Antifungal paints and coatings

Abstract

Antifungal and antibacterial peptides, polypeptides and proteins as antifungal additives for paint and other coatings are disclosed, along with antifungal compositions, and coated surfaces with antifungal properties. Methods of using the coatings for treating and/or inhibiting growth of mold, mildew and other fungi and bacteria on objects such as building materials that are susceptible to such infestation are also disclosed.

1 . A bioactive surface coating composition comprising an antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent in a sufficient amount to inhibit or prevent the growth of a fungus or bacterium on a surface coated with said surface coating composition.  
     
     
         2 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising: 
 a naturally occurring or synthetic substance that serves as a growth surface by said fungus or bacterium in the absence of a sufficient amount of said antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent and/or another antifungal or antibacterial agent, and    a sufficient amount of said antifungal or antifungal peptidic agent to inhibit or prevent growth.    
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said surface coating composition comprises paint.  
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said composition comprises a resin in an amount effective to form a resinous coat from said surface coating composition when said composition is applied to said surface.  
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said composition comprises a binder in an amount effective to enhance adherence of said coat formed from said composition.  
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said composition comprises a pigment or dye component in an amount effective to impart a color to said coat.  
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising at least one liquid component selected from the group consisting of solvents, thinners, diluents, plasticizers and water.  
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of preservatives, wetting agents, buffers, rheology modifiers, defoamers, catalysts, anti-skinning agents, light stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors, dehydrators, electrical agents, and anti-insect agents.  
     
     
         9 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a clear coating.  
     
     
         10 . The coating of  claim 9 , wherein the clear coating comprises a lacquer, a varnish, a shellac, a stain, a water repellent coating, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         11 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a multicoat system.  
     
     
         12 . The coating of  claim 11 , wherein the multicoat system comprises 2 to 10 layers.  
     
     
         13 . The coating of  claim 12 , wherein one layer of the multicoat system comprises the biomolecular composition.  
     
     
         14 . The coating of  claim 12 , wherein a plurality of layers of the multicoat system comprise the biomolecular composition.  
     
     
         15 . The coating of  claim 12 , wherein each layer of the multicoat system is coating is 15 um to 150 um thick.  
     
     
         16 . The coating of  claim 11 , wherein the multicoat system comprises a sealer, a water repellent, a primer, an undercoat, or a topcoat.  
     
     
         17 . The coating of  claim 17 , wherein the multicoat system comprises a topcoat.  
     
     
         18 . The coating of  claim 17 , wherein the topcoat comprises the biomolecular composition.  
     
     
         19 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a binder, a liquid component, a colorant, an additive, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         20 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating undergoes film formation.  
     
     
         21 . The coating of  claim 20 , wherein film formation occurs at ambient conditions.  
     
     
         22 . The coating of  claim 20 , wherein film formation occurs at baking conditions.  
     
     
         23 . The coating of  claim 22 , wherein baking conditions is between 40° C. and 50° C.  
     
     
         24 . The coating of  claim 22 , wherein baking conditions is between 40° C. and 65° C.  
     
     
         25 . The coating of  claim 22 , wherein baking conditions is between 40° C. and 110° C.  
     
     
         26 . The coating of  claim 20 , wherein the coating comprises a volatile component and a non-volatile component.  
     
     
         27 . The coating of  claim 26 , wherein the coating undergoes film formation by loss of part of the volatile component.  
     
     
         28 . The coating of  claim 26 , wherein the volatile component comprises a volatile liquid component.  
     
     
         29 . The coating of  claim 28 , wherein the volatile liquid component comprises a solvent, a thinner, a diluent, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         30 . The coating of  claim 26 , wherein the non-volatile component comprises a binder, a colorant, a plasticizer, a coating additive, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         31 . The coating of  claim 20 , wherein film formation occurs by crosslinking of a binder.  
     
     
         32 . The coating of  claim 31 , wherein film formation occurs by crosslinking of a plurality of binders.  
     
     
         33 . The coating of  claim 20 , wherein film formation occurs by irradiating the coating.  
     
     
         34 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating produces a self-cleaning film.  
     
     
         35 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating is a non-film forming coating.  
     
     
         36 . The coating of  claim 35 , wherein the non-film forming coating comprises a non-film formation binder.  
     
