PPG Receives EPA Registration for COPPER ARMOR Paint
PITTSBURGH – PPG recently announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its PPG COPPER ARMOR™ antimicrobial paint containing Corning® Guardiant® technology, proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on the painted surface, including SARS-CoV-2, in two hours. The Copper Armor product’s efficacy was measured using tests that simulate real-world contamination that are mandated by the EPA for products making claims against harmful pathogens. Following this registration, PPG will begin selling the product in late 2021 through U.S. PPG PAINTS™ stores, independent retailers and select home improvement stores.
“Now more than ever, our customers are seeking multiple layers of protection from viruses and bacteria on the many surfaces they’re touching while navigating the ongoing pandemic,” said Tim Knavish, PPG Executive Vice President. “PPG Copper Armor with Corning Guardiant technology is the first virus killing paint in the U.S., and will provide an extra layer of protection on the walls that surround us where we live, work and learn.”