Antiviral Plastics and Coatings: How Do They Work and When Are They Appropriate?

ANTI-VIRAL  //   ANTIMICROBIAL  //   PAINTS & COATINGS  //   PLASTICS

It is possible to modify a polymer or a coating so that the surface will deactivate viruses, including SARS-CoV-2. However, the mechanisms by which this occurs are debatable and there seems to be both a lack of understanding and a great deal of misinformation. Furthermore, in many countries the regulatory requirements for anti-viral claims make most applications cost prohibitive.

For these reasons, Radical does not typically offer anti-viral solutions, although we are happy to assist with research & development in this field.

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