Liquid Guard® self-disinfecting wipe-on glass coating is the newest generation of surface protection that ensures all surfaces stay clean. Not only does it repel liquids and dirt and prevent micro scratches, it also boasts an antimicrobial function that kills viral and bacterial pathogens that come into contact with surfaces, thus reducing the spread of coughs and colds at home and in the community.
Liquid Guard has now been tested effective against the SARS-CoV-2 virus for some time – results which supported the pre-existing TGEV Coronavirus certification and further underlined Liquid Guard’s broad effectiveness against enveloped viruses. The enveloped virus category includes the most recent Covid 19 variants including ‘Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta’.
The broad range of effectiveness testing conducted includes SARS-CoV-2, TGEV Coronavirus and Influenza A. Verification of effectiveness against these enveloped viruses confirms Liquid Guards’ role in the transfer of transient microbes via hand-surface-hand transfer.
Further testing on SARS-COV-2 will continue into early 2021 and updates will be posted on this site and via our newsletter.
With easing of lockdown restrictions and the increased movement of people at work and leisure, Liquid Guard® has an invaluable role in actively helping to break the transfer of transient microbes via hand-surface-hand contact, especially in high touch areas that are hard to clean between ‘touches’ – while segments of the population remain unvaccinated.
Liquid Guard® has been applied to many hundreds of thousands of meters of public and private space over the last 18 months in a multitude of sectors, including:-
- London galleries – ICA – Pall Mall
- Burnley Football club training ground and stadium- Burnley FC application video
- Airports
- Supermarkets
- Hotels
- Gyms
- Schools
- UK Govt Offices
- Felixstowe Port
As part of the verification of Liquid Guards® effectiveness and on-going performance, ATP field testing is widely used by end users and application contractors on treated surfaces; see the table below of “real life” field test results:-
Liquid Guard® self-disinfecting wipe-on glass coating is the newest generation of surface protection that ensures all surfaces stay clean. Not only does it repel liquids and dirt and prevent micro scratches, it also boasts an antimicrobial function that kills viral and bacterial pathogens that come into contact with surfaces, thus reducing the spread of coughs and colds at home and in the community.
Through either a wet wipe or direct spray application, Liquid Guard® preserves and retains the value of any item. Additionally, the invisible seal of amorphous glass protects the health and well-being of all service users, particularly those who are susceptible to illness.
Liquid Guard® offers the following key performance characteristics
- Safe antimicrobial functionality – presence can be verified using a marker
- Prevents microbial odours
- Permanent fungicidal function
- Deprives house dust mites of food
- Prevents mould growth on smooth and textured surfaces
- Prevents micro scratches and reduces damage by improving the friction coefficient
- Facilitates cleaning and removal of limescale, soot, grease, dust etc.
- Promotes comfort, well-being, and safety
- Free from SVHC (especially free from fluorine, PBT/vPvB substances)
- Self-disinfecting easy application
Liquid Guard® is ideal for use in a wide range of settings
- Protection against infections on plastics, stainless steel or varnished surfaces in public toilets, hotels, public transportation and food service industries.
- Permanent surface disinfection in hospitals and caring and nursing facilities, especially those within intensive and quarantine care. High-risk surfaces include doorknobs, shelves, work-tops, and floors (please check national regulations!).
- Permanent hygiene for phones, keyboards, and other input devices that are in regular use.
Liquid Guard® has shown to be effective against and has been certified for use against
- SARS CoV 2
- TGEV Coronavirus
- Influenza A
- Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA = methicillin-resilient Staphylococcus aureus)
- Escherichia coli (intestinal bacteria)
- Klebsiella pneumoniae (odour-creating bacteria)
- Listeria monocytogenes (food-stuff)
- Salmonella choleraesuis (food-stuff)
- Aspergillus niger (slightly sporicidal)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Enterococcus hirae
For the full spectrum of Liquid Guard’s antimicrobial activity, please click here
To view Liquid Guard’s independent laboratory test results, please click here
Product Information
Liquid Guard®
| Specification | |
| Chemical basis: | a modified silica created a non-migrating antimicrobial glass layer |
| Layer thickness: | Ca.150-300nm |
| Water resistance: | slightly hydrophobic |
| Temperature
Stability: |
150 degree Celsius |
| Chemical
Stability: |
solvent-resistant |
| Weatherproof: | 2000 hrs according to ISO 11507 A (corresponds to circa 3-4 years) |
| Resilience:
(mechanical) |
Glass. ceramic > 40.000 cycles according to ISO 11998 (cleaning with water)
Noble metals > 20.000 cycles according to ISO 11998 (cleaning with water) Plastics > 5.000 cycles according to ISO 11998 (cleaning with water) |
| Salt Water resistant: | yes |
| Transparency: | 100% |
| Storage stability: | 1 year |
| Temperature Sensitivity: | 3 to 40°C |
| Usage: | Wipes: 1 x cleaning and polymerizing wipe + 1 x activating wipe for up to 3m²
Spray: Approximately 10ml/m2 for Cleaner + Primer and Liquid Guard spray |
| Application: | step 1 use the cleaning and polymerising wipe/spray (LIQUID GUARD® clean and primer wipe) to degrease and clean the surfaces thoroughly. Only in case of extreme contamination (or limescale) should a pre-cleaner for the specific type of contamination be used. After the liquid has evaporated (circa 5 min at normal room temperature) a polymer layer is formed.
step 2 to activate the polymer layer so it becomes antimicrobial, wipe it over with the activating wipe (LIQUID GUARD® wipe)/Liquid Guard spray thoroughly as per step 1. step 3 after 2 minutes the surface should be buffed using the microfiber wipe/cloth until all visible streaks disappear. A thorough polishing will be necessary, especially on transparent or shiny surfaces. After 6 hours the coating is hardened and ready for use. |
Compatible surfaces
Liquid Guard® can be used on these surfaces:
- Glass
- Ceramics
- Oxidation resistant metals
- Plastics, made from e.g. PMMA, ABS, ECTFE, HDPE, LDPE, PA, PC, PMP, PP, PS, PVC, SAN or SI
- Varnishes
- Printed cardboards and wrapping
Incompatible surfaces
Our products CANNOT be used on these surfaces:
- Surfaces in contact with foods
- Water-sensitive surfaces, such as e.g. paper If you’re unsure whether our products are suitable for any surface, please do not use it.
LIQUID GUARD® clean + primer wipe/ spray and LIQUID GUARD® wipe/spray are registered non-hazardous goods according to ADR and IATA. For the safe handling of LIQUID GUARD® please see the safety instructions for each component, as well as the information flyer concerning the LIQUID GUARD® wipe/spray agent.
