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microLIFEguard: Replacing hazardous biocides with safer preservative solutions
Coordinated by Purgos ApS, microLIFEguard aims to revolutionise microbiological preservation by offering sustainable and safe preservatory solutions for both industrial and consumer goods.
€2.25 m
in funding
3
years
3
partners
3
countries
Key numbers
About the project
Biocides have long been used in a multitude of products to prevent microbiological degradation. However, evidence indicates that many biocides pose severe risks to human health and the environment. microLIFEguard aims to develop novel, efficient and safe preservative solutions that are also economically feasible. These solutions will cater to water-based paints and construction wood, employing substances with a negligible risk, as outlined under the Biocide Product Regulation (1907/2006). The developed paint solutions are crucial in supporting the transition from volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints.
Impact of the project:
Reducing the amount of toxic compounds from leaking to water bodies (freshwater and marine environments) and usaing less hazardous components in construction, thus reducing allergies among construction workers.
Funding instrument LIFE programme
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse team of funding experts provided the microLIFEguard project with concept development and proposal preparation support.
Spinverse was instrumental in organizing the process of building a complex LIFE application, maintaining a constant focus on ensuring top quality. We can certainly recommend Spinverse to others contemplating an EU R&D application.
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