Inhibit Coatings develops antimicrobial paints and coatings that permanently bind silver ions to surfaces, effectively eliminating over 650 types of microorganisms, including pathogens like E. coli and human coronavirus. Their technology addresses the risk of microbial contamination in food safety and healthcare environments, providing long-lasting protection without the drawbacks of leaching associated with traditional biocides.
Funding
$2.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Many surfaces in healthcare, food processing, and public spaces are susceptible to microbial contamination, leading to the spread of pathogens like E. coli and human coronavirus. Traditional antimicrobial solutions often leach over time, reducing their effectiveness and potentially introducing harmful substances into the environment. This necessitates a more durable and sustainable approach to surface disinfection.
Solution
Inhibit Coatings develops antimicrobial coatings and polymers that permanently bind silver ions to surfaces, providing long-lasting protection against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. Their technology eliminates over 650 types of microorganisms, including Human Coronavirus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Influenza A (H1N1), Listeria monocytogenes, and Campylobacter spp. Unlike traditional biocides that leach, Inhibit Coatings' antimicrobial agent is bound to the polymer resin, ensuring continuous antimicrobial action without the drawbacks of leaching. This approach reduces the risk of antimicrobial resistance while maintaining material integrity and performance. The coatings can be tailored through exclusive development and licensing, seamlessly integrating antimicrobial properties into existing resin systems.
Target Audience
The primary customers are manufacturers and facilities in healthcare, food processing, and public spaces seeking to enhance hygiene and prevent microbial contamination on surfaces and medical devices.
Features
- Broad-spectrum silver antimicrobial agent effective against over 650 types of microorganisms
- Permanent binding of antimicrobial agent to the polymer resin, preventing leaching
- Proven to reduce infectious microorganisms by up to 99.999%
- Customizable solutions for various industries, including healthcare and food processing
- Available as coatings and medical-grade polymers
- Non-toxic, in-can biocides as safer alternatives to traditional preservatives
- Advanced additive (ICL PU 10) delivers long-lasting protection with no VOCs and minimal dosage requirements