NAPLES, Fla., Jan. 5, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Industrial Nanotech (Pink Sheets:INTK), a company that specializes in nanotechnology innovation and product development, has received independent laboratory results indicating remarkable mold resistance protection provided to surfaces coated with the Company's Nansulate HomeProtect(tm).
EMSL Analytical Inc., one of the nation's leading testing laboratories, compared mold growth on wooden surfaces coated with Nansulate HomeProtect to surfaces with no coating. Both were exposed to spore-producing bacteria, including Pencillium funiculosum, Aspergillus niger and Aureobasidium pullulans. After four weeks, surfaces coated with Nansulate HomeProtect exhibited zero or minimal mold growths, whereas the uncoated surfaces showed extreme to 100 percent mold coverage.
The test results demonstrate that the Nansulate HomeProtect coating is an effective solution against the growth of common and hazardous molds, in addition to providing outstanding corrosion protection and insulation in a single solution.
"Typically, exceptional results like these are only seen in coatings that include toxic anti-microbial additives, or biocides -- many of which are classified as pesticides and require special handling," Peter Wachtel, Ph. D., president of Princeton Polymer Laboratories, Inc., said. "The tests confirm that Nansulate surface coatings show resistance to existing molds, as well as resistance to new molds. It is the perfect solution for homebuilders and homeowners who want comprehensive protection for their homes without using toxic chemicals."
Repairing mold-related damage can cost homeowners and businesses hundreds of dollars per square foot, not including the cost of relocation. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, in 2002, mold-related property damage was an estimated $3 billion. Mold produces allergens, irritants and in some cases, potentially toxic substances and has become a serious health issue, especially in damper regions across the globe.
"Our Nansulate HomeProtect coating not only provides insulation protection and corrosion resistance in a single solution, but now documented mold protection as well," stated Stuart Burchill, CEO of Industrial Nanotech. "Industrial Nanotech brings the world's best nanoscience research and product development experts together to provide our customers with new products and solutions that are far superior to traditional approaches."
Industrial Nanotech funds and participates in primary research and product development with leading experts such as Sandia National Laboratories and Princeton Polymer Laboratories. Through such relationships, the Company continues to develop and commercialize nanoscience solutions, like Nansulate HomeProtect, that address specific material property needs at the world's leading companies and broad materials protection for consumer applications.
About the Testing
The testing was conducted by EMSL Analytical Inc., an AIHA accredited laboratory, and conformed to guidelines defined by the American Society for Testing and Materials in ASTM D 5590, "Standard Test Method for Determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay," and ASTM G21, "Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi."
About Industrial Nanotech, Inc.
Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets:INTK) is a leader in the introduction of original and innovative market applications of nanotechnology by funding and participating in research with the world's brightest scientists and leading laboratories. Industrial Nanotech's initial product line, Nansulate(tm), is a high-performance coating for heavy industry, manufacturing, shipping and consumer markets, distributed worldwide by the Company and exclusive distributors; it is currently being tested by Global 100 companies for potential usage. Visit www.industrial-nanotech.com for more information on the company and products.
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