Leading German paint manufacturer Caparol said its regional unit, Caparol Arabia has launched an innovative and sustainable solution that provides better protection against harmful micro-organisms.
Called ‘CapaCare Protect’, the new solution is an anti-microbial product that secures walls and surfaces from bio-harm, said the company in a statement.
The product, which contains advanced ‘SILVERbac’ technology, uses silver ions to bind and destroy the cell membrane of biological contaminants, including bacteria and viruses, it added.
Managing Director Martin Rosocha said SILVERbac has been extensively tested through an International Antimicrobial Council accredited laboratory to ensure the highest quality in antimicrobial testing. Caparol reported a kill rate of over 99% in the first 24 hours, he stated.
"We’ve all seen the Superman films or read the comic books where he comes up against kryptonite and is severely weakened. Well, to harmful microbes like bacteria and viruses, silver is their kryptonite. It damages them, it destroys them, it helps to defeat them," remarked Rosocha.
"That’s why we are so keen to introduce this new paint for schools, hospitals, hotels and renovation and facility management sectors, to protect their homes and defend the walls," he stated.
Mowaffaq Balish, the commercial director, Caparol Arabia, said: "We have been testing CapaCare Protect paint specifically for its antimicrobial effect, which helps to keep the walls free of microbes and harmful germs."
"This technology is already used in many hospitals , demonstrating its effectiveness in reducing one of the many factors contributing to the spread of contagious diseases," he added.
Since the outbreak of novel coronavirus (Covid-19), Caparol Arabia has launched further testing to check its antimicrobial paint effectiveness at reducing the spread, said the company.
However, the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties of silver ions and silver compounds have been extensively studied for years, it added.-TradeArabia News Service
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