ZORFLEX - VB And VB Plus - Antiviral And Virucidal Activated Carbon Cloth Brochure

DESCRIPTION Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division has recently developed a series of products which have been proven to be both antiviral and virucidal with outstanding results. The new product range, Zorflex® VB and Zorflex® VB Plus, is 100% activated carbon cloth with the following unique benefits: ? Antiviral* ? Virucidal* ? Antibacterial* ? Bactericidal* ? Non invasive *when tested under the conditions outlined under ‘Test batch conditions’ APPLICATIONS Zorflex® VB and Zorflex® VB Plus can be used as a component in the following applications: ? Respiratory masks and other forms of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ? Medical clothing, gowns, bedding and textiles ? Medical wound dressings ? Industrial  applications  such  as  air  conditioning systems  PROPERTIES Zorflex® VB and Zorflex® VB Plus are available in two forms – knitted or woven: Knitted Cloth NOMINAL PROPERTIES FM30K FM50K Surface Density, g/m2 110 130 Carbon tetrachloride activity, %ww 55-70 55-70 Air permeability cm3/cm²/sec at 10mm w.g. 75 75 Thickness (mm) 0.4 0.5 Woven Cloth NOMINAL PROPERTIES FM10 FM70 FM100 Surface Density, g/m2 120 160 220 Carbon tetrachloride activity, %ww 55-70 55-70 55-70 Air permeability cm3/cm²/sec at 10mm 100 70 60 Thickness (mm) 0.5 0.6 1.0 CONSTRUCTION Construction FM10 1/1 plain weave Construction FM70 Compound weaveConstruction FM100 1/1 double weave PLEASE NOTE ALL FIGURES REPRESENT NOMINAL VALUES. CHEMVIRON CARBON RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. CONSTRUCTION Construction FM30K Double Jersey Construction FM50K Double Jersey ZORFLEX® VB and VB PLUS Antiviral and Virucidal Activated Carbon Cloth TEST BATCH CONDITIONS Virus capture testing was carried out using an aqueous aerosol challenge of MS-2 coliphage (23nm) at 109pfu, 30l/min and R.H. >95% for 1 minute. Virus retention was carried out after virus capture. A clean air flow of 30l/min was passed through the sample. Virus removed from the sample was calculated as a percentage of the virus retained within the sample. Zorflex® Layers of Zorflex® Virus Captured (%) Virus Retained (%) FM10 VB 1 9.76 - 3 67.07 - 4 91.52 99.9998 FM10 VB Plus 1 22.44 - 3 64.56 - 4 88.42 - Facemask Composite with FM10 VB Plus 1 99.88 - Clothing Composite with FM30K VB Plus 1 46.67 - Virucidal testing was carried out by contaminating a 1 inch square sample with 100µl of MS-2 coliphage followed by culture assay testing for microbial activity at 0 hours and 6 hours. Zorflex® Virus De-Activated After 6 hours (%) Control No Effect FM10 VB 92.79 FM10 VB Plus 98.17 For more information or to request samples contact Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division at the address below or email: mcollins@calgoncarbon-eu.com PACKAGING ? Polythene & bubble wrap for our log rolls of cloth (each roll in approximately 1m wide x 100 – 200m long). ? Customised packaging can be offered upon request. SAFETY MESSAGE Wet activated carbon preferentially removes oxygen from air. In closed or partially closed containers and vessels, oxygen depletion may reach hazardous levels. If workers are to enter a vessel containing carbon, appropriate sampling and work procedures for potentially low-oxygen spaces should be followed. QUALITY Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division has achieved ISO 9001 quality certification, ISO 13485 standard for the manufacture of medical devices and ISO 14001 environmental standard. CHEMVIRON CARBON Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division is the world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of 100% activated carbon cloth products under the Zorflex® brand name. Zorflex® 100% activated carbon cloth is used in numerous applications within the medical, defence and industrial sectors. Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division is at the forefront of industry innovation and prides itself in its ability to tailor-make Zorflex® to specific customer requirements. Chemviron Carbon, the European operation of Calgon Carbon Corporation, is a global manufacturer, supplier, and developer of granular activated carbon, innovative treatment systems, value added technologies, and services for optimising production processes and safely purifying the environment. With our experience developed since the early years of the twentieth century, facilities around the world and a world-class team of over 1,200 employees, Calgon Carbon Corporation can provide the solutions to your most difficult purification challenges. N.B. Chemviron Carbon reserves the right to change specifications without notice. All rights reserved for reproduction in part or in full without prior permission from Chemviron Carbon. Except as provided in writing executed by Chemviron Carbon Cloth Division (“Chemviron”), neither Chemviron nor any of its affiliates, including, without limitation, Calgon Carbon Corporation, makes any representations or warranties regarding Zorflex® VB or Zorflex® VB Plus. Chemviron and its affiliates expressly disclaim any other representations or warranties, written or oral, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Last updated 14.05.10