Antimicrobial* Copper

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CuVerro® Antimicrobial Copper Surfaces are registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be effective against the following disease-causing bacteria:

Antimicrobial Copper
  • E. coli O157:H7
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) 
  • Staphylococcus aureus (i.e. staph) 
  • Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE) 
  • Enterobacter aerogenes 
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa

CuVerro® Antimicrobial Copper Alloys have been rigorously tested and are regulated as a pesticide by the EPA for their pathogen-killing properties.

Laboratory testing has shown that when cleaned regularly, this surface: 

  • Kills greater than 99.9% of bacteria* within two hours, and continues to kill 99% of bacteria* even after repeated contamination.
  • Delivers continuous and ongoing antibacterial* action, remaining effective in killing greater than 99.9% of bacteria within 2 hours. 
  • Helps inhibit buildup and growth of bacteria* within 2 hours of exposure between routine cleaning and sanitization steps. 
  • Kills greater than 99.9% of Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria* within 2 hours of exposure. 
  • Continuously reduces bacterial* contamination, achieving 99.9% reduction within 2 hours of exposure.