What Is Anti-bacterial Paint?

Anti-bacterial coatings/paints are mainly effective against bacteria and suppress the growth of bacteria. There is also a feature closely resembling this known as fungus resistance. Fungus resistance is effective against various kinds of fungi, but not against bacteria.

While some products have fungus resistance, they may not necessarily have anti-bacterial function. For the interior, having both fungus resistance and anti-bacterial function is considered more hygienic.

SANIFRESH ALPHA / Anti-bacterial & Antiviral Semi-elastic Acrylic Paint

Due to the recent highly airtight housing situation, our residential environment is also an indoor environment where microorganisms such as fungi and bacteria can easily grow.

For example, a disease known as "Deep Seated Mycosis" is caused by aspirating mould and shows symptoms similar to tuberculosis. In recent years, the incidence of this disease has been increasing.

At our company, we have a product called “SANIFRESH ALPHA”, which not only provides anti-bacterial and antifungal properties but also possesses antivirus property*.

We will maintain a sanitary environment and contribute to sustainable urban development for people and the local community.
(*Effective against Coxsackievirus type A 16 and Enterovirus type 71.)

Anti-bacterial Effect by Inorganic Anti-bacterial Additive (IAA) and Photocatalyst

Anti-bacterial action by IAA

Anti-bacterial action by photocatalyst

Anti-bacterial Effect (HALO Test)

Uses

Interior walls of schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, public facilities, houses, condominiums, food processing plants, restaurants, cafeterias, etc.

Suitable Substrates

Concrete, cement mortar, various boards

Did You Know? - Utilization of Photocatalytic Technology -

The practical application of photocatalysts, which are also used for the anti-bacterial properties of our products, is one of Japan's proud achievements in chemical technology. Research on photocatalyst began in Japan in 1967, and the principles were discovered in 1972.

Photocatalytic technology has contributed to space exploration. It is used for deodorizing and purifying air within the International Space Station. Photocatalytic self-cleaning reinforced glass is used in Louvre Museum and various airports. Furthermore, photocatalytic technology is also useful in air purifiers, artificial plants, artworks, etc.

Photocatalytic technology, which originated in Japan, is widely used not only in paints and coatings but also in various fields related to our daily lives. It has become an essential technology for building the sustainable society we aspire to.

Summary: Functionality of Paints/Coatings and Sustainability
– Anti-bacterial Paints –

In recent years, following the COVID-19 pandemic, the interest in public health has increased. In the field of coatings and paints, anti-bacterial paints are receiving increasing attention. Our anti-bacterial paints, utilizing Inorganic Anti-bacterial Additive (IAA) and photocatalytic technology, maintain a hygienic environment and contribute to the creation of sustainable cities and communities where people can continue to live. Through functional coatings with anti-bacterial, antifungal and antivirus properties, we strive to enhance the sustainability of local communities even further.