Features Comparison of SurfaceGuard 90
to Colloidal Silver and Poisons

Poisons

 Colloidal Silver

SurfaceGuard90

Bound vs. Unbound

This is a significant area of differentiation. All antimicrobials EXCEPT SurfaceGuard 0 are "unbound".

Unbound

Unbound

Bound

Unbound technologies work by leaving (leaching) the applied substrate and entering the microbe in the air. The catalyst they use to leach from the substrate is usually moisture or sodium. Eventually this depleting action of the active ingredient and leaves the substrate unprotected. SurfaceGuard only works if it remains attached to the substrate.

Leaching

Leaching

NON - Leaching

Wash Durability

SurfaceGuard 90-7200 passed two tests of 100 laundries. Silver has passed 50 washes but usually only at 70-90% by 50 washes.

N/A

50 or Less Washes

100 Washes

Safety

Poison/Triclosan has been banned from Europe, is under a formal investigation in Canada and FDA opened ""formal"" investigation 9 months ago as triclosan has been found in mother's milk.

Silver was found in men and reduced their sperm count 60%. The FDA has opened a formal investigation.

SurfaceGuard90 has NEVER had a claim filed.

Banned in Europe/ FDA opened formal investigations. Congressional review  to discuss dangers.

FDA has opened a formal investigation.

None in 40 plus years

Marketing

Due to our "bound" technology, we are as GREEN as any antimicrobial. We stay on the applied substrate and do not leach off into the environment.

A Poison

A Heavy Metal

NO Poisons or Heavy Metals

Super Bug Creation

Since we are a mechanical kill we are incapable of spawning a super bug. Silver and poison have been proven to create super bugs.

Creates Super Bugs

Creates Super Bugs

Does NOT creates Super Bugs

Cost

Our antimicrobial pricing is equal or less Silver due to the fluctuations in pricing of heavy metals. Silver industry has responded by trying to use less Silver.

More $$$

More $$$

Less $$$

Manufacturing

SurfaceGuard90 easily introduced during finishing cycle by 50~ plants in last 8 years

Unknown

Unknown

Added in at Finish Cycle