Solvay introduces Actizone™, a long-lasting antimicrobial cleaning technology

Durable surface protection is now within easy reach with Actizone™,a patented technology that delivers 24-hour antimicrobial performance.

BRUSSELS,Sept. 24,2020 -- Solvay is proud to introduce Actizone™,a line of ready-to-use products and ingredients that provides rapid germ-kill to protect consumers from harmful bacteria and viruses,including the coronavirus. Actizone™ technology also provides 24-hour surface protection to continuously kill 99.9% of bacteria on a range of surfaces.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic,consumers and businesses alike have been searching for ways to uphold health standards and feel protected in an uncertain world. "Our Actizone™ technology continues working long after surfaces have been cleaned,so businesses and consumers can enjoy peace of mind and feel confident knowing they are protected from bacteria for a full 24 hours," said Michael Radossich,President of Solvay's Novecare Global Business Unit.

In response to consumers' collective desire for a safer future across the globe and to businesses' efforts to overcome the effects of COVID-19,Solvay launches Actizone™,a combination of a proprietary long-lasting polymer,a state-of-the-art cleaning system,and industry-standard antimicrobial actives.

"I'm proud of our teams,their ingenuity and the collaborative spirit they've shown in delivering our customers* such a breakthrough innovation," continued Radossich. "With Actizone™,our goal is to help our customers navigate through this unprecedented period,ensuring the safety of our communities and supporting the responsible restart of the global economy."

Actizone™ technology traps antimicrobial actives to form a protective film on surfaces. The actives initially kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses and go on to deliver 24-hour antibacterial protection and peace of mind to consumers while ensuring excellent shine and a residue-free finish.

Solvay's Actizone™ technology is reliable across multiple surfaces,including polycarbonate,glass,laminates,and metal,so users can feel confident in Actizone™ disinfection from the office to the airport and back home. Additionally,Actizone™ products eliminate the need for continual antibacterial cleanings throughout the day,so consumers and businesses can devote more time to contributing to a better future.

For more information about Actizone™ products for long-lasting antimicrobial cleaners,contact our experts.

* There is currently no protocol approved by appropriate regulatory entities to demonstrate 24-hour protection against viruses.

The Actizone™ line of ready-to-use products and ingredients includes Actizone™ F5,a formulated end-use product,which is not currently registered or offered for sale in the United States or in Canada. Any sale of Actizone™ F5 in a particular country shall be solely on the basis of the approved registration in that country,and any claims regarding Actizone™ F5 in a particular jurisdiction shall be addressed solely by the laws and approval of Actizone™ F5 in that jurisdiction.This is not intended to promote,sell or recommend the sale or use of Actizone™ F5 in countries in which it is not registered yet,including in the United States and Canada.

About Solvay

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. With more than 24,100 employees in 64 countries,Solvay bonds people,ideas and elements to reinvent progress. The Group seeks to create sustainable shared value for all,notably through its Solvay One Planet plan crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate,preserving resources and fostering better life. The Group's innovative solutions contribute to safer,cleaner,and more sustainable products found in homes,food and consumer goods,planes,cars,batteries,smart devices,health care applications,water and air purification systems. Founded in 1863,Solvay today ranks among the world's top three companies for the vast majority of its activities and delivered net sales of €10.2 billion in 2019. Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels (SOLB) and Paris and in the United States,where its shares (SOLVY) are traded through a Level I ADR program. Learn more at www.solvay.com.

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