March 27, 2006—The European Patent Office recently granted Arch Chemicals, Inc. a patent for its zinc Omadine ZOE dispersion product, which is used in interior and exterior paints to deter the growth of mold and mildew.
The new patent is the third granted by the European Patent Office for proprietary Arch pyrithione compounds in formulations containing zinc salts, which also help prevent discoloration in pyrithione-containing paints, says the company. All three of these European patents are in force in Germany, Denmark, France, Great Britain and Italy.
“As this latest patent makes clear, we at Arch Chemicals continue to develop new, value-added zinc Omadine formulations that provide numerous benefits to paint and coatings makers and their customers,” said Ken Christy, Vice President of Arch’s industrial biocides business. “Arch is one of the leading, global providers of biocides to control the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria in paints and other building products. This market leadership is a result of our strong patent position, regulatory and toxicological expertise, and ability to tailor our biocides to satisfy our customers’ needs.”
For more information about Arch Chemicals, visit the company Web site.
