Antimicrobial Copper Brochures
Browse and download brochures on Antimicrobial Copper
Here is a range of brochures on the properties and applications
of Antimicrobial Copper.
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Case study - Interviews with the key players involved in the decision to
upgrade to Antimicrobial Copper. 2pp. May 2012
In late 2010, the new Cancer Centre of the University Medical
Centre
of Groningen (UMCG) was equipped with antimicrobial copper
door
handles to help prevent the spread of pathogens such as those
causing hospital infections. Paul Becquevort, Director of
Copper
Benelux, the copper information centre for the Benelux
countries,
spoke with key players in this project about their experience.
View [PDF 148 kB]
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Introductory level FAQs. 8pp, January 2012.
A brochure answering frequently asked questions regarding
Antimicrobial Copper.
View [PDF 224 kB]
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Overview of scientific evidence with key references, for infection control professionals.12pp, 2011.
A referenced report summarising the scientific evidence on the
antimicrobial efficacy of copper and copper alloys in the
laboratory and clinical environment. Also provides an introduction
to practical implementation of copper touch surfaces in healthcare
facilities. 12pp. (October 2011)
View [PDF 133 kB]
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First clinical trial to report reduced infection rates due to installed antimicrobial copper touch surfaces. 4pp, 2011.
Deployment of antimicrobial copper touch surfaces in
hospital ICUs
Brochure prepared for the World Health Organisation's 1st
International Conference on Infection Prevention and Control,
highlighting the first clinical trial to demonstrate that
replacement of key touch surface components leads to reduced
infections in patients.
Also features the latest work on copper's antimicrobial efficacy
mechanism.
View [PDF 858 kB]
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This booklet will answer questions about using copper and copper alloys in familiar ways and in new applications, as well as guide the reader to sources of more in-depth information. 28pp. 2010.
The information in this guide includes an overview of the well
known physical, mechanical and chemical properties of copper, as
well as more recent scientific findings that show copper has an
intrinsic antimicrobial property. Working and finishing techniques,
alloy families, coloration and other attributes are addressed,
illustrating that copper and its alloys are so adaptable that they
can be used in a multitude of applications in almost every
industry, from door handles to electrical circuitry to heat
exchangers.
Copper's malleability, machinability and conductivity have made
it a long time favourite metal of manufacturers and engineers, but
it is its antimicrobial property that will extend
that popularity into the future. This guide describes that
property and illustrates how it can benefit everything from common
touch surfaces to HVAC coils.
This guide has been produced for the USA but a version for the
European market is currently being developed.
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Introductory brochure for architects and designers. 16pp, May 2010
Introductory
brochure for architects and designers outlining the antimicrobial
efficacy, key characteristics and healthcare applications of
Antimicrobial Copper, proven to continuously reduce surface
contamination in clinical environments and therefore offering an
additional measure to help reduce the risk from pathogenic
microbes. Provides an overview of properties and
cost-effective manufacturing plus Antimicrobial Copper brand
values and explains how the Cu+ mark signifies that an item
bearing it is made from the most effective antimicrobial touch
surface material: copper.
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Introductory brochure for food processing industry. 2pp, May 2010
Copper is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent effective against
a range of pathogens threatening public health today, whether they
are foodborne, airborne, waterborne or transmitted by touch.
Recent science shows that copper has an intrinsic ability to
rapidly inactivate dangerous foodborne pathogens (including E.
coli O157:H7, Campylobacter jejuni, Listeria monocytogenes
and Salmonella enteritidis) at both refrigerated and room
temperature. Copper and copper alloys could therefore help to
reduce the incidence of cross-contamination in food processing
facilities.
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Introductory brochure for infection control professionals. 16pp, May 2010
Introductory brochure for infection control professionals
outlining the antimicrobial efficacy, key characteristics and
healthcare applications of Antimicrobial Copper, proven
to continuously reduce surface contamination in clinical
environments and therefore offering an additional measure to help
reduce the risk from pathogenic microbes.
View [PDF 746 kB]
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Practical information on the Selly Oak copper touch surface fit-out, for healthcare estates personnel. 4pp, 2010.
There is now substantial scientific evidence to support the
replacement of frequently touched equipment and fittings in the
clinical environment with those incorporating copper to reduce
contamination and therefore reduce the risk of infection. The
Copper Clinical Trial, conducted on a busy medical ward at Selly
Oak Hospital, demonstrated a 90-100% reduction in contamination on
coppercontaining vs standard surfaces. The experience of
fitting out the test ward with a full range of copper-containing
products has made a major contribution to the understanding of the
practical application of the science. (Presented at IHEEM 2009
Conference, Harrogate).
View [PDF 269 kB]
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Introductory level. 1pp, 2010.
Silver and copper have been used for their antimicrobial
properties for centuries. This one page summary reports on a study
published in Letters in Applied Microbiology which compares
performance of silver-ion containing materials and copper under
typical indoor conditions.
View [PDF 376 kB]
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Scientific data. 2pp, 2009.
Short summary of efficacy of copper and copper alloys against
MRSA and EMRSA at room and chill temperatures with kill curves for
both exceptionally high and typical microbial challenges.
View [PDF 125 kB]
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Material and product specifiers. 6pp, 2010.
This Guide is under development but the door furniture
specifications are available below. These simple one-pagers provide
guidance on dimensions, alloys and finishing.
View [PDF 318 kB]