     
         37 . The coating of  claim 35 , wherein the non-film forming coating comprises a coating component in a concentration that is insufficient to produce a solid film.  
     
     
         38 . The coating of  claim 37 , wherein the coating component comprises a binder that contributes to thermoplastic film formation.  
     
     
         39 . The coating of  claim 37  wherein the coating component contributes to thermosetting film formation.  
     
     
         40 . The coating of  claim 39 , wherein the coating component comprises a binder, catalyst, initiator, or combination thereof.  
     
     
         41 . The coating of  claim 37 , wherein the coating component has a concentration of 0%.  
     
     
         42 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating produces a temporary film.  
     
     
         43 . The coating of  claim 110 , wherein the temporary film has a poor resistance to a coating remover.  
     
     
         44 . The coating of  claim 110 , wherein the temporary film has a poor scrub resistance, a poor solvent resistance, a poor water resistance, a poor weathering property, a poor adhesion property, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         45 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises an architectural coating, an industrial coating, a specification coating, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         46 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises an architectural coating.  
     
     
         47 . The coating of  claim 46 , wherein the architectural coating comprises a wood coating, a masonry coating, an artist's coating, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         48 . The coating of  claim 46 , wherein the architectural coating has a pot life of at least 12 months at ambient conditions.  
     
     
         49 . The coating of  claim 46 , wherein the architectural coating undergoes film formation at ambient conditions.  
     
     
         50 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises an industrial coating.  
     
     
         51 . The coating of  claim 50 , wherein the industrial coating comprises an automotive coating, a can coating, sealant coating, a marine coating, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         52 . The coating of  claim 51 , wherein the industrial coating undergoes film formation at baking conditions.  
     
     
         53 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a specification coating.  
     
     
         54 . The coating of  claim 53 , wherein the specification coating comprises a pipeline coating, traffic marker coating, aircraft coating, a nuclear power plant coating, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         55 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a water-borne coating.  
     
     
         56 . The coating of  claim 55 , wherein the water-borne coating is a latex coating.  
     
     
         57 . The coating of  claim 55 , wherein the water-borne coating has a density of 1.20 kg/L to 1.50 kg/L.  
     
     
         58 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a solvent-borne coating.  
     
     
         59 . The coating of  claim 58 , wherein the solvent-borne coating has a density of 0.90 kg/L to 1.2 kg/L.  
     
     
         60 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating has a viscosity during application of 72 Ku to 95 Ku.  
     
     
         61 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating has a viscosity prior to application of 100 P to 1000 P.  
     
     
         62 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating has a viscosity during application of 0.5 P to 2.5 P.  
     
     
         63 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating has a viscosity of 100 P to 1000 P upon a surface immediately after application.  
     
     
         64 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a binder.  
     
     
         65 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a thermoplastic binder, a thermosetting binder, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         66 . The coating of  claim 65 , wherein the coating comprises a thermoplastic binder.  
     
     
         67 . The coating of  claim 66 , wherein the coating produces a film by thermoplastic film formation.  
     
     
         68 . The coating of  claim 65 , wherein the coating comprises a thermosetting binder.  
     
     
         69 . The coating of  claim 68 , wherein the coating produces a film by thermosetting film formation.  
     
     
         70 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an oil-based binder.  
     
     
         71 . The coating of  claim 70 , wherein the oil-based binder comprises an oil, an alkyd, an oleoresinous binder, a fatty acid epoxide ester, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         72 . The coating of  claim 71 , wherein the coating produces a layer 15 um to 25 μm thick upon the vertical surface or 15 um to 40 μm thick upon the horizontal surface.  
     
     
         73 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an oil.  
     
     
         74 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an alkyd.  
     
     
         75 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an oleoresinous binder.  
     
     
         76 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a fatty acid epoxide ester.  
     
     
         77 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a polyester resin.  
     
     
         78 . The coating of  claim 76 , wherein the polyester resin comprises a hydroxy-terminated polyester.  
     
     
         79 . The coating of  claim 76 , wherein the polyester resin comprises a carboxylic acid-terminated polyester.  
     
     
         80 . The coating of  claim 76 , wherein the coating comprises a urethane, an amino resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         81 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a modified cellulose.  
     
     
         82 . The coating of  claim 80 , wherein the modified cellulose comprises a cellulose ester.  
     
