In September 2026 PPG Industries patented copper-based coatings designed to limit microbial growth on treated surfaces while reducing unwanted color changes.
Abstract
The present disclosure describes a coating composition comprising a film forming component, an effective amount of a copper containing glass particle and an effective amount of a color shift mitigating agent. Substrates coated therewith are also described.
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