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Antimicrobial copper keyboard could help disinfect kiosks

August 16, 2012

Operator Interface Technology announced today the pending release of an antimicrobial copper keyboard for use in public kiosks, medical facilities and military settings.

According to an OIT press release, a recent survey of 220 infection control practitioners, conducted by Copper Development Association, found almost 20 percent of them placed keyboards on their list of highest-risk surfaces for the spread of infection.

OIT manufactured the "rugged" keyboard to be completely submersible for enhanced cleaning capabilities, and the copper material offers a built-in, naturally disinfectant surface.

"Between cleanings, the CuVerro touch surfaces begin killing bacteria on contact and destroy 99.9 percent of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria within two hours of exposure," OIT said on its website.

Antimicrobial copper is the only solid antimicrobial touch surface approved by the EPA. Along with its germ-killing qualities, it is not harmful to people or the environment and is completely recyclable.

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