New Safe and Durable: Antimicrobial Coating Technology

[...]the concentration of the active ingredient in the coating decreases along with the effectiveness of the biocidal product (Figure 1), hence this conventional active release working mechanism can lead to microbial resistance over time as the microbes can ultimately survive and develop resistance. Sustainable Use of Biocides The European Commission has issued a report on the sustainable use of biocides, focusing on reducing the risk and impact of their use on human health and the environment while ensuring sufficient biocidal products remain available for consumer protection. First-Generation Acrylic Binder MyCroFence AM 215 is the first-generation acrylic binder containing this unique active antimicrobial surface component. The reference wall paint formulation based on traditional active-release biocides IPBC and OIT dramatically lost its antimicrobial effectiveness against both bacteria and reduced activity against fungi after six cycles of washing, as shown in Table 3.