Corning® Guardiant® is a breakthrough antimicrobial powder additive that can be mixed into paints, coatings, and plastics to impart continuous, long-lasting antimicrobial efficacy. Guardiant leverages copper ion technology that enables products registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide supplemental residual sanitizing activity to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses within two hours of contact on a painted surface.
Antimicrobial Additive: Copper-Powered Peace of Mind
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.
The Guardiant Advantage
Products with Guardiant provide unparalleled advantages, addressing the challenges of today as well as tomorrow. Paints with Guardiant have been shown to:
- kill a broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses, including the virus that causes COVID-19
- work continuously with high potency to kill >99.9% of bacteria and viruses in two hours or less
- provide long term antiviral and antibacterial activity
Discover how Guardiant-powered surfaces compare to traditional solutions.
Why Copper?
5 Reasons Corning Chose Copper
5 Reasons Corning Chose Copper
Read MoreCorning scientists explored different antimicrobial materials and specifically chose to work with copper. Check out the 5 key benefits that make copper our preferred ingredient.
Corning scientists explored different antimicrobial materials and specifically chose to work with copper. Check out the 5 key benefits that make copper our preferred ingredient.
Start Painting Protection into Your Spaces
Corning works closely with our customers to develop paints and coatings with Guardiant-powered antiviral (virucidal) and antibacterial capabilities to benefit homes, hospitals, schools, and more.
PPG COPPER ARMOR™
BEHR® COPPER FORCE™
Redefines how paint protects.
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.