Representative Microorganisms Controlled by the ÆGIS Microbe Shield
This is a partial listing which the Aegis technology has been specifically tested.

Biological protection using the ÆGIS Microbe Shield is based on technology developed by Dow Corning Corporation in close cooperation with Baxter HealthCare, Burlington Industries and a number of major textile, medical products, carpeting, and carpet fiber companies in the United States, Europe, Australia, Japan and Korea. The results of their collective work show a remarkable product which, when properly reacted onto surfaces, makes these surfaces resistant to fungal, bacterial, and algal growth. The organisms shown are ones against which the technology has been specifically tested. AEM 5700 Antimicrobial is considered to be a broad spectrum antimicrobias. That means that it is effective against a very wide range of microorganisms (fungi, gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria, yeasts, and algae). The microorganisms listed should be viewed as representative of the types of organisms against which the ÆGIS Microbe Shield technology is effective, rather than as a comprehensive list.

Bacteria

Micrococcus sp.
Stapylococcus epidermidis1
Enterobacter agglomerans1
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus1
Stapylococcus aureus(pigmented)1
Stapylococcus aureus (non-pigmented)1
Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa PRD-10
Strepticoccus faecalis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa1
Escherichia coli ATCC 23266
Escherichia coli1

Proteus mirabilis
Citrobacter diversus1
Salmonella typhosa
Proteus mirabilis1
Salmonella choleraesuis
Corynebacterium bovis
Mycobacterium smegmatis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bruncella cania
Brucella abortus
Brucella suis
Streptococcus mutans
Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus cereus
Clostridium perfringens
Haemopilus influenzae
Haemophilus suis
Lactobacillus casei
Leuconostoc lactis
Listeria monocytogenes
Propionbacterium acnes
Proteus vulgaris
Pseudomonas cepacia
Pseudomonas filluorescens
Xanthomonas campestris

Fungi
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus versicolor
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus terreus
Penicillium chrysogenum
Penicillium albicans
Penicillium citrinum
Penicillium elegans
Penicillium funiculosum
Penicillium humicola
Penicillium notatum
Penicillium variabile
Mucor sp.
Tricophyton mentagrophytes
Tricophyton interdigitalie
Trichoderma flavus
Chaetomium globusum
Rhizopus nigricans
Cladosporium herbarum
Aureobasidium pullulans
Fusarium nigrum
Fusarium solani
Gliocladium roseum
Oosopa lactis
Stachybotrys chartarum

Algae
Oscillatoria borneti LB143
Anabaena cylindrica B-1446-1C
Selenastrum gracile B-325
Pleurococcus sp. LB11
Schenedesmus quadricauda
Gonium sp. LB 9c
Volvox sp. LB 9
Chlorella vulgarus

Yeast
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Candida albicans

1. Clinical isolates

Stapylococcus epidermidis1
Enterobacter agglomerans1
Acinetobacter calcoaceticus1
Stapylococcus aureus(pigmented)1
Stapylococcus aureus (non-pigmented)1
Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 4352
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa PRD-10
Strepticoccus faecalis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa1
Escherichia coli ATCC 23266
Escherichia coli1
Proteus mirabilis
Citrobacter diversus1
Salmonella typhosa
Proteus mirabilis1
Salmonella choleraesuis
Corynebacterium bovis
Mycobacterium smegmatis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Bruncella cania
Brucella abortus
Brucella suis
Streptococcus mutans
Bacillus subtilis
Bacillus cereus
Clostridium perfringens
Haemopilus influenzae
Haemophilus suis
Lactobacillus casei
Leuconostoc lactis
Listeria monocytogenes
Propionbacterium acnes
Proteus vulgaris
Pseudomonas cepacia
Pseudomonas filluorescens
Xanthomonas campestris

Interpretive Note: Although the list of microorganisms against which a biocide has been shown to be effective is important for determining whether or not the material can be used against specific types of organisms, it is only the starting point. Killing or controlling microorganisms (particularly in laboratory test of the active ingredient) is relatively easy. Doing it safely, doing it in real world situations, doing it without ruining the target surface, and selecting betwee a quick kill and long term protection are generally much more important.

There are many materials and processes which can kill microorganisms quickly and effectively. Common household bleach (chlorine) is an excellent biocide. Unfortunately, bleach cannot be use on many surfaces, has no lasting antimicrobial effect, and can be very dangerous if used improperly. Extreme heat is also highly effective, buy you can’t put a sick building in an autoclave. Other materials are efficient at high concentrations, but have little effect at dilution levels which would be required to insure human safety. Finally, some materials are so inherently dangerous that they can only be used in isolation chambers or by professional applicators using respirators an space suits.
AEGIS Microbe Shield Biological Protection
BON-AIRE POLYCARB
2 Stage Filters
BON-AIRE PURASORB
3 Stage Filters
BON-AIRE ALLERGEN
Whole House Allergy Filters
Campbell County Schools Case History reviews an actual case where mold infestations had created an unhealthy environment resulting in numerous complaints about allergies and respiratory problems. This document includes quotes from school officials on what occurred and how the problems were dealt with. More case histories are available.
Severe allergy and asthma sufferers may obtain more relief with the BON-AIRE PURASORB 3-stage filter that adsorbs and controls airborne gasses (odors from cleaning and other fumes) and VOC's.
Microbial Pollutants in building related illness
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