The antibacterial and antiviral coatings market ushered in a 'high light moment'!

The outbreak of the epidemic has caused heavy damage to labor-intensive real economies such as catering, movies, tourism, hotels, transportation, and manufacturing, and the coating industry is no exception. However, as the entire industry is shrinking and developing, the antibacterial and antiviral coatings in the coatings industry have bucked the market and ushered in a "highlight moment."

The coating can also be anti-bacterial and anti-virus

As we all know, the spread of viruses requires two conditions: the source of infection and the route of transmission, and the "antibacterial and antiviral" paint plays a role in the route of transmission. The virus cannot survive for a long time without the human body, but when attached to a certain environment, it can survive for several days or even longer. This also means that any items in our living space may be contaminated by bacteria and viruses, leading to the spread of diseases. Studies have shown that 80% of common infections (for example, colds, flu, diarrhea, etc.) are spread by contact with contaminated surfaces.

The surface components of the "antibacterial and antiviral" coating have the effect of sterilization and disinfection, which can prevent the adhesion of bacteria and viruses, thereby creating a safer and healthier living environment and reducing the possibility of illness. This is the true meaning of "antibacterial and antiviral" coatings.

Antibacterial coatings refer to coatings that have been tested by the national authority according to antibacterial standards and meet the testing requirements. At present, China has issued and implemented 7 antimicrobial coating standards, including 3 national standards, 1 military standard, and 2 industry standards. These standards respectively stipulate the anti-bacterial, anti-mildew and anti-algae properties of coatings. Obviously, the purpose of developing antibacterial coatings is to protect buildings from various microorganisms such as bacteria, molds and algae, effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria on the walls, and improve and enhance the sanitary conditions of the premises.

In response to the different needs for microbial control in different environments, the market has developed a variety of antibacterial coatings, including antibacterial coatings, anti-fungal coatings and anti-algae coatings, as well as multi-functional all-in-one antibacterial and anti-fungal coatings, anti-fungal and anti-algae coatings, and antibacterial and anti-bacterial coatings. Mildew and anti-algae paint, virus-killing paint, etc. The key ingredients of antibacterial coatings mainly include organic compounds such as antibacterial agents and antifungal agents; while the realization of the function of antiviral coatings mainly depends on the "360 needle-shaped isolation and inactivation type", "lemon plant extract + VIRGIN technology", and "silver ion". Some patented technologies such as "killing mechanism".

Antibacterial and antiviral coatings market accelerates development

From an application point of view, antibacterial coatings should mainly include medical and health care, indoor air purification systems, food processing industry, construction and home furnishings, etc.

In recent years, thanks to the increasingly stringent regulatory policies in the food processing industry, the application of antimicrobial coatings in this field has grown rapidly; in the field of medical and health, the current global new crown epidemic situation is still very serious, in order to allow patients to receive proper treatment and suppress the virus. Many countries have established temporary hospitals and facilities. These places, including the original hospitals, have the need to use antibacterial powder coatings, such as door handles, beds, and medical equipment. In the field of construction and home furnishing, several years ago, Some manufacturers have already applied antibacterial coatings to daily household products such as washing machines, refrigerators, water purifiers, and children's toys.

According to a survey result, the global antibacterial powder coatings market will be about 1.5 billion U.S. dollars in 2020 and will reach 2.7 billion U.S. dollars by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of up to 12% during the period.

According to the "Healthy China 2030" Plan, the total scale of China's health industry will exceed 16 trillion yuan by 2030. After the new crown epidemic, people's health awareness has been greatly improved, and the scale of the health industry will grow by a spurt in 2020. Industry insiders believe that antibacterial and antiviral coatings have tainted the "light" of the health industry, and the market demand for products will definitely increase in the post-epidemic era.

Be wary of uneven market

As optimistic about the prospects of the antibacterial coating market, many well-known coating brands have participated in it. Including Dulux, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Nippon Paint, Sankeshu, etc., while antiviral coatings are relatively few, but there are also domestic companies such as Runli, Dongpeng, Weituo Water Paint, and Dongshun, as well as Japan's Kansai and BASF. Wait for the participation of international giants.

Everything has two sides. Although the market for antibacterial coatings is currently on the rise. However, is the antibacterial effect of the coating really as effective as in the advertisement? Is there any improvement in technology? Or is it just a concept that the coating companies are hyping in order to seize the market? All kinds of disputes are inevitable.

For example, a certain brand of antiviral paint even claims to be resistant to highly lethal and highly infectious viruses such as H5N1 avian influenza and Ebola, and is mainly promoted in Africa. However, there are not many explanations given by companies for its antibacterial and antiviral principles. Judging from the current information disclosed, it really makes people wonder how high the actual effect of its products is.

Spray anti-viral coating on the table

Various coating companies have not made a clear description of the anti-virus mechanism of coatings. Some companies just tested the killing ability of a virus and claimed that the product has an "anti-virus" function. What's more, some companies confuse their eyes and hear, and make a test report on antibacterial function and claim that they are "anti-virus" products.

Judging from the test reports of antibacterial and antiviral coating products published by various coating brands on the market, no coating company's products can achieve broad-spectrum antibacterial and antiviral effects. It is understood that the outbreak of the new crown epidemic has promoted the development of antiviral standards. In April 2020, the two group standards of "Antibacterial and Antiviral Coatings" and "Coating (Paint Film) Antiviral Performance Test Method" were formally approved by the China Coatings Industry Association. After multiple rounds of demonstrations, they were presented to the whole society on December 1, 2020. release.

Although the current antibacterial and antiviral coatings market is still in an early stage of chaos, any emerging market needs to go through a period of from immaturity to maturity. During this process, the technology and quality of products will gradually improve, and major brands will also experience the market choice of survival of the fittest. In the face of such an emerging market, coating companies must proceed from the status quo, focus on improving the technical effects and quality of their products, and avoid rushing to compete for the market, while ignoring the performance of the product and the actual needs of consumers.