Krionâ„¢ Solid Surface for hygienic healthcare environments

Medical centres, clinics and hospitals require materials and surfaces that support strict hygiene, safety and maintenance standards.

In healthcare environments, hand hygiene, cleaning protocols and room disinfection are essential. However, the choice of materials also plays an important role. Surfaces used in these spaces should help reduce areas where dirt, moisture, bacteria, fungi or other microorganisms may accumulate.

The properties of the mineral compound Krion™ make it a suitable solid surface for healthcare and sanitary spaces. This new-generation material is composed of two-thirds natural minerals, ATH or Alumina Trihydrate, and a low percentage of highly resistant resin. As a result, it offers a non-porous, bacteriostatic, durable, easy-to-clean and repairable surface with low maintenance requirements.

Advantages of Krion™ Solid Surface in healthcare facilities

Krion™ Solid Surface offers several benefits for the design of medical centres, clinics and hospitals. In addition to supporting hygiene and safety requirements, it also provides design flexibility and environmental advantages. Its main properties include:

1. Bacteriostatic surface: Because it is non-porous, Krion™ does not require bactericidal additives in its composition. This helps create a surface that limits the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. Due to these characteristics, Krion® is suitable for areas where hygiene is essential, including spaces linked to medical equipment and food contact.

2. Resistance to chemical agents: Krion™ withstands the action of cleaning and disinfection products commonly used in healthcare environments, helping protect the surface from abrasion or changes in texture.

3. Continuous surfaces with almost imperceptible joints: Krion™ makes it possible to create continuous-looking surfaces by joining sections with a smooth, discreet seam. It can also be adapted through thermoforming and moulding to create curved shapes according to the needs of each space.

These features help design healthcare environments with fewer recesses, corners or hard-to-clean areas, making cleaning and disinfection easier and reducing maintenance needs.

4. Durability and resistance: The physical properties of Krion® allow it to withstand impact and help prevent chipping on edges. Its uniform composition also means that the material can be repaired without affecting its appearance or performance.

5. Fire-resistant material: Thanks to its mineral composition, Krion® offers high fire resistance and helps prevent flame spread, as reflected in its Euroclass B-s1-d0 certification.

6. Sinks and washbasins for healthcare spaces: For healthcare projects, Krion® can provide a range of sinks and washbasins without overflow. This design helps reduce areas where dirt and bacteria may accumulate, making cleaning and disinfection easier.

7. Safe and sustainable: Krion® is a recyclable and environmentally responsible material, supported by certifications and declarations such as NSF, Greenguard, A+, BPA Free, HPD and Declare.

Small design and material decisions can contribute to safer, more hygienic and more responsible healthcare spaces.