EPA Grants BioShield New Use Approval For Its Antimicrobial To Be Used in
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ATLANTA, Jun 10, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- BioShield Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BSTI); (http://www.bioshield.com/ ) announced today that the EPA has granted Approval for a new use application of BioShield's Antimicrobial line of products for the Polymers industry. This New Use Approval significantly extends the use of BioShield's product line as an anti- static agent as well as to eliminate degradation of the polymer.
This New Use Approval provides BioShield with a quick entry into a new field of use, which includes, among other things, polymeric coatings, gel coatings, amino resins, epoxy laminating polymers and blends and copolymers; as outlined in BioShield's EPA Registration #: 70871-1
About BioShield Technologies, Inc.
BioShield Technologies, Inc. is a Norcross Georgia based emerging growth company focused in biotechnology and antimicrobial products. Its core business is committed to the discovery, development, marketing and sale of surface-modifying antimicrobial and biostatic products. The company's antimicrobial technology is a revolutionary alternative to conventional sanitizers, disinfectants, bleaches, biocides or preservatives primarily because it kills bacteria, including HIV, on contact and can remain active for extended time periods. To date BioShield has received three US patents and eight EPA registrations, including the first U.S. germ killer and disinfectant against Salmonella cholerasuis, Staphylococcus aureus and other microorganisms. The company has developed several alliances in different industries, such as healthcare, textiles and storm water.
Further information on BioShield and its line of products can be found by visiting the firm's web site at http://www.bioshield.com , or by calling 1-770-925-3653, Tim Moses.
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