top floor specification considerations in the pharmaceutical sector
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From chemical attack and electrostatic shock, through to hygiene and environmental considerations, Pharmaceutical environments are subject to day to day abuse. Flowcrete India explore the key considerations that should be made when specifying flooring solutions for Pharmaceutical environments.TRANSCRIPT
Top Floor Specification Considerations in the Pharmaceutical Sector…
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Resin based flooring solutions are a great option for clients working in the pharmaceutical sector
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Providing a wealth of properties
designed to satisfy all areas of
the facility from laboratories right
through to despatch and storage
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Any flooring material used
within a pharmaceutical
facility must be sanitary, safe
and easily sterilised
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So as to ensure an optimum and hygienic operational environment
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What are the top factors to consider when specifying a new flooring material?
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Excessive concentrations of
harmful airborne particles
can accelerate corrosion or
degradation of incorrectly
specified flooring
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The cracks, crevices and joints typically
associated with tiled systems are popular
places for microbes, dirt and dust
to gather calling for a seamless system
to negate any risks of contamination
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Powder production areas could
be damaged by even the
smallest of static charges making
specialist systems a must to
dissipate electrostatic charges
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Pharmaceutical facilities can
be subject to thermal shock
conditions and temperature
fluctuations calling for durable,
yet resilient flooring systems
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Strict cleaning and
maintenance regimes require
tough, stain resistant and
high-gloss, dust-free finishes
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Environmental air quality is a must to
consider during installation making
low VOC, low odour systems that
minimise operational downtime a must
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Cross contamination can occur from
contaminants being transported underfoot,
reduce this risk with antimicrobial
systems designed to destroy bacteria
settling on the surface of the floor
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Chemical components, spillage
and cleaning agents are rife in
the pharmaceutical industry - floors
must be able to withstand exposure
to a wide range of chemical agents
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Moisture vapour transmission through the
concrete slab can lead to blistering and
de-bonding of the finished surface - substrates
must be treated where necessary to allow
the surface to breathe
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1 Moisture Vapour
2 Vapour Transmission Layer
3 Floor Finish
1 Moisture Vapour
2 Blistering Occurs
3 Floor Finish
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2
3 1 2
3
With Vapour transmission Control
Without Vapour transmission Control
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Seamless resin flooring solutions,
based on epoxy, polyurethane and
MMA chemistry are the ideal choice
for pharmaceutical clients offering…
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Hygienic, seamless application
Antimicrobial additive for hygienic properties
Excellent slip, chemical and thermal resistance
Resistance to UV and fire transfer
Antistatic and static dissipative options
Low odour, low VOC and environmental profile
High gloss and decorative aesthetics
Certified, long lasting and excellent life-cycle
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flooring solutions available
from Flowcrete India, call your
local representative today, or
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