Long-Lasting Varnishes

APVXX.415 Antimicrobial Protected Long-Life Varnishes Due to environmental changes and microorganisms' adaptive capabilities, bacterial resistance to antibiotics is increasing daily. Frequently touched surfaces harbour bacteria that cause epidemic diseases, leading to numerous illnesses. As experts have noted, it is clear that pandemic diseases affecting the world will continue to impact our lives for many years to come. For this reason, there is a need to develop alternative solutions. With its accumulated knowledge and experience, innovation-focused product and service growth strategy, rapid and flexible action development, and ability to fully meet customer needs, Eskim Kimya assumes a vision and mission with horizons open to global markets. The combination of Eskim's deep experience, brand value and expertise has resulted in a special varnish series that provides superior antibacterial protection performance for wood coatings.

Effective and Long-Life Antimicrobial Protection

The following high-performance benefits are achieved through the use of this special varnish series from Eskim: • Without requiring any additional processing, a resistant and long-life antibacterial layer is created against invisible microorganisms, • Thus, the surfaces to which it is applied are protected against microorganisms, • Antibacterial effectiveness does not shorten shelf life, • Additionally, it is also resistant to washing and wear, • Antimicrobial effectiveness is integrated during production.

Performance of Eskim Antimicrobial Protected Varnishes

Microbes multiply very rapidly on surfaces where they are present, with millions developing from a single bacterium within 7 hours. While bacterial reproduction continues after disinfection treatment, Eskim varnishes with antimicrobial protection effectively prevent microbe reproduction from the start, 24/7. Eskim antimicrobial varnishes have been tested against bacteria such as Escherichia Coli and Staphylococcus Aureus according to ISO 22196 standard and have been tested and verified by independent laboratories to be effective up to 99.9%.

Industrial Markets and Applications

Eskim antimicrobial protected varnishes have various properties and are used in many different applications. Decorative topcoats and all types of wood and solid surfaces for the furniture industry can be used. Elif Özdemir Chemical Engineer Paints R&D Manager Eskim Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. Deniz Karabulut Senior Chemical Engineer Polyester and Composite Materials R&D Manager Eskim Kimya Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.