The Science of Cupron
Cupron has been shown to control these organisms under laboratory conditions (see note below).
GRAM POSITIVE BACTERIA:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
- Listeria
- Enterococcus faecalis
GRAM NEGATIVE BACTERIA:
- Escherichia coli
- Salmonella
- Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
FUNGI:
- Candida albicans
- Tricophyton mentagrophytes
- Aspergillus niger
- Botrytis cinerea
NOTE AND DISCLAIMER: This list is only intended to give examples of the many types of micro-organisms that Cupron's products have been shown to inhibit in laboratory testing. The organisms used in the testing are those for which standardized cultures are freely available for laboratory study. As a regulatory matter in the United States of America, any public health claims made for Cupron products must be approved by the US EPA via product registration and/or the US FDA via approved 510k for medical devices as well as other applicable requirements. Cupron products sold in the United States of America are only intended to confer antimicrobial protection to treated articles against degradation of Cupron fibers, not to protect the people who are using them. Cupron products are sold throughout the world, but not all information on this web site may be applicable in all countries. In some instances legal requirements may limit which Cupron products are available, what uses for those products are permitted, or what claims may be made for those products or for Cupron treated articles. If you are uncertain about the restrictions and requirements in your country or in the countries where your treated articles may be sold or have any other questions concerning Cupron products and treated articles please contact Cupron Corporate Headquarters for assistance in all instances. Cupron products may only be distributed, sold, and used in accordance with government regulations and the specifications on their labels.
