Nanion is based on technology developed in Japan and mainly uses a naturally-occuring mineral that can be extracted from sand and rocks. The active ingredient is certified safe for use in consumer products like sunscreens, cosmetics, toothpaste, paints, and food production.
Due to its photocatalytic nature, Nanion has sterilising and deodorising properties when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet (UV) radiation. As such, Nanion has many practical applications including in the removal of organic and airborne contaminants. It has the ability to remove up to 99% of harmful bacteria and viruses.
When irradiated by sunlight, Nanion also exhibits a
superhydrophilic (attraction to water) property which also makes it useful as coating for building surfaces,
self-cleaning glass, and anti-fogging glass coating as it can help sweep away
contaminants.
Nanion therefore is a replication of nature’s way
of sterilising and cleaning surfaces and air, whether in small-scale domestic use
for homes or large-scale commercial applications for buildings.