Hygiene and cleanliness are critical in preventing the spread of germs and bacteria. Antimicrobial coatings for high-touch surfaces have become essential, providing protection against microorganisms and enhancing the durability of surface coatings.
Protecting High-Touch Surfaces with Antimicrobial Coatings
The global pandemic in recent years underscored the importance of antimicrobial coatings. These coatings create a barrier that helps to prevent the spread of microorganisms, reducing the risk of surface transmission. Their ability to offer long-lasting protection against bacteria, viruses, and fungi makes them crucial for maintaining hygiene.
Antimicrobial coating technology can be incorporated into coatings applied to various metal substrates with a coil-applied coating method. These coated metal surfaces are then used to fabricate various products used in high-touch surfaces. Using antimicrobial coating technology can provide benefits for healthcare facilities, laboratories, schools, and other high-traffic areas. By hindering the growth of bacteria, antimicrobial coatings help to prevent the premature degradation of surfaces, promoting longer-lasting products. This enhanced durability provides long-term savings in maintenance and replacement expenses.
Reducing Microorganism Spread
Antimicrobial properties integrated into coatings make surfaces less hospitable to germs, minimizing contamination risks. These coatings are impregnated with antimicrobial agents that act against microorganisms upon contact, effectively reducing their population and preventing their spread.
The technology behind antimicrobial coatings includes innovative ingredients that deactivate viruses and bacteria upon contact. Durable and long-lasting, these coatings ensure continuous protection on a wide range of surfaces. They not only provide protection but also maintain the aesthetic appeal of surfaces by inhibiting microbial growth, prolonging the lifespan of surface coatings, and reducing product degradation risks.
UNICHEM’s Antimicrobial Coating Technology
UNICHEM offers uniCLER antimicrobial coating technology. This technology provides long-lasting protection against a broad spectrum of microbial growth on high-touch surfaces, promoting a cleaner and safer environment. uniCLER coatings are versatile and can be incorporated into a variety of coil-applied coating solutions.
Antimicrobial coatings are essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, particularly on frequently touched surfaces. They provide effective protection against bacteria, viruses, and fungi, reducing contamination risks. UNICHEM’s innovative technologies meet the growing demand for antimicrobial solutions, creating safer environments and contributing to overall health and well-being.
UNICHEM offers state-of-the-art antimicrobial coating technology, leveraging over 50 years of expertise in high-tech resin and polymer technology. Our coatings and adhesives are designed to enhance the durability and efficiency of your products. Contact us to speak with an engineer or to learn more about our innovative antimicrobial coatings.