     
         83 . The coating of  claim 80 , wherein the modified cellulose comprises a nitrocellulose.  
     
     
         84 . The coating of  claim 80 , wherein the coating comprises an amino binder, an acrylic binder, urethane binder, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         85 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a polyamide.  
     
     
         86 . The coating of  claim 84 , wherein the coating comprises an epoxide.  
     
     
         87 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an amino resin.  
     
     
         88 . The coating of  claim 86 , wherein the coating comprises an acrylic binder, an alkyd resin, a polyester binder, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         89 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an urethane binder.  
     
     
         90 . The coating of  claim 88 , wherein the coating comprises a polyol, an amine, an epoxide, a silicone, a vinyl, a phenolic, a triacrylate, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         91 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a phenolic resin.  
     
     
         92 . The coating of  claim 90 , wherein the coating comprises an alkyd resin, an amino resin, a blown oil, an epoxy resin, a polyamide, a polyvinyl resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         93 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises an epoxy resin.  
     
     
         94 . The coating of  claim 92 , wherein the coating comprises an amino resin a phenolic resin, a polyamide, a ketimine, an aliphatic amine, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         95 . The coating of  claim 92 , wherein the epoxy resin comprises a cycloaliphatic epoxy binder.  
     
     
         96 . The coating of  claim 94 , wherein the coating comprises a polyol.  
     
     
         97 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a polyhydroxyether binder.  
     
     
         98 . The coating of  claim 94 , wherein the coating comprises an epoxide, a polyurethane comprising an isocyanate moiety, an amino resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         99 . The coating of  claim 61 , wherein the binder comprises an acrylic resin.  
     
     
         100 . The coating of  claim 98 , wherein the coating comprises an epoxide, a polyurethane comprising an isocyanate moiety, an amino resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         101 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a polyvinyl binder  
     
     
         102 . The coating of  claim 100 , wherein the coating comprises an alkyd, an urethane, an amino-resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         103 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a rubber resin.  
     
     
         104 . The coating of  claim 102 , wherein the rubber resin comprises a chlorinated rubber resin, a synthetic rubber resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         105 . The coating of  claim 102 , wherein the coating comprises an acrylic resin, an alkyd resin, a bituminous resin, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         106 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a bituminous binder.  
     
     
         107 . The coating of  claim 105 , wherein the coating comprises an epoxy resin.  
     
     
         108 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a polysulfide binder.  
     
     
         109 . The coating of  claim 107 , wherein the coating comprises a peroxide, a binder comprising an isocyanate moiety, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         110 . The coating of  claim 64 , wherein the binder comprises a silicone binder.  
     
     
         111 . The coating of  claim 109 , wherein the coating comprises an organic binder.  
     
     
         112 . The coating of  claim 1 , wherein the coating comprises a liquid component.  
     
     
         113 . The coating of  claim 111 , wherein the liquid component comprises a solvent, a thinner, a diluent, a plasticizer, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         114 . The coating of  claim 111 , wherein the liquid component comprises a liquid organic compound, an inorganic compound, water, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         115 . The coating of  claim 111 , wherein the liquid component comprises a liquid organic compound.  
     
     
         116 . The coating of  claim 114 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises a hydrocarbon, an oxygenated compound, a chlorinated hydrocarbon, a nitrated hydrocarbon, a miscellaneous organic liquid component, a plasticizer, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         117 . The coating of  claim 115 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises a hydrocarbon.  
     
     
         118 . The coating of  claim 116 , wherein the hydrocarbon comprises an aliphatic hydrocarbon, a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon, a terpene, an aromatic hydrocarbon, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         119 . The coating of  claim 117 , wherein the hydrocarbon comprises an aliphatic hydrocarbon.  
     
     
         120 . The coating of  claim 118 , wherein the aliphatic hydrocarbon comprises a petroleum ether, pentane, hexane, heptane, isododecane, a kerosene, a mineral spirit, a VMP naphthas, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         121 . The coating of  claim 117 , wherein the hydrocarbon comprises a cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon.  
     
     
         122 . The coating of  claim 120 , wherein the cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon comprises cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, ethylcyclohexane, tetrahydronaphthalene, decahydronaphthalene, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         123 . The coating of  claim 117 , wherein the hydrocarbon comprises a terpene.  
     
