ESC Brands, LLC develops nano antimicrobial coatings and antiviral technologies, then turns them into long-lasting hygiene, cleaning and disinfection products. Research begun in North Carolina in 2010 has grown into brands such as My-shield, Germfree24 and Doctor Ink, including a specialized line for tattoo aftercare and skin protection. The company’s Zetrisil® technology has been tested in accredited laboratories in Canada, China, India and the United States, and its U.S.-made My-shield disinfectants have received EPA approval.
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Goldshield BrandsGoldshield Brands develops water-based antimicrobial products that provide lasting protection for hands, textiles and surfaces. The company was started after founder Tom Higgins’s father died from a hospital-acquired infection, giving its research a distinctly personal focus on preventing microbial contamination and protecting children. Goldshield says its patented formulas are supported by more than 65 peer-reviewed and independent studies, with products sold in 17 countries and the company operating for 13 years.LOCUST VALLEY, NY
AvantGuardCornell University spinout AvantGuard develops antimicrobial chemistry for protecting skin, medical devices, and other surfaces from pathogens and biofilms. Founded as Halomine in 2018, the company built its Avantamine platform to mimic the pathogen-fighting properties of taurine chloramine while offering a reported three- to five-year shelf life and less corrosion and irritation than conventional chlorine products. Its current development focus includes solutions for the drug-resistant fungal pathogen Candida auris.ITHACA, NY
The Germ KillersThe Germ Killers, a division of Glo-Chem International, applies a patented antimicrobial process that disinfects surfaces and leaves a protective barrier designed to inhibit microorganisms for up to 30 days. Its roots in contract chemical manufacturing and long experience selling cleaning chemicals led the Philadelphia-based company to pursue longer-lasting protection rather than cleaning alone. The company serves settings ranging from healthcare and food service to transportation and industrial facilities.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Scarguard LabsScarguard Labs makes USA-made skincare products centered on a patented brush-on scar treatment that dries into a flexible, nearly invisible silicone nanofilm. Its line also addresses skin discoloration, bruising and sun protection, with the scar liquid supported by independent clinical studies reporting as much as 75% less scar tissue after 12 weeks of use following stitch removal. The company’s products are sold through its own channels and retailers including Shoppers Drug Mart and London Drugs in Canada.GREAT NECK, NY