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Peerless’ Tests Against NL63 Human Coronavirus Show Positive Results Peerless Plastics and Coatings, a manufacturer of hard coatings for plastics based in Thetford (UK), has tested its MicroGuard™ Anti-Fog coating range against NL63 Human Coronavirus, proving 99% effective.
P
eerless provides a range of protective coatings for application
needed to put in place longer-lasting solutions or products which
on to different types of plastic.
met users’ demands”, explains Peter LlewellynStamp. “Two examples
Among the range of products manufactured by the
would be Anti-Fog on the inside of medical visors so that they don’t
company there is MicroGuard™, an anti-bacterial coating for
mist up during the course of the day and sneeze screens which have
plastic launched in 2015, available also with an Anti-Fog option,
been installed into retailers, supermarkets and restaurants, which
which has already been used and tested within industries such
would benefit greatly from scratch and chemical resistance to meet
as Healthcare, Veterinary, Dentistry, Food Processing and Aerospace.
the day-to-day wear and tear”.
Following the heightened demand for coatings with special
“We have grown our team from 35 to over 40 people and will need to
antimicrobial and antiviral properties, Peerless MicroGuard™ Anti-Fog
take on more people in the coming months as we expand operating
coating range – which can be used on a number of items including
hours to meet demand,” adds LlewellynStamp. “The MicroGuard™
visors and screens – has now been tested against NL63 Human
coating range can add value to many applications and will enable
Coronavirus and proven 99% effective.
us to now offer coatings to companies across Europe and beyond, looking for long term anti-microbial or anti-viral protection on face
The testing process
coverings and surfaces such as desks, doors, screens, handles, car
After the coronavirus outbreak, Peerless immediately had
interiors and any other area where there is a high traffic of people.”
MicroGuard™ tested against FCoV (Feline Coronavirus) as the nearest test available at that time.
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After initial tests showed it reduced FCoV, the company carried out more work to improve its effectiveness, with the aim of offering antifog coatings for items such as visors and goggles. The MicroGuard™ Anti-Fog and the MicroGuard™ Clear Hard coatings were submitted for testing against the NL63 (Human Coronavirus) using the ISO21702:2019 test method. “Results on the MicroGuard™ Clear Hard Coating are still awaited but MicroGuard™ Anti-Fog results are in and the coating has proved to be 99% effective against NL63 (Human Coronavirus) meaning that it offers anti-viral performance”, explains Peerless. “We are very encouraged by these test results and will continue to develop new hard coating solutions to meet on-going demands,” adds Peerless Managing Director, Peter LlewellynStamp.
The growing demand for improved performance Interest in Anti-Fog coatings has risen as manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) seek to improve the performance of their products and offer wearers of essential face coverings – such as NHS and other key workers – better gear. “There was a growing interest in the products as people realized they
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