Antifungal paints and coatings
AssigneeReactive Surfaces Ltd., LLP
InventorC. McDaniel
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Abstract
Antifungal and antibacterial peptides, polypeptides and proteins as antifungal additives for paint and other coatings are disclosed, along with antifungal compositions, and coated surfaces with antifungal properties. Methods of using the coatings for treating and/or inhibiting growth of mold, mildew and other fungi and bacteria on objects such as building materials that are susceptible to such infestation are also disclosed.
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The composition of claim 9, comprising:
- a naturally occurring or synthetic substance that serves as a growth surface by said fungus or bacterium in the absence of a sufficient amount of said antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent and/or another antifungal or antibacterial agent, and a sufficient amount of said antifungal or antifungal peptidic agent to inhibit or prevent growth.
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The composition of claim 9 wherein said composition comprises a binder in an amount effective to enhance adherence of said coat formed from said composition.
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The composition of claim 9, comprising at least one liquid component selected from the group consisting of solvents, thinners, diluents, plasticizers and water.
The composition of claim 9, comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of preservatives, wetting agents, buffers, rheology modifiers, defoamers, catalysts, anti-skinning agents, light stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors, dehydrators, electrical agents, and anti-insect agents.
A bioactive surface coating composition comprising an antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent in a sufficient amount to inhibit or prevent the growth of a fungus or bacterium on a surface coated with said surface coating composition, wherein the coating comprises a clear coating.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.