New Antimicrobial Meets Performance and Low-VOC Requirements
Fungal spoilage and algal defacement of industrial and private structures has been an ongoing challenge to the coatings industry for decades.1 In recent years, dry film preservation, such as in-can preservation, has evolved such that today it requires formulation expertise paired with regulatory excellence and strict quality control.
Due to increased awareness of the environmental impact of microbicides, stringent requirements have been set, which has resulted in fewer available options for dry film preservation. In addition, important attributes for dry film preservatives, such as low leachability, limit choices further. Additionally, paint manufacturers need support in their efforts to produce low- or zero-VOC coatings.2