Low VOC antimicrobial coating compositions

摘要

A method of treating a substrate to seal the surface and inhibit microbiological growth using a low VOC coating composition including from about 30% to about 50% by weight of a soy methyl ester emulsion, from about 15% to about 25% by weight of a cationic acrylic resin polymer and from about 25% to about 55% by weight of water and allowing the composition to cure. The coating composition resists microbiological growth while in liquid form as well as following application and curing. The coating composition may be employed to treat architectural surfaces such as masonry and concrete and soft surfaces such as wall coverings and currency. Additives such as pigments, mineral fillers, surfactants, flattening agents and flame retardants may also be included.