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A Comprehensive Series Concerning "Sick Building Syndrome" and "Building Related Illness" Pertaining to People in the Buildings Marketplace is a series of articles written for one Asia's biggest cleaning & restoration magazine that defines what Sick Building Syndrome is, how it occurs, and what can are the possible solutions be done about it.

Sick Buildings....Tracking Down The REAL Culprit discusses the basics of Sick Building Syndrome from a holistic viewpoint.

Can Your School Pass The Health Test? reviews important criteria that should be reviewed by every school administrator.

16 Defensive Strategies For Building Health explains, in laymens terms, sixteen points that should be incorporated into building management to help create a healthier indoor environment.

Campbell County Schools Case History reviews an actual case where mold infestations had created an unhealthy environment resulting in numerous complaints about allergies and respiratory problems. This document includes quotes from school officials on what occurred and how the problems were dealt with. More case histories are available.

ÆGIS Microbe Shield Program, A History of Confidence

How to Stop Bacteria, Mold, Mildew, Fungus and Yeast In Textiles
  1. A New, Durable Antimicrobial Finish For Textiles is a 1985 paper by Burlington Industries Inc. and Dow Corning Corporation which reviews the study results of ÆGIS Microbe Shield (then known as Dow Corning 5700 antimicrobial) treated socks. This paper discusses the efficacy, durability and safety of the antimicrobial.
  2. Antimicrobial Techniques For Medical Nonwovens is a case study by American Converters and Dow Corning Corporation which capsulates extensive evaluation of the efficacy and safety of the ÆGIS Microbe Shield when used in a medical application on surgical drapes around open wounds.
  3. How Antimicrobial Treatment Can Improve Nonwovens is a paper by Dow Corning Corporation detailing observations on the performance of the ÆGIS Microbe Shield. Of special note is the consistant performance and extremely low potential for microbial adaptation to the ÆGIS Microbe Shield.
How to Stop Bacteria, Mold, Mildew, Fungus and Yeast In Fibers
  1. Antimicrobial Treatment for Carpets: Effectiveness and Durability In Field and Laboratory Testing is a study by Dow Corning Corporation which capsulates extensive evaluations of the efficacy and durability of the ÆGIS Microbe Shield when used on carpet fibers.
How to Stop Bacteria, Mold, Mildew, Fungus and Yeast in Foams
  1. A New Technology For Producing Stabilized Foams Having Antimicrobial Activity is a paper by Dow Corning Corporation which describes the development, chemistry and features of the ÆGIS Microbe Shield (then known as Dow Corning 5700 antimicrobial) and reviews study data on the effectiveness of the antimicrobial on foams.

A Comparison Of Antimicrobials For The Textile Industry