Microban Featured in Pitture e Vernici European Coatings

Jun 08, 2022


Microban International has been featured in Pitture e Vernici European Coatings, providing insight on the potential consequences of using TiO2 and why the industry should consider safer alternative antimicrobial technologies.

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) has long been marketed as an effective antimicrobial technology. However, its recent re-classification as possibly carcinogenic raises questions about TiO2's potential impact on both consumer and manufacturer safety.

In an article for Pitture e Vernici European Coatings, Microban International’s Dr. Ivan Ong, Vice President of Research and Development, and Tara Conley, Director of Regulatory Affairs, explore the potential consequences of using TiO2 and why the industry should consider safer alternative antimicrobial technologies.