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Environmental Professional Contracting Services

Biofilm. New Health Risk. EPCS Environmental LLC. Kill Attacking AmoebaeScienceDaily (July 25, 2008) ? Bacteria rarely come as loners; more often they grow in crowds and squat on surfaces where they form a community together. These so-called biofilms develop on any surface that bacteria can attach themselves to. The dilemma we face is that neither disinfectants and antibiotics, nor phagocytes and our immune system can destroy these biofilms..

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Environmental Professional Contracting Services

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    1. Environmental Professional Contracting Services Dale Anderson EPCS Environmental LLC July 1, 2008

    2. Biofilm New Health Risk

    4. ĆGIS/mPale … Microbe Shield Microbe Shield Program based on a unique antimicrobial technology which effectively controls a broad spectrum of bacteria, fungi, algae and yeasts on a wide variety of treated substrates Used safely and effectively for 30 years Tested and approved for use in EPCS electrostatics sprayers

    5. ĆGIS/mPale … Microbe Shield The Mark of Excellence

    6. ĆGIS/mPale Microbe Shield Treatment Staphylococcus aureus ( MRSA )

    7. ĆGIS/mPale … Microbe Shield Representative Microorganisms Tested: A Partial Compendium

    8. ĆGIS/mPale … Microbe Shield Representative Microorganisms Tested: A Partial Compendium (cont’d)

    9. The ĆGIS/mPale Microbe Shield Highly Effective Long-Lasting Odorless/Colorless Extremely Low Toxicity Long History of Safe Use Permanent Chemical Bonding Won’t Wash Off or Affect Skin Microflora

    10. mPerial™ Cleaner, sanitizer and deodorizer Registered with the EPA as a germ killer and fungicide and is authorized for use in food preparation areas. It is specially formulated for compatibility with mPale Antimicrobial. Virucide Fungicide (against pathogenic fungi) Mildewstat (on hard, inanimate surfaces) Effective in the presence of 5% serum contamination For home, hospital, institutional and industrial use, school, restaurant, food handling and processing areas Kills germs

    11. ĆGIS/mPale § mPerial™ Treatment All touch surfaces Fountain area for drinks and ice Carpet and floor mats Doorknobs, handrails Rest rooms Play ground support products

    12. ĆGIS/mPale § mPerial™ Treatment New construction Ceilings Floors Walls Wall cavities Above ceiling space Chases Furnishings A/C ducts

    13. ĆGIS/mPale § mPerial™ Treatment Transportation: Trucks and Trailers Reduces bacteria load Reduces odors Makes treated surfaces easier to clean Tremendous value to cost ratio Tagging agent built-in to verify validity

    14. Evaluation of a Silane Quarternary Ammonium Salt as Antimicrobial Fabric Treatment Arvye Davis, Randall Sumner, SLSTP-Flight Group2004

    15. Overview Antimicrobial agents are used to kill or limit growth of microorganisms. ĆGIS Microbe Shield™, an antimicrobial agent composed of a silane quaternary ammonium salt, is featured for its durability and efficacy against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. This research studied the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent as a treatment for cotton fabric. Cotton fabric samples were coated with the antimicrobial agent, then tested against three species of bacteria. The samples were shaken in a bacterial solution to allow contact with the microbes, and the number of viable bacteria were counted. The data were compared to the numbers of bacteria with untreated fabric. This research reveals that the antimicrobial agent reduced the numbers of bacteria exposed to the treated cotton fabric.

    16. Research The three types of bacteria were Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Bacillus subtilus. For each test, the bacteria were grown in Tryptic Soy Broth (TSB) for eighteen hours at room temperature. The bacteria were diluted in 0.003M KH2PO4 to 72 percent transmission using a Vitek Colorimeter. For testing, the bacteria were diluted 1:1000 to 1.5-3.0 x 105 cfu/mL. Then, 50mL aliquots of the diluted bacteria were distributed into sterile 250mL flasks. The number of bacteria were determined by the pour plate method using Tryptic Soy Agar (TSA). The control was plated at “0” contact time. The nine flasks were agitated in a reciprocal shaker at 120 RPM. After one hour, all bacteria samples were plated and incubated for 24 hours at 35°C.

    17. Results

    18. Electrostatic Spraying Technology

    19. Inefficiencies of Conventional Sprayers

    20. Inefficiencies of conventional sprayers Of the total amount of product applied with conventional sprayers 60% to 70% goes on the floor/ground 15% to 20% drifts from immediate area only 15 to 20% is deposited on the target less than 3% contacts near the intended area

    21. Advantages Electrostatic Technology

    22. Air-Assisted Electrostatic Sprayers The charged droplets seek out surfaces by electrostatic forces. The result is a uniform spray coverage in hidden areas: underside, crevices, holes, and empty spaces you can’t see with a naked eye. RESULTS: is over 30 to 45-fold increase to these hidden areas.

    23. Using electrical charges to enhance the behavior of spray

    24. 1/30th of a second

    25. Demonstration of Electrostatic Coating on Non-conductive Target

    26. Electrostatics Demo “Black Ball”

    27. Black Ball Demo (The target object was sprayed from a distance of 3 meters; the black background was added to make the spray more visible.)

    28. Black Ball Demo

    29. Black Ball Demo (All other settings are kept constant, so half the amount of material is sprayed.)

    30. Black Ball Demo

    31. Black Ball Demo Results

    32. Successful Applications Healthcare, Athletics/Sports Facilities, Food Industry, Correctional Facilities, Airline Industry, Schools/Colleges, Residential/Businesses

    33. Control of Microorganisms in Indoor Environments Medical Centers / Hospitals / Hospices DEMO Athletics / Sports Facilities Virginia Tech University Correctional Facilities Metro Detention Center Airline Industry Schools / Colleges Over 75 school coated in 2006 & 2007 Residential / Businesses Mohawk - World’s largest floor manufacturer

    34. Case Study Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Columbus, OH Lee Memorial Hospital, Lee County, FL

    35. Case Study Washington Redskins, Washington, D.C.

    36. Case Study Metro Detention Center Atlanta, GA

    37. Case Study Airlines Industry

    38. Various Institutions:

    39. Various Sports Facilities:

    40. The WOW F actors Electrostatic technology = The 1st Wow! mPale § mPerial products = The 2nd Wow! Ability to measure the amount of mPale on the surface/target = The 3rd Wow!

    41. Three Step Game Plan You need a plan designed to protect your sports facilities, equipment and synthetic turf fields. The big advantages to the Three Step Game Plan Less Invasive More Effective Faster Lower Cost

    42. Three Step Game Plan Sophisticated Technologies Advanced Application Protocols More Affordable Than Ever What's your game plan?

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