What is MD-Cu₂₉?

MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper is antimicrobial; in other words, it kills bacteria*. Various studies have shown that antimicrobial copper is one of the only metals that has been proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria* within 2 hours of exposure¹.

Which bacteria does MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper kill?

Studies have shown that, within two hours of contact, MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper kills greater than 99.9% of the following¹: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecalis (VRE), Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7), Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

How quickly does MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper work?

MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper kills 99.9% of disease-causing bacteria* within two hours of contact¹.

How can MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper be used?

Using copper material on high touch areas in hospitals and homes (such as door knobs, sinks or wall plates) can help reduce the amount of disease causing bacteria*—thereby reducing the amount of bacteria communicated through the touch of a surface¹.

How does copper kill pathogens?

Copper, in high doses, kills bacterial* cells. While the exact mechanism is still under research, several studies have indicated that the free ion in copper attacks the membrane of a bacterial cell thus killing it.

Does an MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper surface need to be cleaned?

Antimicrobial copper does need to be cleaned regularly; it’s designed as a supplement to other hygiene practices. In other words, you still need to wash your hands! And copper can be cleaned like any normal metal surface in your space¹.  Just be sure not to wax, paint, lacquer, varnish or otherwise coat MD-Cu₂₉ antimicrobial copper, or it will lose its effectiveness.