Corning works closely with our customers to develop paints with Guardiant-powered antiviral (virucidal) and antibacterial capabilities to benefit homes, hospitals, schools, and more.
Introducing Corning® Guardiant®
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Discover How Guardiant-Powered Surfaces Compare to Traditional Solutions
Products with Corning Guardiant offer unparalleled advantages including efficacy against a full spectrum of bacteria and viruses, continuous activity, and multi-year protection.
With Guardiant technology, it's easy for paint products to achieve this extra layer of protection anywhere paints and coatings are used.
Discover how Guardiant-powered surfaces compare to traditional solutions.
A Valuable Added Layer of Protection
Effective Against Microorganisms in Real World Conditions
Effective Against Microorganisms in Real World Conditions
Watch NowGuardiant-powered paints are tested in our microbiology lab to be certain they work against real microbes in the real world.
Guardiant-powered paints are tested in our microbiology lab to be certain they work against real microbes in the real world.
Demonstrated to Last Years
Demonstrated to Last Years
Watch NowGuardiant-powered paints are put to the test and shown to continue reducing common microorganisms even after several years' worth of wear.
Guardiant-powered paints are put to the test and shown to continue reducing common microorganisms even after several years' worth of wear.
Rigorous Testing Practices
Rigorous Testing Practices
Watch NowGuardiant-powered paint are shown to effectively reduce microbes compared to three other standard and antimicrobial paints.
Guardiant-powered paint are shown to effectively reduce microbes compared to three other standard and antimicrobial paints.
Finding the Right Antimicrobial Paint
Finding the Right Antimicrobial Paint
Choosing from different antimicrobial surface technologies can be challenging. Follow this easy 3-step guide on what to look for when selecting an antimicrobial paint.
What to Look For
EPA Registration
EPA Registration # on the Label
Read MoreLook for an EPA registration on the label, and the words “kill” or “reduce” when it comes to microorganisms. This indicates the product has gone through the necessary registration with the US Environmental Protection Agency and is demonstrated to actively kill bacteria.
Look for an EPA registration on the label, and the words “kill” or “reduce” when it comes to microorganisms. This indicates the product has gone through the necessary registration with the US Environmental Protection Agency and is demonstrated to actively kill bacteria.
Longevity
Longevity
Look for a claim about the longevity of the paint's antimicrobial capability. This will indicate the useful life of the paint's efficacy against bacteria.
Look for a claim about the longevity of the paint's antimicrobial capability. This will indicate the useful life of the paint's efficacy against bacteria.
Viral Efficacy
Viral Efficacy
Look for claims against “Feline Calicivirus”, Norovirus or another non-enveloped virus. Some antimicrobial ingredients only work against easier-to-kill germs, so it's important to check the fine print to be certain the product is effective against hard-to-kill microorganisms like non-enveloped viruses.
Look for claims against “Feline Calicivirus”, Norovirus or another non-enveloped virus. Some antimicrobial ingredients only work against easier-to-kill germs, so it's important to check the fine print to be certain the product is effective against hard-to-kill microorganisms like non-enveloped viruses.