International. In coating applications there is a growing need for safe protection against bacteria, algae and fungi and to avoid poor appearance, for example in the bathroom and exterior walls. A new coating technology acts like a cactus.
Coatings with "MyCroFence Inside" will have long-lasting antimicrobial protection against a wide range of microbes without risk of microbial resistance, Croda promises. These benefits allow paint manufacturers to differentiate their paints with the formulation of hazardous symbol-free paint outdoor and indoor applications.
Antimicrobial technology does not poison microbes but interacts with them in a physical way like the needles of a cactus. It modifies the binder in such a way that the binder becomes antimicrobial and forms the physical barrier. Due to the absence of toxic active-release biocides, the product guarantees non-stop and safe antimicrobial protection. Therefore, coatings or paints with the technology can be effectively used on walls, ceilings and floors in virtually any environment such as bathrooms, kitchens and public buildings such as schools and sports facilities.