     
         124 . The coating of  claim 122 , wherein the terpene comprises wood terpentine oil, pine oil, α-pinene, β-pinene, dipentene, D-limonene, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         125 . The coating of  claim 117 , wherein the hydrocarbon comprises an aromatic hydrocarbon.  
     
     
         126 . The coating of  claim 124 , wherein the aromatic hydrocarbon comprises benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene, cumene, a type I high flash aromatic naphthas, a type II high flash aromatic naphthas, mesitylene, pseudocumene, cymol, styrene, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         127 . The coating of  claim 115 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises an oxigenated compound.  
     
     
         128 . The coating of  claim 126 , wherein the oxigenated compound comprises an alcohol, an ester, a glycol ether, a ketone, an ether, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         129 . The coating of  claim 127 , wherein the oxigenated compound comprises an alcohol.  
     
     
         130 . The coating of  claim 128 , wherein the alcohol comprises methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, 1-butanol, isobutanol, 2-butanol, tert-butanol, amyl alcohol, isoamyl alcohol, hexanol, methylisobutylcarbinol, 2-ethylbutanol, isooctyl alcohol, 2-ethylhexanol, isodecanol, cylcohexanol, methylcyclohexanol, trimethylcyclohexanol, benzyl alcohol, methylbenzyl alcohol, furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, diacetone alcohol, trimethylcyclohexanol, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         131 . The coating of  claim 127 , wherein the oxigenated compound comprises an ester.  
     
     
         132 . The coating of  claim 127 , wherein the ester comprises methyl formate, ethyl formate, butyl formate, isobutyl formate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl acetate, isopropyl acetate, butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, sec-butyl acetate, amyl acetate, isoamyl acetate, hexyl acetate, cyclohexyl acetate, benzyl acetate, methyl glycol acetate, ethyl glycol acetate, butyl glycol acetate, ethyl diglycol acetate, butyl diglycol acetate, 1-methoxypropyl acetate, ethoxypropyl acetate, 3-methoxybutyl acetate, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, isobutyl isobutyrate, ethyl lactate, butyl lactate, butyl glycolate, dimethyl adipate, glutarate, succinate, ethylene carbonate, propylene carbonate, butyrolactone, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         133 . The coating of  claim 127 , wherein the oxigenated compound comprises a glycol ether.  
     
     
         134 . The coating of  claim 132 , wherein the glycol ether comprises methyl glycol, ethyl glycol, propyl glycol, isopropyl glycol, butyl glycol, methyl diglycol, ethyl diglycol, butyl diglycol, ethyl triglycol, butyl triglycol, diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, methoxypropanol, isobutoxypropanol, isobutyl glycol, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, 1-isopropoxy-2-propanol, propylene glycol mono-n-propyl ether, propylene glycol n-butyl ether, methyl dipropylene glycol, methoxybutanol, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         135 . The coating of  claim 127 , wherein the oxigenated compound comprises a ketone.  
     
     
         136 . The coating of  claim 134 , wherein the ketone comprises acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl propyl ketone, methyl isopropyl ketone, methyl butyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl amyl ketone, methyl isoamyl ketone, diethyl ketone, ethyl amyl ketone, dipropyl ketone, diisopropyl ketone, cyclohexanone, methylcylcohexanone, trimethylcyclohexanone, mesityl oxide, diisobutyl ketone, isophorone, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         137 . The coating of  claim 127 , wherein the oxigenated compound comprises an ether.  
     
     
         138 . The coating of  claim 136 , wherein the ether comprises diethyl ether, diisopropyl ether, dibutyl ether, di-sec-butyl ether, methyl tert-butyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, 1,4-dioxane, metadioxane, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         139 . The coating of  claim 115 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises a chlorinated hydrocarbon.  
     
     
         140 . The coating of  claim 138 , wherein the chlorinated hydrocarbon comprises methylene chloride, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, ethyl chloride, isopropyl chloride, 1,2-dichloroethane, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, trichloroethylene, 1, 1,2,2-tetrachlorethane, 1,2-dichloroethylene, perchloroethylene, 1,2-dichloropropane, chlorobenzene, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         141 . The coating of  claim 115 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises a nitrated hydrocarbon.  
     
