Hi Gurus,
We are having a hard time sourcing a baby changing table that is free of anticmicrobial coatings. KoalaKare, the predominate manufacturer, includes Microban in both their plastic and stainless steel product options. Does anyone have any experience with a durable, ADA compliant and readily available baby changing table free of antimicrobials?
Background: There is mounting scientific evidence that added antimicrobials have no proven health benefit—and may be harmful. Evidence-based guidance for the building industry found that outside of limited studies on copper, no building products with added antimicrobials have been shown to reduce viral infections in people. Worse, many of the chemicals are linked to health and environmental harm, and could produce resistance to the antibiotics we depend on to fight disease. Antimicrobials used in building products include quaternary ammonium compounds, which are associated with asthma. Triclosan, which can disrupt hormone functioning, is banned in hand soaps but is still used in some building products. However, the identities of the chemicals used in products are often not disclosed. Therefore, we advise on taking a precautionary approach until more conclusive hazard assessments are published.
Thanks! -Hilary