PPG Recognized for its Antimicrobial and Antiviral Paints
PPG recently announced that two of its industry-leading antimicrobial and antiviral products have been recognized with 2022 R&D® 100 Awards in the Mechanical/Materials category – COPPER ARMORTM antimicrobial paint by PPG with Corning® Guardiant® technology and COMEX® VINIMEX® TOTAL antiviral and antibacterial paint.
COPPER ARMORTM paint is intended for application in high-traffic areas, including health care, hospitality, office, and educational environments, as well as residential applications. Powered by Corning® Guardiant® technology, it contains naturally occurring copper that is known to have antimicrobial efficacy. The paint continuously kills viruses and bacteria, including SARS-CoV-2, within two hours of contact with the painted surface for up to five years.
COMEX® VINIMEX® TOTAL antiviral and antibacterial paint is proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses, including flu and SARS-CoV-2, on the dry paint surface within two hours. The paint was developed in response to growing trends in health and well-being and increased consumer awareness of painting’s role in creating a safe and healthy environment. It is ideal for use in high-traffic facilities, such as hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. In addition to its award in the Mechanical/Materials category, COMEX® VINIMEX® TOTAL antiviral and antibacterial coating was awarded the R&D 100 Bronze special recognition for battling COVID-19.