A conventional disinfectant kills germs in minutes — then the surface is immediately exposed again. Long-duration antimicrobial coatings maintain active protection for months from a single application. But not all products in this category are equal. Here is how VireXbuster® compares against every other spray coating that claims at least 12 months of protection.
(E. coli, S. aureus)
Tested by Fraunhofer IZI
single application
Fraunhofer · Dermatest · BAuA · BSFZ
| Product | Duration | Bacteria | SARS-CoV-2 | Antifungal | HVAC | Dermatest | 🇩🇪 Germany Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VireXbuster®
DaXem GmbH 🇩🇪
Spray coating
|
Up to 12 mo.
Single application.
No primer needed. |
99.99%
E. coli, S. aureus
|
99.9%
Tested by
Fraunhofer IZI ✓ |
✔
incl. HVAC mold
|
✔ |
✔ Excellent
dermatest GmbH,
Münster · 30 subjects |
✔ BAuA registered
Notified biocidal product.
N-number on label. Legal to sell in Germany. |
|
Mundex® L / W
munditia Technologies GmbH 🇩🇪
Anti-Keim Beschichtung
via Würth |
Up to 12 mo.
Wear-dependent.
UV-A verifiable. |
≥99.99%
ISO 22196
S. aureus, E. coli |
≥99.97%
ISO 21702:2019
“corona viruses” grouping — SARS-CoV-2 strain not explicitly confirmed |
✔
Mold + algae
(Henkel AG 2025) |
✔
air filters
|
✔ Sehr gut
Dermatest certified
“Very good” |
✔ BPR-exempt
Classified non-biocide
in Germany + 22 EU states. No BAuA required. |
|
NanoGuardX
Now Coatings 🇬🇧
⚠ 2-part system
(primer required) |
Up to 12 mo.
Consumer packs
only (30–50 ml). |
99.9%
Manufacturer
lab report only |
“Pass rate” — no % published |
✔ | ✕ | ✕ Not found |
✕ Not found
UK product (GB-BPR only).
No BAuA/EU registration. |
|
NOB166® D360
NOB166® 🇪🇸
Spray coating
|
Up to 12 mo.
Hard surfaces only.
Or 50 washes. |
99.99%
No named
independent lab |
✕
No CoV-2
claim found |
99.99%
Fungi + bacteria
combined |
✕ | ✕ Not found |
✕ Not found
No BAuA registration.
Spain market only. |
Comparison covers spray-applicable, long-duration antimicrobial surface coatings with a claimed protection period of 12 months or more. Products requiring factory integration, hard-film application, or paint rollers have been excluded. Data sourced from publicly available product documentation, April 2026. “Tested by Fraunhofer IZI” refers to test results on file at DaXem GmbH. Use biocidal products safely — always read the label.
Disclaimer: Competitor information is based on publicly available product documentation as of April 2026 and may change. BAuA/regulatory status based on publicly available information — verify directly with BAuA for current status. “Tested by Fraunhofer IZI” refers to efficacy test results on file at DaXem GmbH.
