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Plaskolite AMGARD Antimicrobial Safety Shield

NEXT GENERATION OF PERFORMANCE PLASTIC ANTIMICROBIAL ACRYLIC POLYCARBONATE SHEET TRANSPARENT SHEET FORMULATED WITH A SILVER ION ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT THAT PROTECTS THE SURFACE FROM MICROORGANISM GROWTH Safety Shields can help prevent the spread of airborne illnesses by creating a physical barrier between people but they also present a surface for microorganisms to grow. Silver ion antimicrobial technology protects AMGARD surfaces from degradation by preventing the spread and growth of microorganisms. The technology is built into AMGARD during the manufacturing process and remains active for the life of the product. AMGARD protected sheet Unprotected sheet Two certified laboratories have independently tested AMGARD to ISO 22196 Measurement of Antimicrobial Activity on Plastics Non-Porous Surfaces the industry standard for measuring Antimicrobial activity on Plastics and confirmed a reduction in the growth of microorganisms on the sheet surface. AMGARD is available in OPTIX Acrylic and TUFFAK Polycarbonate sheet options to meet a range of applications Protects surface against the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria mold and mildew that cause stains and odors Provides additional surface protection between cleanings Complies with the applicable EPA requirements Stocked in 48x 96 sheet of 0.220 thickness Other gauges call for quote Tested to ISO 22196 Measurement of Antimicrobial Activity on Plastics Non Porous Surfaces Product Comparison Glass Regular Sheet AMGARD Sheet Prevents Microbe Growth No No Yes Shatter Resistant No Yes Yes Lightweight No Yes Yes Representative 24-hour antimicrobial effect. AMGARD is formulated with silver ion antimicrobial technology to protect the sheets surface. It is not designed to prevent the transmission of any disease or infectious agent. DISINFECTING ACRYLIC AND POLYCARBONATE For more details please contact the Plaskolite Technical Service Group at 800.848.9124 with any questions. When disinfecting AMGARD Safety Shiel

ds proper procedures should be taken. To minimize the risk of damage use only compatible household cleaners as outlined below. Disinfectants for Plaskolite Products Product Brand Manufacturer Products Compatibility AMGARD Polycarbonate sBioMed LLC Steriplex SD Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Safetec of America Safetec surface wipes Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate CONTEC Healthcare Peridox RTU Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate CONTEC Healthcare Prosat sterile wipes PS-911EB Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Generic Hydrogen peroxide 3-5 Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Generic Isopropyl alcohol 70 Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Generic Warm dish washing soap solution Compatible AMGARD Acrylic Generic Hydrogen peroxide 3-5 Compatible AMGARD Acrylic Generic Bleach household laundry grade Compatible AMGARD Acrylic Generic Quaternary ammonium compounds use dilution Compatible AMGARD Acrylic Generic Isopropyl alcohol diluted with water to 30 strength Compatible AMGARD Acrylic Generic Warm dish washing soap solution Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate The Clorox Company Clorox health care bleach germicidal cleaner Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Unimed Corp Accel TB Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate The Clorox Company Clorox broad spectrum quaternary disinfectant cleaner Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Zep Inc ZEP 40 Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Zep Inc ZEP Spirit II Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate PDI Inc PDI Super Sani-Cloth Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Reckitt Benckiser Lysol disinfectant spray brand III original Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate Fiberlock Technologies Inc Shockwave disinfectant Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate CONTEC Healthcare Preempt RTU multi-surface disinfectant cleaner Not Compatible AMGARD Polycarbonate The Clorox Company Clorox household bleach all dilutions Not Compatible AMGARD Acrylic Generic Ethyl alcohol pharmacy grade Not Compatible SPECIAL NOTES Cleaning products were tested on flat uncoated AMGARD Polycarbon

ate and AMGARD Acrylic sheet products. Do not use incompatible cleaners or disinfectants on sheet products. Generally speaking soap and water or hydrogen peroxide disinfectants work best on these products. Because manufacturers sometimes change their formulas without notification compatibility in perpetuity can not be presumed. These suggestions and data are based on information we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith but without guarantee as conditions and methods of use are beyond our control. We recommend that the prospective user determine the suitability of our materials and suggestions before adopting them on a commercial scale. PLASKOLITE 2020 PLASKOLITE LLC OPTIX TUFFAK and AMGARD are trademarks of Plaskolite LLC 400 Nationwide Blvd Suite 400 Columbus OH 43215 800.848.9124 Fax 877.538.0754 plaskoliteplaskolite.com www.plaskolite.com MSC313_AMGARD_1 0820