     
         142 . The coating of  claim 140 , wherein the nitrated hydrocarbon comprises a nitroparaffin, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         143 . The coating of  claim 115 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises a miscellaneous organic liquid.  
     
     
         144 . The coating of  claim 140 , wherein the miscellaneous organic liquid comprises carbon dioxide; acetic acid, methylal, dimethylacetal, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, dimethylsulfoxide, tetramethylene suflone, carbon disulfide, 2-nitropropane, N-methylpyrrolidone, hexamethylphosphoric triamide, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         145 . The coating of  claim 115 , wherein the liquid organic compound comprises a plasticizer.  
     
     
         146 . The coating of  claim 144 , wherein the plasticizer comprises an adipate, an azelate, a citrate, a chlorinated plasticizer, an epoxide, a phosphate, a sebacate, a phthalate, a polyester, a trimellitate, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         147 . The coating of  claim 111 , wherein the liquid component comprises an inorganic compound.  
     
     
         148 . The coating of  claim 146 , wherein the inorganic compound comprises ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen cyanide, sulfur dioxide, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         149 . The coating of  claim 111 , wherein the liquid component comprises water.  
     
     
         150 . The coating of  claim 148 , wherein the liquid component further comprises methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropyl alcohol, tert-butanol, ethylene glycol, methyl glycol, ethyl glycol, propyl glycol, butyl glycol, ethyl diglycol, methoxypropanol, methyldipropylene glycol, dioxane, tetrahydorfuran, acetone, diacetone alcohol, dimethylformamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, ethylbenzene, tetrachloroethylene, p-xylene, toluene, diisobutyl ketone, tricholorethylene, trimethylcyclohexanol, cyclohexyl acetate, dibutyl ether, trimethylcyclohexanone, 1,1,1-tricholoroethane, hexane, hexanol, isobutyl acetate, butyl acetate, isophorone, nitropropane, butyl glycol acetate, 2-nitropropane, methylene chloride, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, isopropyl acetate, methylbenzyl alcohol, cyclohexanol, nitroethane, methyl tert-butyl ether, ethyl acetate, diethyl ether, butanol, butyl glycolate, isobutanol, 2-butanol, propylene carbonate, ethyl glycol acetate, methyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         151 . The coating of  claim 19 , wherein the coating comprises a colorant.  
     
     
         152 . The coating of  claim 150 , wherein the colorant comprises a pigment, a dye, a combination thereof.  
     
     
         153 . The coating of  claim 151 , wherein the colorant comprises a pigment.  
     
     
         154 . The coating of  claim 152 , wherein the biomolecule composition comprises 0.001% to 100% of the pigment.  
     
     
         155 . The coating of  claim 151 , wherein the pigment volume concentration of the coating is 20% to 60%.  
     
     
         156 . The coating of  claim 152 , wherein the pigment comprises a corrosion resistance pigment, a camouflage pigment, a color property pigment, an extender pigment, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         157 . The coating of  claim 155 , wherein the pigment comprises a corrosion resistance pigment.  
     
     
         158 . The coating of  claim 156 , wherein the corrosion resistance pigment comprises aluminum flake, aluminum triphosphate, aluminum zinc phosphate, ammonium chromate, barium borosilicate, barium chromate, barium metaborate, basic calcium zinc molybdate, basic carbonate white lead, basic lead silicate, basic lead silicochromate, basic lead silicosulfate, basic zinc molybdate, basic zinc molybdate-phosphate, basic zinc molybdenum phosphate, basic zinc phosphate hydrate, bronze flake, calcium barium phosphosilicate, calcium borosilicate, calcium chromate, calcium plumbate, calcium strontium phosphosilicate, calcium strontium zinc phosphosilicate, dibasic lead phosphite, lead chromosilicate, lead cyanamide, lead suboxide, lead sulfate, mica, micaceous iron oxide, red lead, steel flake, strontium borosilicate, strontium chromate, tribasic lead phophosilicate, zinc borate, zinc borosilicate, zinc chromate, zinc dust, zinc hydroxy phosphite, zinc molybdate, zinc oxide, zinc phosphate, zinc potassium chromate, zinc silicophosphate hydrate, zinc tetraoxylchromate, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         159 . The coating of  claim 156 , wherein the coating is a metal surface coating.  
     
