{"id":7664,"date":"2018-02-02T08:00:14","date_gmt":"2018-02-02T14:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/knowledge\/?p=7664"},"modified":"2018-02-09T09:22:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T15:22:06","slug":"pc-antimicrobial-coating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/7664\/pc-antimicrobial-coating\/","title":{"rendered":"Antimicrobial Coating: Get the Bugs Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/media\/2018\/01\/pc-bacteria-426997_600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Microbes - learn about different types of antimicrobial materials and how they are used in antimicrobial coating formulation in the Knowledge Center.\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>In a previous article, I offered a primer on Antimicrobials.<sup>1<\/sup> It provides a helpful foundation for this follow-up article. In addition, you\u2019ll find references at the end of this article, which are an excellent source of information as well.<\/p>\n<p>Although the title suggests remediation or treating an existing condition, the best approach is to create a hostile environment to microbes, so that they don\u2019t take up residence and flourish in the first place. There are several approaches to accomplish that end, and the best course depends upon the setting that is being discussed \u2013 manufacture, application, environment of usage, regulations related to use in an application setting, etc. It is much easier to avoid contamination than it is to remediate it.<\/p>\n<p>Antimicrobials include all agents that act against all types of microorganisms \u2013 bacteria (antibacterial), viruses (antiviral), fungi (antifungal) and protozoa (antiprotozoal). Antimicrobials are one of the most-regulated ingredients used in coatings.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking for antimicrobials for your coating formulations?<\/h3>\n<p>Prospector has listings for biocides, fungicides, and more products from global suppliers. Find technical data, order samples and more now&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ulprospector.com\/en\/na\/Coatings\/search?k=antimicrobial&amp;st=31\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\nSearch now<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the United States, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates antimicrobial products as pesticides, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates antimicrobial products as drugs\/antiseptics.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned in my previous article,<sup>1<\/sup> if a product label claims to kill, control, repel, mitigate or reduce a pest, it is a pesticide regulated by the U.S. EPA.<sup>2<\/sup> When manufacturers make this kind of claim on the label, they must also include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>application instructions that are effective at killing or controlling the pest, and<\/li>\n<li>first aid instructions, in case of accidental exposure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In Europe, the classification of biocides in the Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528\/2012)<sup>3<\/sup> is broken down into 22 product types (i.e. application categories), with several comprising multiple subgroups. There are four main groups, with most coatings applications falling under Main Group 2:<\/p>\n<h3>Main Group 2: Preservatives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Product-type 6: In-can preservatives<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 7: Film preservatives<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 8: Wood preservatives<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 9: Fibre, leather, rubber and polymerised materials preservatives<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 10: Masonry preservatives<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 11: Preservatives for liquid-cooling and processing systems<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 12: Slimicides<\/li>\n<li>Product-type 13: Metalworking-fluid preservatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to avoid and treat microbial contamination<\/h3>\n<p>The prevention of microbial contamination starts with good housekeeping and the safe storage of raw materials. Most any material will support invasive contamination and even contribute to its growth. This is one of the reasons why powders are kept dry and liquids are kept in closed containers and both are handled with clean equipment for transfer.<\/p>\n<p>Many facilities use waste wash water in production to minimize impact on release into the environment. This water is typically separated by color and interior vs exterior waste water, since the latter may contain zinc oxide or other reactive pigments incompatible with an interior formulation.<\/p>\n<p>The water is often allowed to settle to decrease suspended solids, and then treated with a biocide to prevent contamination. This biocide may differ from what will be used in a paint that will act as an in-can preservative. It can also serve to protect the coating from accumulation of microbes which can result in human infection, film degradation and mildew. In an extreme case of contamination, the holding tank will be emptied and steam power-washed, perhaps with bleach.<\/p>\n<p>As an in-can preservative, antimicrobials provide protection from microbes that could otherwise utilize various components of coatings as food. This could result in a change in viscosity, discoloration, malodor, pH shift and other degradation of properties.<\/p>\n<h3>Antimicrobial coating formulation considerations<\/h3>\n<p><em>Regulatory<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Recent legislation has eliminated the use of certain antimicrobial materials based on more stringent parameters for health and safety. Therefore, the first action a formulator must undertake when formulating with an antimicrobial (A-M) is to ensure that the materials pass current regulatory scrutiny in the region where the coating will be manufactured and sold.