Commercialized study desks for antimicrobial and antiviral processing developed jointly with NITORI.
2023.02.28
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NICCA has developed combination desks named "Kumiawase-desk WR23AV" and "Kumiawase-desk WC23AV" for antimicrobial and antiviral processing in collaboration with NITORI Co., Ltd. by applying our antimicrobial and antiviral processing technologies. In mid-February 2023, we began sales at some NITORI stores and the NITORI net. This product will be the second in collaboration after ALNUS DF, an antimicrobial and antiviral processed dining table set that was jointly developed and sold with the company in March of the last year.
As the need for products with antimicrobial and antiviral function is becoming more common, we have applied a coating liquid containing our antimicrobial and antiviral agent "NICCANON RB-40" to NITORI's study desk "Kumiawase-desk". We have reduced the growth of bacteria on wooden parts that are easy to touch (desks, bookshelves, top boards, and fronts of drawers) by more than 99%※1, and have reduced the number of specific viruses by more than 99%※2, according to measurements by public testing institutions.※3 In addition, by combining Nitori and our technology, we have achieved a finish that allows you to feel the same design and texture as ordinary paint. As long as the coating does not disappear, the antibacterial and antiviral effects will continue.※4
Moreover, we have obtained SIAA certification※5 of Society of International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles, which have further enhanced it as an antimicrobial and antiviral processed product. It contributes to keeping the study desk that children use every day always clean.
■ NITORI's new products: "Kumiawase-desk WR23AV" and "Kumiawase-desk WC23AV"
■ Note
※1 Bacterial growth was suppressed to less than 1/100 of that of unprocessed products.
※2 The number of viruses decreased to less than 1/100 of that of unprocessed products.
※3 Antimicrobial and antiviral processing is not intended to treat or prevent diseases. In addition, antimicrobial and antiviral properties do not inhibit the action of all bacteria and viruses.
※4 Antimicrobial and antiviral properties may be deteriorated due to the use environment and surface conditions (stain, abrasion).
※5 SIAA is an abbreviation of Society of International sustaining growth for Antimicrobial Articles, aiming at the dissemination of suitable and safe antimicrobial processed products, and is a group of manufacturers of antimicrobial agents and antimicrobial processed products and test institutes. SIAA labels can be used for certified products that conform to SIAA standards for quality and safety.
【Antimicrobial test】
Laboratory: BOKEN Quality Assessment Organization, General Foundation
Test methods: JIS Z 2801:2012 (Film-Adhesion Method)
【Antiviral test】
Laboratory: BOKEN Quality Assessment Organization, General Foundation
Test methods: Proceed as directed in ISO 21702:2019.
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