How to avoid Surface Growth on Dry-Film?
To prolong the life of surface coatings and thus the substrates to which they are
applied it is important to prevent the growth of both fungi and algae.
Throughout most European regions coatings are subject to fungi and algae attacks.
Formulators have to select an
efficient Dry-film biocide against fungi and algae as well as Alternaria alternata
.
The reliable in-service antimicrobial performance shall not impact paint's appearance
and properties. The ideally selected biocide has to have the following advantages:
But the biocide must respond also to all the characteristics of
a BPD-acceptable biocide.