<\/p>\n<p><em>Environment<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The second consideration is the type of microbes that will be found in the environment of the applied coating. Some questions to consider \u2013 will the environment be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A common interior wall?<\/li>\n<li>An interior room which will see high levels of humidity such as bathroom?<\/li>\n<li>An exterior coating that will be applied on a north-facing side and therefore subjected to less drying from the sun, and little-to-no mold-inhibiting UV?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>pH<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The third consideration is pH. All biocides operate in an optimal pH range, with more efficacy with some microbes and little to none with others. Some recent blends of products and sold-as-new materials, have addressed both of the previous issues without requiring re-registration of products as \u201cnew.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>Compatibility<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The next consideration is compatibility. The Technical Data Sheet or\/and a technical representative from the antimicrobial company can help the formulator avoid the use of an A-M that is not compatible with other ingredients.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cost<\/em><\/p>\n<p>And the very last contemplation is cost. What is the cost efficacy of the material compared to other choices that you have? In the case of an exterior coating, an organic antimicrobial at a lower loading complemented with zinc oxide (ZnO) may provide the protection required vs perhaps two times the A-M\/ZnO combination, but at a much lower price.<\/p>\n<p>For most exterior applications, mildew and mold are removed with sodium hypochlorite (bleach), Trisodium phosphate (TSP), an oxalic acid-based compound, etc. The Forest Products Laboratory has many monographs covering the topic of wood preparation and mildew removal. Of course, wood is just one substrate where microbes grow.<\/p>\n<p>A recent concern, leaching is the migration of the A-M to the surface, and should be monitored. It can be removed by contact, washing or even high humidity to some extent. Most organic antimicrobials function by solubility and mobility in the film. There is more interest in A-M moieties that are covalently bonded to a monomeric backbone, or have the ability to be covalently bonded to mitigate or eliminate leaching.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to follow this ever-evolving technology pool to evaluate newly approved materials as replacements for existing products could become regulated out of use.<\/p>\n<h3>References:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/4245\/pc-a-primer-on-antimicrobials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Primer on Microbials<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Title 40, Part 152 &#8211; Pesticide Registration and Classification Procedures, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.access.gpo.gov\/nara\/cfr\/waisidx_10\/40cfr152_10.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Protection of the Environment<\/a>; Code of Federal Regulations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/echa.europa.eu\/regulations\/biocidal-products-regulation\/understanding-bpr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding Biocidal Products Regulation<\/a> (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528\/2012)<\/li>\n<li>Antimicrobial Resistance Learning Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/amrls.cvm.msu.edu\/pharmacology\/antimicrobials\/antimicrobials-an-introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antimicrobials: An Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li>National Pesticide Information Center: <a href=\"http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/antimicrobials.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antimicrobials Fact Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a previous article, I offered a primer on Antimicrobials.1 It provides a helpful foundation for this follow-up article. 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In his career, he has formulated architectural, industrial, military and specialty coatings. He has also worked with and formulated adhesives, inks, and construction products and in general is a material science generalist. He has a keen interest in Sustainable and Bio-based paints, inks, adhesives and elastomers. He was a Developmental Scientist in the Advanced Materials group at Luna Labs 2004-2008, formulating military coatings and adhesives. Previously, he was at Dow Chemical (1999-2004) as the applications and development manager in Core R&amp;D in the Coatings &amp; Functional Polymers Group. He also managed the TS&amp;D group for coatings while at Dow Chemical (1995-99) and held positions at Rhodia (Laboratory Manager, Latex &amp; Specialty Polymers (1989-95)) and was the Development Chemist, exterior latex paints at Benjamin Moore &amp; Co. (1979-89). Mr. Hirsch has served in a consultancy capacity as a Director with the ChemQuest group, (chemquest.com) June 2021-March 2025 at OmniTech (omnitechintl.com) (2015-2022) for soy-based adhesives and coatings, Daikin America (daikin-america.com) (2011-2015) fluoropolymers and materials, and also with organizations that provide formal mentoring (TORCH 2018-present), coaching and leadership training, as well as the facilitation of problem-solving teams. He has several granted patents, many patent applications and internal disclosures for trade secrets. 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