Food safety has become an issue of great concern since a series of scares has affected the reputation of global firms. As such, food and beverage manufacturers as well as hotel groups have become more cautious with their food handling processes, so as to prevent food contamination and other health hazards.
Food processing areas are always under close scrutiny from their owners and regulatory authorities alike. This is because contamination is more likely to occur in these areas, where cleanliness and hygiene are paramount but are sometimes overlooked. It is a must for concrete floors on these premises to be covered with protective coating systems to withstand hot water and aggressive chemical cleaning. With thousands of flooring systems in the market, it is crucial that decision-makers select a long-lasting flooring solution with minimal maintenance required.
Ucrete flooring system from Master Builders Solutions by BASF
Formulated with a distinctive polyurethane hybrid technology, Ucrete creates a protective and seamless barrier that is not only highly durable, but also one that prevents contaminants from permeating the concrete substrate to ensure a hygienic surface. It has also served as a bespoke solution for food and beverage factories, commercial kitchens and pharmaceutical industries for more than 40 years. Coca-Cola; Nestlé; Kraft Foods; Heineken; Stella Artois; Arla Foods UK; GlaxoSmithKline (GSK); Boots; and Procter & Gamble (P&G) are among the users of Ucrete.
Key benefits
• Durability: The heavy-duty polyurethane resins ensure a flooring system tough enough to resist extreme temperatures ranging from -40 degrees Celsius (°C) to 150°C; withstand aggressive chemicals from strong acids to alkalis; and offer an excellent impact and wearing resistance to provide a long service lifespan over decades.
• Hygienic: Accredited by the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety management system, Ucrete floorings are as cleanable as stainless steel, as proven by independent tests. It is also backed by a Gold certification in the Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort (IAC) testing.
• Cost effective: Ucrete products are long lasting; users can avoid incurring lost production time due to flooring replacement needs. The fast installation and high moisture tolerance also help minimise downtime. It can be safely applied on different floor profiles to avoid occupational injuries.
HOFEX 2017
The BASF booth will be located at 1C-427 at HOFEX 2017 from 8 to 11 May 2017.
BASF Hong Kong Limited
Tel: (852) 2408 4415
Fax: (852) 2408 4401
Website: https://www.master-builders-solutions.basf.com.hk/en-hk/products/ucrete
