● Uncompromising Protection: Preserves existing surface properties while delivering robust pathogen control
● Multi-Surface Safe: Safely coat a wide range of materials including steel, glass, plastic, surgical masks and HEPA filters
● Rugged and Shelf-Stable: Pathogen control and optical clarity maintained after 50 washing cycles and 24 weeks storage
This innovative technology provides a transparent, self-sanitizing coating based on imidazolium-quaternary ammonium monomers synthesized through nucleophilic addition. Unlike conventional disinfectants that require frequent reapplication, this polymer-based formulation uses rapid UV radical polymerization to create a permanent, contact-active antimicrobial layer. The molecular design balances electrostatic attraction from the cationic moiety with optimized alkyl-chain-driven membrane disruption to rapidly inactivate pathogens upon contact. Lab evaluations demonstrate 2.2–4.0 log reductions in pathogen viability within 10 to 30 minutes, effectively mitigating transmission on high-touch surfaces like kiosks, doorknobs, and medical equipment.
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Where : US Provisional
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