     
         160 . The coating of  claim 156 , wherein the coating is a primer.  
     
     
         161 . The coating of  claim 155 , wherein the pigment comprises a camouflage pigment.  
     
     
         162 . The coating of  claim 160 , wherein the camouflage pigment comprises an anthraquinone black, a chromium oxide green, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         163 . The coating of  claim 155 , wherein the pigment comprises a color property pigment.  
     
     
         164 . The coating of  claim 162 , wherein the color property pigment comprises a black pigment, a brown pigment, a white pigment, a pearlescent pigment, a violet pigment, a blue pigment, a green pigment, a yellow pigment, an orange pigment, a red pigment, a metallic pigment, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         165 . The coating of  claim 163 , wherein the color property pigment comprises aniline black; anthraquinone black; carbon black; copper carbonate; graphite; iron oxide; micaceous iron oxide; manganese dioxide, azo condensation, benzimidazolone, iron oxide; metal complex brown; antimony oxide; basic lead carbonate; lithopone; titanium dioxide; white lead; zinc oxide; zinc sulphide; titanium dioxide and ferric oxide covered mica, bismuth oxychloride crystal, dioxanine violet, carbazol Blue; carbazole Blue; cobalt blue; copper phthalocyanine; dioxanine Blue; indanthrone; phthalocyanin blue; Prussian blue; ultramarine; chrome green; chromium oxide green; halogenated copper phthalocyanine; hydrated chromium oxide; phthalocyanine green; anthrapyrimidine; arylamide yellow; barium chromate; benzimidazolone yellow; bismuth vanadate; cadmium sulfide yellow; complex inorganic color pigment; diarylide yellow; disazo condensation; flavanthrone; isoindoline; isoindolinone; lead chromate; nickel azo yellow; organic metal complex; quinophthalone; yellow iron oxide; yellow oxide; zinc chromate; perinone orange; pyrazolone orange; anthraquinone; benzimidazolone; BON arylamide; cadmium red; cadmium selenide; chrome red; dibromanthrone; diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigment; disazo condensation pigment; lead molybdate; perylene; pyranthrone; quinacridone; quinophthalone; red iron oxide; red lead; toluidine red; tonor pigment; β-naphthol red; aluminum flake; aluminum non-leafing, gold bronze flake, zinc dust, stainless steel flake, nickel flake, nickel powder, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         166 . The coating of  claim 155 , wherein the pigment comprises an extender pigment.  
     
     
         167 . The coating of  claim 165 , wherein the extender pigment comprises a barium sulphate, a calcium carbonate, a kaolin, a calcium sulphat, a silicate, a silica, an alumina trihydrate; or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         168 . The coating of  claim 19 , wherein the coating comprises an additive.  
     
     
         169 . The coating of  claim 167 , wherein the additive comprises 0.001% to 20.0% by weight, of the coating.  
     
     
         170 . The coating of  claim 167 , wherein said additive comprises an accelerator, an adhesion promoter, an antifoamer, anti-insect additive, an antioxidant, an antiskinning agent, a buffer, a catalyst, a coalescing agent, a corrosion inhibitor, a defoamer, a dehydrator, a dispersant, a drier, electrical additive, an emulsifier, a filler, a flame/fire retardant, a flatting agent, a flow control agent, a gloss aid, a leveling agent, a marproofing agent, a preservative, a silicone additive, a slip agent, a surfactant, a light stabilizer, a rheological control agent, a wetting additive, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         171 . The coating of  claim 167 , wherein the additive comprises a preservative.  
     
     
         172 . The coating of  claim 170 , wherein the preservative comprises an in-can preservative, an in-film preservative, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         173 . The coating of  claim 170 , wherein the preservative comprises a biocide.  
     
     
         174 . The coating of  claim 172 , wherein the biocide comprises a bactericide, a fungicide, an algaecide, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         175 . The coating of  claim 167 , wherein the additive comprises a wetting additive, a dispersant, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         176 . The coating of  claim 167 , wherein the additive comprises an anti-foamer, a defoamer, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         177 . The coating of  claim 169 , wherein the additive comprises a rheological control agent.  
     
     
         178 . The coating of  claim 176 , wherein the rheological control agent comprises a thickener, a viscosifier, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         179 . The coating of  claim 169 , wherein the additive comprises a corrosion inhibitor.  
     
