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Hygienic paints and varnishes are functional coatings widely certified, which among its primary qualities stand out for its high physical-chemical resistance, to moisture and its consequences, to cleaning and disinfection, with low odor, ideal for technical environments of hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical and cosmetic laboratories, and public buildings such as schools, nurseries and homes. All our hygienic coatings are treated with BioFilmStop antimicrobial technology (BPR Atr.3 ) tested and highly effective against bacteria, biofilm, fungi, and other pathogenic microorganisms such as coronaviruses (Escherichia Coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella enteritidis, Pseudomonas aureuginosa, Legionella pnemophila, Coronavirus Feline, Aspergillus brasiliensis , Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus MRSA, etc.). Fakolith Hygienic coatings are also widely used in the food industry.
The results obtained in official tests carried out with viruses of the Coronavirus family, under the BSI ISO 21702:2019 standard, confirm that in just 2 hours of contact, our Hygienic and Foodgrade paints and coatings treated with Fakolith's BioFilmStop Technology reduce the viral load by up to 99.49%.
Mold and moisture, together with bacteria, biofilm, viruses and other pathogens, beyond an aesthetic problem, can be a serious health risk problem in hospitals, food industry, industries and buildings in general, and also in homes. With this report you will have a preliminary vision about the importance of solving and preventing their growth in a proper way.
Especially in the food industry, but also in other health-related sectors, in the paper industry, in industry in general, in buildings with construction pathologies, and in prone climatic zones, the existence of fungi and mold on interior and exterior walls and ceilings, together with other pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria and biofilm, and viruses, is very common. Industrial proces...
If mold, fungi, bacteria, viruses and microorganisms must be solved and prevented anywhere, it is on the open surfaces of walls, ceilings, baseboards and floors, it is in hospitals, healthcare centers, clinics, operating rooms, etc. Undoubtedly, healthcare-acquired infections (nosocomial infections or HCAIs) are a serious public health problem worldwide. We all know someone who went to a hospital ...
In this document you will find the details of the WAGNER SF 23 Plus airless mixed equipment with air, with which you can easily apply Fakolith paints, with heated hose option, both aqueous dispersion paints and high solids paints. It is indicated the details of nozzles, guns, pressures, etc. suitable for each product and that were tested in Wagner Germany.
The connection of human health with animal health and the environment is a fact and the One-Health concept is positioned as a necessary global strategy, in which the collaboration of all related activities will be needed; veterinary, biology, medicine, pharmaceuticals, industry and of course, the political class. Below is an approach to these concepts and our holistic technological solutions.
In this document you will find the details of the WAGNER SF 23 Plus airless mixed airless equipment, with which you can easily apply Fakolith primers and food paints, without the option of heated hose, both aqueous dispersion paints and high solids paints. It is indicated the details of nozzles, guns, pressures, etc. suitable for each product and that were tested in Wagner Germany.
The "APLICONS" project was conceived to develop innovative coatings, based on innovative nanoparticles, with antimicrobial activity for the construction and industrial sectors. The development of this project was based on Green Chemistry, which uses processes and products with less environmental impact, more respectful of human health and with a strong added value. The coatings developed, thanks to the oligodynamic activity of metallic nanoparticles (NPs) and without the use of conventional organic biocides, had to have an inhibiting effect on the development of microorganisms on the surface of the coating, in addition to exerting a broad-spectrum antimicrobial power against bacteria, molds, fungi and yeasts that could come into contact with it, through cross-contamination. Project successfully completed in 2014.
In this document you will find details of the airless GRACO Finish PRO II 595 air-assisted equipment, which can be used to easily apply Fakolith primers and food-grade paints, without the option of a heated hose, both aqueous dispersion paints and high solids paints. The details of nozzles, guns, pressures, etc. suitable for each product are indicated and tested by Graco at Fakolith Chemical Systems.
This specific application guide for high solids epoxy paints, such as the FK-45 and FK-100 Foodgrade range of certified sanitary food grade paints, describes the general recommendations to be taken into account before applying the paints, as well as the most common problems and solutions known in general for this type of technical paints. If you have to apply these products, read this guide beforehand and you will avoid problems.
Declaration of compliance for FK-45 OEM Solvent FG which is used for the application and cleaning tools of the foodgrade-sanitary epoxy paints range such as FK-45 Foodgrade, Fk-45 Foodgrade Hygienic and FK-45 Hygienic Forte. In this declaration is collected the European legislation authorizing its use for this purpose.
Disperlith Elastic, hygienic paint treated with BioFilmStop antimicrobial technology, is highly recommended for use on walls, ceilings and roofs in the food industry, the sanitary and pharmaceutical sectors (except for direct contact with food or medicines, where our FoodGrade range is recommended), as well as industry in general and civil engineering. To ensure that there is no doubt about its recommended use in the food industry and health protection sectors, among others, Fakolith issues a Declaration of Conformity which certifies it, and in this case the Declaration of Performance and CE marking are also added.
