicans, Corynebacterium ammonia genes, Enterobacter aerogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcus faecium (Vancomycin resistant), Escherichia coil, Escherichia coil (Antibiotic resistant), Escherichia coil 0157:H7, Legionella pneumophila, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae (Antibiotic resistant), Listeria monocytogenes, Proteus mirabilis, Proteus vulgaris, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Antibiotic resistant), Salmonella choleraesuis, Salmonella typhi, Serratia marcescens, Shigella dysen-
teriae, Shigella flexneri, Shigella sonnei, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus aureus (Methicillin resistant), Staphylococcus epidermidis (antibiotic resistant), Streptococcus pyogene. Fungicidal against Candida albicans and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (the agent that causes athlete’s foot fungus). Virucidal Performance: This product was evaluated and found to be effective against the following viruses on inanimate hard non-porous environmental surfaces. Avian influenza A/Turkey/ Wisconsin, Canine Distemper, Herpes Simplex Type 1, Herpes Simplex Type2, influenza A/Brazil Virus, Transmissible Gastroenteritis (TGE), Vaccinia virus, Human Coronavirus These organisms are listed in the label of SMTS™ Part A with many of these organisms are found in hospitals. In addition, as you recall, we ran separate experiments at NAMSA and at Forintek labs that showed a wide range of kills on other bacteria and fungi. Still further, Orley provided you with some compelling evidence that the system not only kills organism but prevents reoccurrences of these organism after at least 5 exposures to moisture.
ing on the roof. What this experiment clearly shows is that the SMTS™ formulation is still active after 9 months in the rain and sun. I would venture to say that the roof was rained on at least 75 times over the last 9 months. From this data, I would predict that the system will last for many years on an inner hospital wall without losing its potency. To Summarize, I am pretty sure it will stop viral and bacterial proliferation on a hospital wall for many years. If there is a specific virus or bacteria that your customer wants to challenge with SMTS™; perhaps your customer can send this organism to a virologist at a recognized institution (for example, the University of Miami) and run a direct experimental challenge. Regards, Leonard Pinchuk, Ph.D,. D.Sc. President/CEO, Innovia LLC and Affiliates
The new data that I have attached is actually a picture of my roof of my house in Miami, Florida. The roof was pressure cleaned at the end of 2007 and then sprayed with SMTS™ on January 20th, 2008. A section was left unsprayed. I examined this section yesterday (October 19th, 2008). After 9 months in the sun/heat and rain in Miami and have attached a photograph of the result. It shows that the sprayed area kept mildew from form5
Before and After Ocean Club apartment before and after SMTS™ application
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Before After
The subject building is a one story CBS construction, interior finish of painted wallboard. The building has been abandoned by the county government, as damaged, surplus office space. The electricity has been off for several years, and the building has roof leaks. Repeated water intrusions and uncontrolled humidity have made it an ideal breeding ground for mold. An area on the ceiling with staining and visible mold growth was chosen to show the effectiveness of the SMTS™ system. One side of the affected ceiling was treated with SMTS™, the other side was left untreated. Eight months later, in an environment where the WME (wood moisture equivalents) remain at 30% or higher, a 99.6% reduction in total Fungal spores was found on the area treated with SMTS™!
Subject Building
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Treated
Before and After This night stand was completely infected with mold and a strain of Decay Fungi. It was treated with SMTS™ and left inside a warehouse under humid conditions. At 4 months it remains completely mold and decay free. According to factory officials, an untreated piece of furniture left in the warehouse will show mold growth within 8 days.
SMTS™ WOOD DEMONSTRATION
Photos of the raw materials used to produce furniture in a Malaysian factory. The moisture and humidity levels are so high that mold and fungi are known to grow rapidly enough to contaminate the wood, even before it can be manufactured into furniture.
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Many mold cases are found in wall cavities and flooring in homes, feeding on wood or plasterboard.
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Testimonials
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The health risks that mold create can be severe and should be treated as early as possible.
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