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SINGAPORE \u00a0<\/p>\n The world has been spending \u00a0<\/p>\n Powered by Silver Ion Technology\u2122, the Wash and \u00a0<\/p>\n “At AkzoNobel, we are constantly on the lookout for \u00a0<\/p>\n The new Dulux Wash & Wear Anti-Viral paint is a \u00a0<\/p>\n Dulux Wash & Wear Anti-Viral range comes with \u00a0<\/p>\n * analysis * This * Virus and bacteria can also spread through other 2<\/sup> Anti-bacteria * Dulux EasyClean has been tested against 6 types – Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027) <\/i><\/p>\n – Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538P)<\/i><\/p>\n – Bacillus subtilis (ATC 6633)<\/i><\/p>\n – Salmonella typhimurium (ATCC 14028)<\/i><\/p>\n – MRSA (NCTC 12493)<\/i><\/p>\n
\n–\u00a0Media OutReach<\/a>\u00a0– 15 October 2021 –\u00a0<\/b>AkzoNobel<\/a> announces the
\nlaunch of its new Dulux Wash & Wear Anti-Viral paint today. The new range
\nadds to Dulux’s existing interior washable paint portfolio as an improved
\nvariation of the Wash & Wear range that comes with the proprietary
\nKidProof+ Technology, and an added layer of anti-viral protection from the
\nSilver Ion Technology\u2122. The Wash & Wear Anti-Viral paint will be available
\nfor purchase at all leading paint stores across the country from October 18 onwards.<\/p>\n
\nconsiderably more time in their own houses, and Singapore is no exception. As a
\n“man’s home is his castle”<\/i>, and in the current pandemic climate, it is
\nexpected that many consumers have become more mindful of cleanliness and
\nhygiene, especially so for parents with young children. Beyond commonly used
\nitems such as tables, doorknobs, remote controls, and cushions, viruses and
\nbacteria are also often present on inconspicuous places such as the walls. With
\nthe introduction of Dulux Wash and Wear Anti-Viral’s new proposition, the added
\nprotection against viruses provides for a safer environment, enabling parents
\nto have less worries and sleep better at night.<\/p>\n
\nWear Anti-Viral comes with an added benefit of
\nanti-virus property that helps to effectively work against certain viruses such as the human coronavirus NL-63
\nvirus1<\/sup>
\nanti-viral properties, its KidProof+ Technology offers a higher level of
\nprotection against tough stains and helps make cleaning common household stains
\non walls easy as it delays stains from penetrating further into the paint film,
\nwhile aiding to inhibit growth of bacteria2<\/sup> on walls.<\/p>\n
\ntechnologies to push the boundaries in safeguarding spaces and enhancing lives
\nthrough paint. As the importance of health and wellness gains traction in a
\npost-pandemic world, I am proud that our new Dulux Wash & Wear Anti-Viral
\ncan support that vision by protecting our consumers starting from the four
\nwalls of their homes,” shares David Teng, Commercial Director SEAP at AkzoNobel
\nDecorative Paints.<\/p>\n
\nnew product proposition that provides two-pronged peace-of-mind for parents.
\nThe Wash & Wear proposition continues to reinforce children’s creativity
\nand fun activities without the worry of leaving unsightly stains. And now the
\nnew added value helps to actively protect the whole family against unseen
\nviruses and bacteria. <\/p>\n
\nColourguardTM<\/sup> Technology, which helps walls to remain vibrant for
\nlonger. There are more than 2,000 colour options to choose from. Visit www.dulux.com.sg<\/a> for more product information and colour inspiration.<\/p>\n
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\nperformance<\/i> <\/p>\n
\nEffective against human coronavirus NL-63 (99% efficacy) – with 30 min of
\nexposure on the painted surface (based on certificate of<\/i><\/p>\n
\nissued by IMSL UK)<\/i><\/p>\n
\nis NOT tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)<\/i><\/p>\n
\nexternal\/Internal surfaces.<\/i><\/p>\n
\nperformance<\/i><\/p>\n
\nof bacteria as per TUV-JIS Z 2801 test method. Dulux EasyClean sample was found
\nto meet the anti-bacterial performance requirements for the following set of
\nbacteria: <\/i><\/p>\n