VitaCoat
HomeApplicationsHow it WorksTesting & StandardsDocumentationContact
Testing & Standards

Evidence framework for technical evaluation, procurement, and internal approval

VitaCoat is best evaluated as a documented supplementary hygienic surface layer for hard, non-porous surfaces. This page consolidates test methods, standards references, documentation types, microbiological scope, and clear claim boundaries for technical evaluators.

Open DocumentationRequest Technical Review
VitaCoat testing and standards overview
Performance signals

Log reduction and test categories

The graphic below shows how standards references can support technical decision-making. Values must always be read together with the full report, method, contact time, substrate, concentration, and laboratory conditions.

EN 13727 — Bactericidal assessment
5.0 log
EN 13624 — Yeasticidal / Candida
4.2 log
EN 14476 — Enveloped viruses
4.0 log
SARS-CoV-2 / enveloped-virus proxy
2.3 log
The visualized log values are provided as communication and qualification support. Final evaluation should be based on complete technical documentation and the relevant methodological basis.
Standards map

Which standards and methods are relevant?

FrameworkPrimary functionHow it supports evaluationPractical note
EN 13727 / EN 1276Bactericidal activitySupports assessment against relevant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria on hard surfaces.Always review contact time, organic load, and test setup.
EN 13624 / EN 1650Yeasticidal / fungicidal assessmentUsed for Candida and related microbiological risk profiles.Keep yeast, mold, and broader fungicidal claims clearly separated.
EN 14476Virucidal activityRelevant for enveloped viruses where a lipid membrane is the central vulnerability.Do not use as support for non-enveloped viruses without specific documentation.
ISO 22196Antibacterial activity on plastics and non-porous surfacesInternational reference point for antimicrobial surfaces and coatings.Especially relevant for hard, non-porous materials.
JIS Z 2801Antibacterial activity on treated surfacesComplementary recognized framework for treated plastics and hard surfaces.Useful as an additional reference in international technical evaluation.
ASTM E2180Incorporated antimicrobial agents in polymeric or hydrophobic materialsRelevant as a reference for material-integrated or hydrophobic chemistry assessment.Must be interpreted against the actual substrate and use scenario.
Documented scope

What the evidence supports — and what it does not support

Supported evaluation scope

  • Bactericidal activity against relevant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
  • Yeasticidal / fungicidal assessment for relevant yeast and fungal categories.
  • Effect against enveloped viruses where membrane-based mechanism is relevant.
  • Hard, non-porous surfaces as the primary surface-fit category.
  • Supplementary hygienic function between routine cleaning intervals.

Not positioned as

  • A replacement for cleaning or disinfection protocols.
  • General sterilization or sterility assurance.
  • Sporicidal treatment against bacterial endospores without separate documentation.
  • A broad virucidal solution against non-enveloped viruses such as norovirus, adenovirus, or poliovirus.
  • A general solution for porous surfaces or heavy organic load without specific review.
This boundary is commercially important: VitaCoat should be presented precisely within its documented spectrum, not as a universal disinfection or sterilization product.
Microbiological decision logic

Organism categories and operational relevance

2

Bacterial categories

Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria require separate evaluation because cell wall and membrane structure influence test interpretation.

1

Yeast/fungi line

Candida and other fungal categories should be evaluated with appropriate fungicidal or yeasticidal methodology.

1

Virus boundary

Enveloped viruses are within the relevant scope; non-enveloped viruses should not be included without separate documentation.

0

Sterilization claim

VitaCoat should not be described as sterilization or total elimination of all microbiological risk.

Documentation package

What a technical evaluator should request

Test and method reports

The full report should show method, test organisms, contact time, substrate, controls, log reduction, and any limitations.

Compatibility and maintenance

Evaluation should include surface type, cleaning chemistry, abrasion, expected use, and reapplication planning.

Regulatory and procurement basis

TDS, SDS, standards references, and a technical summary should be available for internal approval and procurement review.

Request DocumentationView Pathogen SpectrumView Durability
Implementation

How this page should be used in the procurement process

1. Screen scope

Define surfaces, environment, pathogen risk, and the intended hygienic function.

2. Request documents

Request test basis, technical data sheet, SDS, and application protocol.

3. Validate fit

Check substrate, cleaning chemistry, contact intensity, and limitations.

4. Pilot decision

Decide on pilot or technical review based on documentation and operating context.