     
         180 . The coating of  claim 178 , wherein said corrosion inhibitor comprises an in-can corrosion inhibitor, a flash corrosion inhibitor, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         181 . The coating of  claim 169 , wherein the additive comprises a light stabilizer.  
     
     
         182 . The coating of  claim 180 , wherein the light stabilizer comprises a UV absorber, a radical scavenger, or a combination thereof.  
     
     
         183 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent comprises at least one stabilized peptide that is active for inhibiting the attachment and/or growth of said fungus or bacterium.  
     
     
         184 . The composition of  claim 182  wherein said stabilized peptide comprises at least one microencapsulated peptide, polypeptide or protein.  
     
     
         185 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein at least one said peptide, polypeptide or protein is synthetic.  
     
     
         186 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein at least one said peptide, polypeptide or protein is derived from a naturally occurring source  
     
     
         187 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent comprises an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 1-199.  
     
     
         188 . The composition of  claim 186  wherein the amino acid sequence of at least one said peptide is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 1-47.  
     
     
         189 . The composition of  claim 186  wherein each said amino acid is independently selected from the group consisting of the D-stereoisomer and L-stereoisomer forms of said amino acids.  
     
     
         190 . The composition of  claim 186  wherein at least one said amino acid is cyclic.  
     
     
         191 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said fungus comprises at least one species from at least one genus selected from the group consisting of  Stachybotrys, Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, Altemaria, Aureobasidium, Phoma  and  Cladosporium.    
     
     
         192 . The composition of  claim 1  wherein said fungus comprises at least one species from at least one genus selected from the group consisting of  Rhizoctonia, Ceratocystis, Pythium, Mycosphaerella  and  Candida.    
     
     
         193 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising the property of water-repellency.  
     
     
         194 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising a powder or dry consistency.  
     
     
         195 . The composition of  claim 1  comprising a liquid or semi-liquid consistency.  
     
     
         196 . A bioactive elastomeric composition comprising an antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent in a sufficient amount to inhibit or prevent the growth of a fungus or bacterium on a surface formed from said elastomeric composition when said composition is used for its intended purpose.  
     
     
         197 . A bioactive sealant composition comprising an antifungal or antifungal peptidic agent in a sufficient amount to inhibit or prevent the growth of a fungus or bacterium on a surface formed from said sealant composition when said composition is used for its intended purpose.  
     
     
         198 . A bioactive polymeric composition comprising an antifungal or antifungal peptidic agent in a sufficient amount to inhibit or prevent the growth of a fungus or bacterium on a membrane formed from said polymeric composition when said composition is used for its intended purpose.  
     
     
         199 . A method of inhibiting or preventing the growth of fungus or bacterium on a surface of an inanimate object, said composition comprising applying the composition of  claim 1  to said surface.  
     
     
         200 . A method of providing or enhancing resistance to fungal or bacterial infestation and/or growth on a paint film or another coating on a surface of an inanimate object, the method comprising adding to a paint or coating composition an antifungal or antibacterial peptidic agent in a sufficient amount to inhibit or prevent the growth of a fungus or bacterium on a coat formed from said composition when said composition is used for its intended purpose comprising applying said composition to said surface.  
     
     
         201 . A method of providing or enhancing resistance to fungal or bacterial infestation and/or growth on at least one surface of an inanimate object comprising applying to at least one said surface a composition comprising an antifungal or antifungal peptidic agent.  
     
     
         202 . The method of  claim 201  comprising painting or coating said object with said composition.  
     
     
         203 . The method of  claim 201  wherein said object is at least partially porous, said applying comprising impregnating at least a portion of said object with a composition comprising an antifungal peptidic agent.  
     
     
         204 . The method of  claim 200  wherein said object comprises a surface contaminated with a fungus or bacterium.  
     
     
         205 . The method of  claim 200  wherein said object comprises an indoor or outdoor surface.  
     
     
         206 . The method of  claim 200  wherein said object comprises at least one porous, semi-porous or non-porous material chosen from the group consisting of wall board, ceiling tile, paper, fabric, concrete, stone, brick, wood, plastic, ceramic, and leather.  
     
     
         207 . An fungus-resistant or bacterium-resistant coated surface of an inanimate object comprising a film or coating formed from the composition of  claim 1.