Advanced Protective Coatings:
Antimicrobial
Antimicrobial
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Antimicrobial coatings are designed to mitigate and inhibit the growth of microorganisms (like bacteria, fungi, and viruses) on coated surfaces. These types of coatings offer a range of benefits, such as improved hygiene, reduced risk of infection in healthcare settings, enhanced product lifespans, and easier cleaning. Antimicrobial coatings are used in various high-touch applications where hygiene and cleanliness are crucial. Overall, antimicrobial coatings are a valuable tool for creating cleaner and more hygienic surfaces across various sectors.
NEI is excited to introduce a new, revolutionary antimicrobial coating: NANOMYTE® AM-100EC. The single-component, liquid coating imparts easy-to-clean and antimicrobial functionalities to a wide variety of substrates. The cured coating exhibits a hard, dense, and smooth morphology, characterized by a nanostructured composite architecture comprised of organic and inorganic phases. This unique composition offers superior mechanical properties, including:
Select a tab below to learn more about our antimicrobial coating, such as applications & uses, coating tips & instructions, safety information, or get pricing information.
NANOMYTE® AM-100EC can be applied directly on a variety of substrate materials to reduce the bacteria adhesion of treated surfaces (including plastics, metals, glass, and ceramics) by up to 99%. The formulation cures under ambient conditions.
Antimicrobial coatings are used in various applications where hygiene and cleanliness are crucial. Some key areas include:
AM-100EC strongly adheres to a variety of substrates and surfaces, such as:
AM-100EC can be readily applied through various methods such as spraying, roll coating, brushing, dipping, or flow coating. Application should be performed in a clean environment to minimize surface defects. Make certain the final surface is clean, dry, and free of dust as per preparation instructions above before continuing.
Before coating, ensure surfaces are clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil, grease, dust, dirt and other foreign material by using an appropriate cleaner. Afterward, use a lint-free white cloth with a solvent (such as alcohol or acetone) and wipe the surface to ensure that the surface is completely free of oil and grease. If the cloth remains white, the surface is clean; if the cloth turns dark, continue cleaning until the cloth remains white. Once clean, follow the coating application instructions below.
If spraying in an enclosed space, make sure to tent off the area being sprayed with plastic tarps to avoid spray dust from traveling and contaminating other surfaces with overspray dust. Tented and enclosed areas always require to be positively supplied with fresh air and have ventilated exhaust to outside using fans. Never spray near any open flame or possible source of ignition such as a pilot light or anything that may spark, as this may cause ignition and explosion of the fumes and vapors.
If applying outdoors and there is high wind, this will affect the quality of the finish as blowing wind can disrupt the spray pattern from your HVLP. It can also contribute to contamination of the finish with blowing dust. It may be necessary to erect a windscreen to protect the area.
Begin application using a high volume, low pressure (HVLP) spray gun with a 1.0 mm tip and a pressure of approximately 25 to 30 psi. Test spray first on a piece of cardboard to achieve a 6” to 8” elongated pattern approximately 2.5” wide in the middle and fluid enough to cover but not puddle. When spraying, ensure the coated surface is wetted entirely using 3-4 passes to achieve the recommended thickness. The coated part can be inspected in a dark room under black light from one to two feet away. The coated surface will glow yellow.
Using a white, ultra-smooth high-density foam roller, pour AM-100EC into a roller pan and completely saturate the roller. Apply in a cross-pattern; left to right, then up and down as quickly as possible as the coating dries fast. Avoid down pressure on the roller to achieve a better-looking finish.
Select the appropriate size brush width based on the surface area being coated. Using a good quality China bristle brush, apply AM-100EC in a cross-pattern; up and down, then left and right. For best results, do not overwork the coating as it dries fairly quickly. Do not bear down with the brush. Use light strokes using the tip of the brush to smooth out the coating. Desired wet film thickness (WFT) is approximately 2.0 to 2.5 mils.
Pour the coating liquid into a container of proper size. Immerse the part to be coated completely. Withdraw the immersed part gently at a constant speed less than 20 cm/min.
Flood the surface to be coated with a thick layer of coating liquid. Drain the excess liquid naturally by gravity.
The coating is fully cured after 24 hours under ambient conditions (25°C / 77°F, 50% RH). Avoid stressing the surface during this period.
Immediately clean tools and thoroughly flush equipment with butyl acetate or acetone before the product dries. Once the coating is dry, it cannot be removed with any solvent.
DANGER: Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation and serious eye damage. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Harmful to aquatic life.
Appropriate personal protective equipment should be used at all times. Provide good ventilation or extraction. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition – no smoking.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Opened containers must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Residual vapors might explode on ignition. Do not apply heat, cut, drill, grind, or weld on or near this container. Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
NANOMYTE® AM-100EC is made in the USA and comes in convenient quantities of 1 liter, 1 gallon, 5 gallons, or 55 gallons, to suit your specific needs.
The liquid coating is manufactured and shipped directly from Somerset, NJ to customers worldwide. Alternatively, NEI offers custom coating services for a nominal fee and would be happy to coat your sample substrates for evaluation purposes.
NEI accepts purchase orders (check, wire, or bank transfer) as well as payments by credit card and PayPal.
Sorry, we are unable to provide free samples, and NEI can only sell to other businesses (not for personal use).
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