The Concept Of Hygiene Coatings for the Food  Medical Industry and Allied Industries

Since the mid-1960s, Liquid Plastics Limited (LPL) has manufactured high performance hygiene control systems which combine all the inherent advantages of surface coatings with the additional benefits of the latest anti- microbial technology.
Relied upon by some of the world's most demanding organisations, the range represents quite possibly the most advanced hygiene protection system currently available.

Maximum protection - LPL hygiene coatings incorporate an anti-microbial system which remains effective throughout the design life of each coating, inhibiting the growth of mould and bacteria on its surface. The system is proven against a wide range of micro-organisms which it prevents from damaging the coating.

Safety - all LPL hygiene coatings have water based formulations. Consequently, they cure without releasing any strong odour and present no fire risks either during application or whilst curing. In addition, they contain no phenols, mercurials or heavy metal complexes and will not leach out any biocides or other toxic chemical traces that might otherwise contaminate nearby surfaces.

Durability - LPL coatings are designed to offer exceptional durability in the most demanding environments. Even in conditions of high humidity and under the most stringent of cleaning regimes, LPL hygiene coatings will far outlast traditional gloss paints and other coatings, typically exhibiting life spans well in excess of ten years.

Long term savings - unlike many traditional materials, they need not be replaced at the end of their design lives; when maintenance is eventually required, they may simply be re-coated to restore their original performance and life spans.

Cost effectiveness - the unparalleled durability of LPL hygiene systems helps to extend the maintenance cycle and to minimise all related material, labour and shut- down costs. The speed with which they can be installed and the ease with which they may subsequently be maintained also helps to create significant cost savings.

 CPD seminars - Liquid Plastics is a member of the RIBA CPD Providers Network and we have an assessed paper entitled 'Surface Coatings - A Revolutionary Approach to Hygiene Control.' This generic paper presents an overview of the current legislation in force governing the construction and maintenance of hygiene sensitive environments and directly compares hygiene coatings with alternative materials such as fungicidal paints and ceramic tiles. For further details, please contact our CPD Administrator.

Wide colour range - LPL hygiene control coatings are available in various standard colours and a choice of finishes. Special colour batches may also be produced to meet specific design requirements.

Quality assurance - all Liquid Plastics products are manufactured in accordance with the demands of BS EN ISO 9001, the international standard for quality assurance.

Guarantees - comprehensive guarantees are available on request.

Technical services - U.K. In order to assist building owners, designers and specifiers in the selection of the most appropriate system for any given project, Liquid Plastics offers free technical and site support and the production of detailed written method statements. It is also able to provide a list of contractors who are skilled in the use of the company's products. These services may be arranged through Liquid Plastics' offices in Preston and Glasgow, or in direct consultation with any of the company's individual Area Managers.

Health and safety - Safety data sheets for all LPL products are available on request.