- The novel antiviral paint was designed for use in facilities such as hospitals, schools and nursing homes.
- Through a study it was proven to reduce 99.9% of some of the most common bacteria and viruses in the world, including H1N1 and SARS CoV-2.
- According to the most recent WHO count, there have been 602 million cases of Covid-19 globally.
One of the main lessons of the pandemic is the importance of hygiene. Habits like constant hand washing have been adopted by millions of people. Although in terms of protection there are also other ways in which pathogen-free environments can be achieved. With the support of technology, a novel paint that is antiviral and antibacterial and the most important thing is that it was created in Mexico.
According to the most recent count of the World Health Organization (WHO), in total there have been 602 million cases of Covid-19 globally. Although the number increases every day, during the last weeks the increase has been minimal.
A virus that might never go away
However, despite the above, several specialists consider that SARS CoV-2 could become an endemic virus. With this in mind, it is very difficult for it to disappear completely and that is why you must learn to live with it, although with sufficient preventive measures.
In that sense, the Vaccination is the best strategy to reduce the risk of serious illness. Although it should not be the only one because it can be complemented with others to achieve greater protection.
With this in mind, the PPG Group, owner of the Comex brand, developed the TOTAL Vinimex coating. It is a new paint that stands out from the rest for its antiviral and antibacterial qualities.
Due to this innovation, Comex was a winner in the R&D 100 Awards 2022 in the category of Mechanics/Materials.
These awards, sponsored by the R&D World magazineare delivered each year and recognize the 100 most innovative technologies of the previous period.
“At PPG, our teams are always looking for innovative ways to address our customers’ challenges. In some cases, that means developing new capabilities internally. We are honored to be recognized for products that have helped provide an extra layer of protection amid the ongoing pandemic,” said David Bem, PPG vice president of science and technology and chief technology officer.
Evaluation carried out
For its part, the award was achieved after it was verified that the Vinimex TOTAL paint reduces 99.9% of some of the world’s most common bacteria and viruses, including H1N1 and SARS CoV-2just two hours after applying the coating on the surface.
The paint was developed in response to growing trends in health and wellness, as well as recent consumer awareness of the role of paint in creating a safe and healthy environment. It is ideal for use in high traffic installations such as hospitals, schools and nursing homes.
The antiviral and antibacterial effectiveness of the product was evaluated following standardized methods such as the ISO 21702 method and the JIS Z 2801:2010 method. The antiviral attribute against SARS-CoV-2 was evaluated by the Level 3 Biosafety laboratory of the Department of Biomedical Innovation of the Ensenada Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education (CICESE), which has the authorization of the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) and the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (InDRE) for the management of SARS-CoV-2.
The antiviral attribute against the H1N1 virus was evaluated by Quasar Bio Apoio à Saúde Ltda; while the antibacterial attribute was evaluated by the PPG Microbiology Laboratory and the Research and Technical Assistance Laboratory of the National Polytechnic Institute (LIAT).
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