Disperlith Industry, hygienic paint treated with BioFilmStop antimicrobial technology, is for use on walls, ceilings and roofs in the sanitary, pharmaceutical and food industry (except for direct contact with food or medicine, where our FoodGrade range is recommended). Disperlith Industry also complies with various food and health regulations. To ensure that there is no doubt about its recommended use in the Food Industry and Healthcare sectors among others. Disperlith Industry has a Declaration of Conformity, Performance and CE marking.
Disperlith Hygienic paint with BioFilmStop Technology, is specially recommended to be applied on walls and ceilings of Health Sector, Pharma and Food Industry (except if there is a direct food contact, where are only suitable the Fakolith Foodgrade paints range) and other sensitive sectors. Disperlith Hygienic also complies with several food-health regulations. To avoiding doubts about its recommended use in food industry and health sectors, Fakolith issues a Declaration of compliance which certifies, and besides an Ecolabel certificate.
Disperlith Pox hygienic epoxy paint, treated with BioFilmStop antimicrobial technology, is for use on walls, ceilings and floors in the Sanitary, Pharmaceutical and Food Industry Sector (except for direct contact with food or medicine, where our FoodGrade range is recommended). Disperlith Pox also complies with various food and health regulations. To ensure that there is no doubt about its recommended use in the Food Industry and Healthcare sectors among others, Fakolith issues a Declaration of Conformity which certifies it, and in this case also adds the Declaration of Performance and CE marking.
Renolith FK-32 hygienic paint, treated with BioFilmStop antimicrobial technology, is for use on walls, ceilings and roofs in the sanitary, pharmaceutical and food industry sector (except for direct contact with food or medicine, where our FoodGrade range is recommended). Renolith FK-32 also complies with various food and health regulations. To ensure that there is no doubt about its recommended use in the Food Industry and Healthcare sectors among others, Fakolith issues a Declaration of Conformity which certifies it.
The water repellent treatment FAKOLITH FK-7 with BioFilmStop technology, is recommended especially as a solution for moisture conditions and surface protection in Health Sector, Pharma and Food Industry (except if there is a direct food contact, where are only suitable the Fakolith Foodgrade paints range) and other sensitive sectors. FK-7 also complies with several food-health regulations. To avoiding doubts about its recommended use in food industry and health sectors, Fakolith issues a Declaration of compliance which certifies, and besides a Declaration of performance and CE marking.
FK-45 Hygienic Forte paint with BioFilmStop Technology, is specially recommended to be applied on walls and ceilings of Health Sector, Pharma and Food Industry (except if there is a direct food contact, where are only suitable the Fakolith Foodgrade paints range) and other sensitive sectors. FK-45 Hygienic Forte also complies with several food-health regulations. To avoiding doubts about its recommended use in food industry and health sectors, Fakolith issues a Declaration of compliance which certifies, and besides a Declaration of performance and CE marking.
The water repellent and oil-retardant treatment FK-3 PLUS N with BioFilmStop technology, is recommended especially as a solution for moisture conditions and surface protection in Health Sector, Pharma and Food Industry (except if there is a direct food contact, where are only suitable the Fakolith Foodgrade paints range) and other sensitive sectors. FK-3 Plus N also complies with several food-health regulations. To avoiding doubts about its recommended use in food industry and health sectors, Fakolith issues a Declaration of compliance which certifies, and besides a Declaration of performance and CE marking.
In view of the doubt as to whether Fakolith detergent and descaler cleaners need any kind of registration for use on surfaces in the food industry, sanitary sectors, as well as in general, we have made a declaration of conformity explaining that their use is authorised, in accordance with current regulations, as a surface detergent, but not as a disinfectant. Products in this category should not be confused with disinfectants such as BioFilmStop Cleaner which do require a sanitary registration.
Official validation tests of the high resistance to cleaning and disinfection of FoodGrade BioFilmStop range, Fakolith paints. Tests conducted by TÜV SÜD in Germany according to DIN EN ISO 4628-2 standard: 2004-01. The resistance to four reference formulations models in cleaning and disinfection were tested, with excellent results. We also have more internal tests with other cleaners and disinfectants trademarks. If needed, we'll test other references in our laboratories.
Various Fakolith food contact and hygienic coatings have been tested at the Fraunhofer Institute for recommended hygienic and safe use in cleanrooms. Here you can find various certificates regarding chemical resistance and environment-specific antimicrobial resistance of various coatings: FK-100 FoodGrade, Disperlith Elastic and Disperlith FoodGrade Elastic, and FakoPur FoodGrade. Please ask for the complete tests if needed.
Foodgrade and Hygienic paints from Fakolith are already used frequently in clean rooms for a long time.
Now the paints Disperlith FoodGrade and Disperlith Elastic, have too the tests and certifications carried out by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany in accordance with the ISO 846 and VDI 2083 standards:
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In the 48th edition of the magazine “Sólo Pintura – Only Paint” was published an interview about food contact paints to our Deputy Director - Antonio Gómez. Due to space reasons it could not be published completely, but now you can read completely in our Fakolith’s blog.
'We want to be the benchmark of food contact paints in Europe'
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