Antimicrobial coatings

From: Bronwyn Eves <*beves<-a*> Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 · beves<-a

Does anyone have experience with the application of antimicrobial
coatings within their museum?  The commercially applied product is
sprayed onto touch panels, railings, and other publicly accessible
surfaces to "protect against germs/microorganisms...". The MSDS
sheet lists titanium dioxide, zinc metal, and silicone dioxide as
the ingredients.  Because the material is spray-applied, I'm
concerned about deposition on nearby artifacts.

Bronwyn Eves
Objects Conservator

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