Anti-virus and anti-bacterial protective film suitable for Siemens Simatic HMI TP1900 Comfort

Neoxum anti-viral and anti-bacterial effective display protection films are in accordance with DIN ISO 21702, respectively. DIN ISO 22196 tested against

• Many nosocomial pathogens
• Adeno viruses
• Escherichia coli
• Corona viruses
• Noroviruses
• Influenza viruses
• Staphylococcus aureus bacteria

Why anti-corona screen protector when there are disinfectants?

Any disinfection of a surface is only good until the next person touches or contaminates that surface. And this is exactly where Neoxum's virucidal and antibacterial screen film comes into play: At any time, the active coating kills pathogens and continuously decimates the viral or bacterial load. Within minutes, up to 99.9% of pathogens are reduced.

99.9% of SARS-CoV-2 viruses and bacteria are killed within a few minutes

Antiviral effectiveness

Within a few minutes, up to 99.9% of pathogens are deactivated on the anti-viral and anti-microbial display film for Siemens Simatic HMI TP1900 Comfort. The following graphic shows that, for example, 99.9% of the SARS-CoV-2 viruses were destroyed after just 15 minutes. Influenza viruses, which can cause severe influenza infections, are killed by 99.9% after just 3 minutes of contact with the Anti-Virus display foil. Diarrhea-causing pathogens such as the norovirus are decimated by 99.9% after just 5 minutes of direct contact.

Antibacterial effectiveness

Even bacteria such as E. coli, also known as coliform bacteria, which cause unpleasant urinary tract diseases, pathogens of sepsis and are feared as causes of hospital infections, are reliably killed by 99.9% after just 5 minutes. Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus = MRSA) is a sometimes fatal hospital germ that can sometimes lead to inflammation or pus accumulation, serious wound infections, especially after operations, inflammation of various body organs, such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia or bloodstream infections, and even extreme blood poisoning (medical emergency) (source:BZgA).

Tested according to DIN ISO 21702 and DIN ISO 22196

The anti-virus and disinfectant effectiveness within a period of minutes was evaluated and validated according to DIN ISO 21702 and DIN ISO 22196 with the help of accredited laboratories. The exact test results of the laboratory tests can be downloaded in the download area.

How long does the corona virus survive on contact surfaces?

Statement by the RKI on the importance of disinfecting PC equipment and touch displays

The RKI already illustrates the importance of touch-sensitive screens and computers in infection prevention in its statement of April 5, 2019:

Current results from research by the CSIRO (Australia's government agency for scientific and industrial Research)

The following summary explains, according to a cutting-edge evaluation by the CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation) = Australia's government agency for scientific and industrial research) from October 2020, that the SARS-CoV-2 virus can survive for a long time on various surfaces and remains virulent.

Anti-corona reaction of the Neoxum AntiVir protective film

The surface of the robust touch film suitable for Siemens Simatic HMI TP1900 Comfort is provided with a new patented virucidal and bactericidal surface layer. Chemicals that may trigger allergic reactions are completely avoided. Instead, the anti-viral and antibacterial effect of copper, which has been known since ancient times, is used.

Antiviral and antibacterial effects of copper

Copper ions, integrated in an extremely robust matrix, react with the oxygen that is always present in the air and create reactive oxygen molecules.

If pathogens such as bacteria or viruses (Escherichia coli bacteria, noroviruses, SARS-CoV-2 virus, influenza viruses, adenoviruses, many nosocomial germs or Staphylococcus aureus) come into contact with the active antiviral and antimicrobial effective layer of the display film for Siemens Simatic HMI TP1900 Comfort, a so-called reduction-oxidation reaction is triggered. Oxygen molecules from the air interact with the Cu ions, integrated into the anti-viral and anti-microbial active layer, and form very virulent active intermediate molecular species that attack and destroy the protein shell of viruses and bacterial proteins extremely effectively. The exposed viral mRNA (RNA), or bacterial RNA, is openly accessible and immediately inactivated. Many resistant germs, Noroviruses, influenza viruses, adenoviruses, corona, E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus are effectively inactivated and are no longer contagious.

Continuous disinfection of the Siemens Simatic HMI TP1900 Comfort screen

In the virucidal reaction, the active copper ions change their so-called oxidation states between Cu(I) and Cu(II). The active copper ions are not consumed in the process, but are available again for the progressive disinfection of the Siemens industrial panel touchscreen surface. In this context, the surface self-disinfection is actively bactericidal for up to 12 months.

Transmission routes of infections

Direct transmission of pathogens from person to person

If a person infected with the influenza virus blows their nose into the palm of their hand, the infectious pathogens remain stuck to the inside of the hands. If the sick person now shakes hands with another person,the viruses can be transported further. If this person brings the contaminated hands to the mouth, nose or eyes, the entry points for viruses & bacteria, this person could become infected with the pathogen.

Transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus via touchscreens

Pathogens also occur on industrial panel display panels. It is not only medical institutions such as clinics, nursing homes and old people's homes that are faced with the increased risk of norovirus infection. SARS-CoV-2 viruses can also survive on displays of mobile phones, TV sets, ticket systems, iPads, coffee machines, cash register systems and mobile payment systems.

Viruses and bacteria are passed on via the hands. There is no doubt that we touch our faces with our hands countless times a day. This means that germs from the contaminated surface of the Siemens Simatic HMI TP1900 Comfort can reach the mouth, nose and eyes unnoticed via the hands. Pathogens such as the Corona virus can be transmitted in this way.

Neoxum Anti-Corona and anti-microbial films are also suitable against numerous other pathogens