Conservative and antimicrobial Nano-additive

The paints and coatings industry is evolving to improve, as it is the product that covers the most surfaces Companies are looking for their products to provide the best benefits without affecting the environment. However, the damage to the environment could not be completely avoided since these water-based coatings currently require the use of biocides to protect the product’s preservation in the can. These organic biocides, although they are used in very low quantities, are highly toxic to the environment.

The coating industry is transforming with the use of new technologies, offering proposals aimed at providing trust and security to the end user, in the face of health challenges due to health threats.

Zinc oxide nanoparticles have the ability to eliminate bacteria and fungi and inactivate viruses, by incorporating them coatings, they will acquire properties to prevent the transmission of various pathogenic organisms such as Human Coronavirus, Influenza A-H1N1, Salmonella, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus Nigger, among many others.

Incorporation. The integration of the additive must be carried out during the dispersion of the pigment or addition of loads, depending on the process of each manufacturer, the addition is recommended. Zinc oxide particles are dispersed in the vinyl paint matrix in low proportions.

These particles do not generate changes or alterations in the surface of the paint layer or in its coloration.

Schimer® developed nano-additives for solvent-based coatings to protect surfaces as important as a table, a handrail, school chairs, knobs, tools and other high-contact surfaces to ensure protection and freedom from any microorganism.

Validation is performed according to JIS Z 2801, ISO 21702, and ASTM G 21 standards.

Zinc oxide is recognized by the FDA, ECHA and EPA as an antimicrobial active substance and safe to use for food contact (Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) food substances), human and environmental.

Hydrophobic Nano-Additive
SCHIMER focused on creating more solutions for the industry and developed a nano-additive that helps protect against underground leaks, leaching, rain, humidity and weather, which can cause significant damage to the buildings, affecting their structure.

With the nano-additive, we can give an advantage when making the waterproofing paint, which reduces the absorption or the passage of water through the layers of the substrate and thus prevents the formation of stains or aggressions produced by the salts of the water and other damages. Integrating our nano-additives does not represent any alteration in the original products, on the contrary... Your own products, but with all the protection.

Applications:
- Water-based paints
- Solvent-based paints
- Powder paint
- Varnishes
- Inks