You have just come into contact with DYPHOX Solution and would now like to find out more about what else our hygiene technology can do? This is the right page for you! We will explain to you briefly and concisely what DYPHOX Solution is all about and how versatile DYPHOX is.
DYPHOX Solution refers to additives as a liquid formulation for the antimicrobial equipment of wall paints, printing varnishes, other paint systems and silicones.
DYPHOX Additives at a glance
Product type
Additives as liquid formulation
Antimicrobial effectiveness
Individual adaptation of the formulation for your product and validation by us or external partners
Suitable systems
Wall paints, printing inks, coatings and silicones
Safety
Very good skin compatibility and food safety
Material compatibility
Individual adaptation of the formulation to your product
Suitable products for additive treatment
Wall paints
The formulation of DYPHOX is customised for your product to ensure stability and maximum antimicrobial effectiveness. In general, matt, glossy and washable emulsion and latex paints are suitable for antimicrobial treatment with Dyphox® as an additive.
Coating systems
The formulation of DYPHOX is customised for your product to ensure stability and maximum antimicrobial effectiveness. In general, 1K acrylate paints, 2K PUR/acrylate/polyester and epoxy systems are suitable for antimicrobial treatment with DYPHOX as an additive.
Printing ink systems
The formulation of DYPHOX is customised for your product to ensure stability and maximum antimicrobial effectiveness. In general, PU/PVA/polyester and acrylate-based inks, water-based dispersion inks and 1K/2K coating systems are suitable for antimicrobial treatment with DYPHOX as an additive.
The DYPHOX technology was successfully integrated into the Lock 3 from Varcotec GmbH, which thus offers a unique, antimicrobial water based varnish.

You want to know more details? Get more detailed information about Lock 3 and the company Varcotec GmbH.
Material compatibility
By tailoring the formulation of DYPHOX additives to specific wall paints, printing ink and coating systems, we are able to provide additives that will not adversely affect the material properties and quality of your product. In consultation with our customers, we carefully validate all of the relevant parameters.
Safety
Any harmful effects of DYPHOX photocatalysts have been tested and ruled out by certified GLP laboratories according to OECD standards.
The antimicrobially effective singlet oxygen generated in situ is classified as harmless to human skin and has long been used in dentistry and cancer therapy – where it also known as photodynamic therapy (PDT) – or for the disinfection of blood stocks.
The advantages for you
Bactericidal
Virucidal
Universally effective
Permanent and long-lasting effect
Effective on dry surfaces
Avoidance of toxic biocides and nanoparticles
Clinically tested
No resistance build-up
Effect is activated by visible light
Scalable via light intensity
Material protection
Risk reduction