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Killer Paint

Killer Paint. Titanium Dioxide Enriched Paint. By: Briana Munguia. MRSA epidemic in hospitals. a bacterial infection commonly contracted in hospitals and long-term care centers (nursing homes). Attacks weak immune systems and eventually infects all of the internal organs and entire body.

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Killer Paint

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  1. Killer Paint Titanium Dioxide Enriched Paint By: Briana Munguia

  2. MRSA epidemic in hospitals • a bacterial infection commonly contracted in hospitals and long-term care centers (nursing homes). • Attacks weak immune systems and eventually infects all of the internal organs and entire body.

  3. MRSA • In 2005 94,360 people contracted MRSA and 18,650 of those people died (1 in 5) • Very easily transmitted

  4. Killer Paint • New nanotechnology paint enriched with Titanium Dioxide destroys disease and dirt on the surface when exposed to fluorescent lights • Originally the paint was created to control the spread of MRSA

  5. Titanium Dioxide • A chemical compound used in every day products such as: • Paints • Coatings • Inks • Foods • Medicines • Toothpastes Skim Milk has added Titanium Dioxide to make it appear whiter.

  6. Titanium Dioxide For more information about Titanium Dioxide, visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanium_dioxide http://www.theorganicmakeupcompany.com/CA/titaniumdioxide.asp

  7. Controversy of Titanium Dioxide • People are increasingly concerned and opposed to using Titanium Dioxide • Some say it could be considered a carcinogen to humans, after it caused small tumors in rats (after hours of inhalation)

  8. In Conclusion… • Evidence of this paint being harmful to humans is not sufficient • This paint could ultimately save thousands of lives every year.

  9. References • New York Times: “Deadly Bacteria Found to Be More Common”written by: Kevin Sack October 17, 2008 • Medical News Today: “New Nanotechnology Paints For Hospitals Could Kill Superbugs”http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/120996.php • Manchester Metropolitan University: “’Killer Paint’ Combats Hospital Superbug”http://www.dri.mmu.ac.uk/news_and_events/newsitem.asp?id=922 • The Organic Make-up Company: “Titanium Dioxide: Toxic or Safe?” by: Lori Stryker http://www.theorganicmakeupcompany.com/CA/titaniumdioxide.asp

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