| abstract |
An antimicrobial floor coating is provided that includes a matrix comprising a polymeric material; and a plurality of second phase particles comprising a controlled release agent, the controlled release agent comprising a plurality of antimicrobial copper ions. The polymeric material comprises an epoxy and an acrylic, and the plurality of second phase particles is distributed within the matrix. Further, an exterior surface of the coating exhibits at least a 2 log reduction in a concentration of Staphylococcus aureus under a Modified EPA Copper Test Protocol. Further, the controlled release agent can comprise a phase-separable glass. |