Ecolab and DuPont collaborate on new antimicrobial technologies

Ecolab says it has entered into a marketing agreement with DuPont to commercialize new antimicrobial coating technologies for the food and beverage processing industry that will reduce the risk of environmental contamination by enhancing food facility hygiene.

The control of mold and pathogenic bacteria, especially Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, is a significant challenge for the food processing industry.

"This new technology provides an antimicrobial coating solution that is easily applied and removed from surfaces in the food processing environment," said Thomas W. Handley, Ecolab's president, Global Food and Beverage.

Limited-scale market trials are under way in Europe and North America.

The companies are currently working with regulatory agencies to obtain additional necessary approvals in the US, Canada and the European Union.