How do Antimicrobial coatings work? | Antimicrobial Powder Coating for Interior Surfaces

Anti-microbial powder coating is custom-formulated coatings that suppress the active growth of micro-organisms.

Did you know bacteria such as E. coli and Staph infections(MRSA) can live on a single surface for days or even weeks after being deposited there? 

Antimicrobial products in the home

Now, in our case, think about how often you touch a window without it being sanitized. Living in my house for over a year, and I have never even thought of washing my window frames. What type of bacteria or germs could be living on those surfaces? 

What is an antimicrobial powder?

Recently, we have discovered an anti-microbial powder coat finish that is custom-formulated with an active ingredient that suppresses the growth of micro-organisms such as bacteria, mold, mildew, algae, and fungus. Anti-microbial powder coat uses inorganic silver agents to inhibit the growth of microbes, which cause unpleasant odors, discoloration, staining, or deterioration of the coating. Our powder supplier has done many lab tests that show a significant decrease in the number of living bacteria in 24 hours. 

With the quick spread of the flu and other viruses speeding up each year, we must start looking into other technologies that will help keep loved ones and ourselves healthy. Choosing products with anti-microbial powder coat finish is an easy way to make buildings safer for any occupant. 

To learn more about anti-microbial powder coat please reach out to one of our business development owners. 

Sources:

https://www.cdc.gov/mrsa/community/environment/index.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16253366

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