LapisShield™: antimicrobial technologies for water-based coatings

How does LapisShield work?

LapisShield harnesses the power of sodium pyrthione to disrupt internal enzymes, block metabolic pathways and create an inhospitable environment where bacteria, mould and mildew cannot proliferate.

Standard coating processes (i.e., spraying, roll-to-roll, dip, etc.) can be used to apply the technology.

Key benefits of LapisShield

• More sustainable: heavy-metal-free formulation that eliminates common struggles associated with aggregation and sedimentation during the mixing and dispersing process, which reduces waste while maintaining efficiency and productivity
• Easy-to-use: optimised processing and manufacturing requirements allow for easy incorporation into water-based coating systems
• Improved quality: improved stability with minimal impact on optical properties of water-based coatings, making it ideal for transparent and thin coatings. This leads to fewer defective parts, minimising the impact on yields
• UV-stable: ideal solution for use in outdoor water-based coating applications
• Multiple applications: can be integrated into water-based coatings for application onto a wide range of substrates, including polymers, glass, and metal
• 24 protection: delivers 24/7 product protection against microbial growth for the expected life of the coating

Is LapisShield regulatory compliant?
LapisShield is notified with the EU Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR) and registered with US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).