Paint and coatings contribute to global health in many unseen ways, like reducing the risk of infection, keeping our food supply chain safer, giving us more time to escape a fire, and eliminating exposure to dangerous materials. Get the details in this installment of our new Innovation Insights column.
Microban International is proud to present LapisShield™, a novel, non-heavy-metal technology designed to seamlessly integrate antimicrobial functionality into any water-based coating formulation.
Specialty chemicals company Arxada recently announced the completion of the merger with Troy Corp., a global leader in microbial control solutions and performance additives.
The COVID-19 pandemic put the spotlight on microbes and cleanliness, creating more interest than ever before in antimicrobial coatings. However, bringing new innovations to the industry is not without its challenges, requiring the continual development of novel tools and procedures that can be seamlessly and invisibly incorporated into coatings.
This interview with BioCote® discusses how antimicrobials work in coatings, benefits they provide, demand, classification and what the future holds for this important technology.
Finding a "golden ratio" of time-tested preservatives has wide-ranging benefits for formulators in the paints and coatings space, enabling customers to serve local markets and meet global standards.