The Natural Protection of Silver

Although several organic post-coating systems on today’s market offer antimicrobial protection, only SilverGuard™ antimicrobial-coated ductwork from McGill AirFlow offers the natural protection of silver. SilverGuard was the first such product available in the U.S.

Here’s How It Works

The small amount of moisture present on a table top at ambient conditions is all the moisture needed for microbes to grow — and to cause the antimicrobial compound to begin its work. The zeolite matrix acts as an ion pump, exchanging silver ions with other ions present in moisture. The silver ions penetrate the microbe membrane and prevent RNA/DNA splitting, thereby preventing growth. The ion exchange continues until it reaches a state of equilibrium and does not release additional silver ions until there is a change in the amount of moisture present.

	McGill AirFlow's SilverGuard™ Ductwork: How it Works Safe and Effective Tested and Registered Durability Cleaning and Maintaining Welded Joints Availability FAQs Read More: The Role of Antimicrobial Ductwork in Indoor Air Quality (.pdf 356k)
	EPA—Environmental Protection Agency NADCA—National Air Duct Cleaners Association SMACNA—Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association IAMRS—International Association of Mold Remediation Specialists ICVH—International Council on Ventilation Hygiene ASHRAE—American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers

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