Tnemec to Formulate Antimicrobial Coatings in Joint Development Deal
KANSAS CITY, MO -- Tnemec Co. Inc. and HaloSource Corp., Seattle, announced agreements to develop and commercialize antimicrobial based on HaloSource's "haloshield" technology.
The technology will "anchor" chlorine atoms to surfaces such as walls, floors and ceilings, creating durable and "rechargeable" antimicrobial surfaces, Tnemec said. The coatings will obtain their antimicrobial properties when rinsed or wiped with a solution of chlorine bleach. The company said the technology is the result of research carried out by scientists at Auburn University.