ANTIMICROBIAL POLYUREA
Polyurea Coatings for Protection Against Disease-Causing Pathogens
POLYUREA PATHOGEN
PROTECTION
In general, there are two main ways we’re infected by pathogens: inhalation and direct contact; but after a global pandemic, we’re sure this isn’t news to anyone. News or not, they represent two distinct types of disease transmission, and in fact, two markedly different categories of illnesses. However, in either case, they’re caused by effectively invisible microorganisms that need only a way to enter the body in order to keep kids home from school and parents out of work, or worse, to send you or your family to the hospital with more serious, even life-threatening conditions. The point is, as we’ve learned the hard way, pathogens are no joke, and it’s critical to do everything we can to prevent and prepare for the next pandemic, and stay safe from the many other pathogens that persist in the world today.
To this end, the cleanliness of different surfaces is now front of mind for billions of people worldwide, more aware than ever before of the potential risks that may loom on any given surface. To this end, innovative technologies can be used to help create and maintain safer surfaces, namely including antimicrobial coatings. Made from advanced materials technology like ArmorThane’s polyurea with antimicrobial additives, antimicrobial coatings imbue antimicrobial properties to almost any surface, killing bacteria, fungi, and even many viruses before they’re able to infect a host. But how do they do this? Where can they be used? And what are the best antimicrobial coatings for your needs? We’ll answer each of these questions and more, so you can make an informed decision about integrating antimicrobial polyurea into your home, workplace, or public space.
