At a time where health has taken precedence and building a safe and secure environment is critical, Saint-Gobain Gyproc, a market leader in the building construction space in India for the last 30 years, the introduction of Gyprex® Asepta, a PVC laminated gypsum tile, is Saint-Gobain’s step towards providing a protective environment.
Due to the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), hospitals and healthcare units are one of the most serious concerns when it comes to hygiene and safety. The walls of the hospital could be home to dangerous bacterial & fungal species such as MRSA, Candida Albicans, Aspergillus Niger, Escherichia Coli etc. These microorganisms cause HAIs, which are severe health risks because they increase patient morbidity and mortality, as well as the duration of stay.
In order to provide high-quality care, effective infection prevention and control are essential. Adopting Gyprex, a remarkable addition to Saint Gobain's portfolio of Gypsum tiles - will provide hospital walls with smooth, wipeable, surface with an integral biocide, preventing further growth of such bacteria & fungi. tests conducted as per ISO 22196-2011 standard prove that the product has up to 99.9% kill rate within 24 hours.
Gyprex is suitable for the highest level of health & hygienic applications such as patient rooms, labs, ICUs, R&D centres in pharma, diagnostic labs, offices, lobby, corridors, waiting rooms and operating /burn transplant units. Moreover, the product is completely made in India for the benefit and current need of the Indian construction market.
The tiles can also be used in the construction of Clean Rooms in various industries where material surfaces are non-porous or do shred particles. Pharma, Chemical, Biosciences, Food & Electronics are some sectors that utilise cleanrooms on a regular basis and would gain maximum benefit from the use of Gyprex® Asepta.
Some of its notable properties being that its humidity resistance is RH 70% (Continuous exposure) and RH 90% (Irregular exposure), with a loading capacity of Max 3kg per tile, max 2mm deflection and Standard Compliance at EN 520, BS EN 14190:2014. Further the tiles come in size (mm) 595 x 595 and thickness of 9.5 mm.
Adopting Gyprex® Asepta will inhibit the growth of commonly found bacteria, fungi & mold species. This made-in-India product comes with humidity resistance and light reflectance, its MPL film on the rear side helps diffuse vapour & heat. In addition to its easy maintenance & cleanability, the tiles are ISO5 Certified hence can be used in clean rooms within pharmaceutical, chemical & industrial premises. Using gypsum products, such as Gyprex® Asepta can help a building become green owing to its sustainable properties including 100% recyclable material that is readily available in the area and its IGBC green pro certification.
