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Interpon AM: Innovative Powder Coatings with Antimicrobial Properties Giuliana Fernandez AkzoNobel Coatings SPA – Como, Italy
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Thanks to its long-standing experience in the field of antimicrobial products, AkzoNobel can now present a wide range of powder coatings that combat the proliferation of bacteria on surfaces. These are intended for a number of sectors, from those that have always been particularly at risk, such as hospitals and places of public use, to architecture.
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kzoNobel, a leading manufacturer and
of antimicrobial technologies for a wide range
ranges from a few minutes to a few hours
technological researcher in the field
of applications. This partnership has led to the
and that the antimicrobial technology inhibits
of powder coatings, has over twenty
creation of Interpon AM, an innovative range
bacterial proliferation, it follows that, between
years of experience in the development of
of powder coatings that serves consumer
cleaning cycles, the use of Interpon AM gives
products with antimicrobial properties. It ranks
needs and their growing concern for health
the treated surfaces an additional defence
among the first Groups in the industry to have
and hygiene while meeting any decorative and
against the development and contamination of
identified a range of antibacterial products
functional design requirement.
the most known bacteria, including Escherichia
(Interpon AB) that counteract the proliferation
The BioCote antimicrobial technology they
Coli O157 and Staphylococcus aureus.
of bacteria and improve the cleanliness of
contain reduces the spread of microbes
Wherever we are – on the street, in public or
coated surfaces. It has long since successfully
such as bacteria and mould by up to 99.9%
private transport, in our offices or homes – we
marketed this particular type of finish in many
on painted surfaces. This is made possible
inevitably come into contact with thousands of
different sectors.
by the presence of silver ions in their
microbes that are deposited and reproduced
Over the years, the expertise of AkzoNobel’s
formulations, which bind to the key proteins
daily on the various surfaces we touch.
specialists has then led to the gradual,
of microorganisms thus depriving them of the
Keeping them clean, therefore, means not only
thorough improvement of these coatings’
ability to breathe and reproduce. Considering
preserving ourselves and our health, but also
technical and performance aspects, thus
that the average life expectancy of a bacterium
ensuring greater durability and functionality of
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products, which, if not properly protected, risk
making it possible to create products whose efficacy is now widely recognised worldwide.
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deterioration through the action of mould and
This is evidenced by the company’s extensive
bacteria that are directly responsible for decay,
network of commercial relations with
bad odours, and stains.
important partners in Italy and around the
The action of Interpon AM guarantees
world, for which it is a leading supplier of
24/7 protection along the entire service
highly functional and durable state-of-the-art
life of products and its effectiveness is not
paints.
compromised even after continuous surface cleaning operations. As a result, it is ideal in
Interpon AM: partnership with BioCote® has resulted in an innovative range of antimicrobial powder coatings
all spaces with a high degree of humidity and
Aiming to achieve the highest levels of
medical and hospital facilities – just recently,
in all areas where maintaining a good level of cleanliness, and therefore a low level of microbes, is essential. Some instances are 2350 handles were treated with products
quality and environmental sustainability, in 2012 AkzoNobel embarked on an important collaboration with BioCote®, an independent certification body specialising in the provision
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Lift doors are just one of the several interior surfaces that can be protected with the new range of architectural powder coatings Interpon D AM.
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from this range for a clinic in Abu Dhabi – but also places used for restaurant and catering activities, schools, universities, airports, sports