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LG Electronics Showcases its LG PuroTec

LG PuroTec, an antimicrobial glass powder introduced by LG Electronics, is set to expand the company’s material business and can be applied to B2B applications.

Creds: LG - Company showcased its lineup of LG PuroTec to the international B2B market at Chinaplas 2025.
Creds: LG - Company showcased its lineup of LG PuroTec to the international B2B market at Chinaplas 2025.

The product can be used in home appliances, construction materials and medical devices.

Antibacterial and Anti-fungal Properties in Multiple Materials 

PuroTec is blended into materials like plastic, paint and rubber to provide antibacterial and anti-fungal effects that can prevent odours, contamination and discolouration caused by microorganisms.

Targeting Global B2B Markets with Expansion Plans 

The company is targeting global markets, in particular Asian markets such as, China, Vietnam and India.

LG plans to introduce LG PuroTec in Europe and North America – with a showcase planned at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany, this October.

Global Product Showcases and Other Advanced Materials 

LG showcased its lineup of LG PuroTec to the international B2B market at Chinaplas 2025. 

LG has also invested in other advanced materials, including Marine Glass, a functional, water-soluble glass material designed to support marine ecosystem restoration.

Marine Glass Supporting Ecosystem Restoration 

When dissolved, the material changes into an inorganic ion state that stimulates the growth of microalgae and macroalgae.

Innovation in Advanced Materials Development 

"We will continue to develop advanced materials that meet the evolving needs of global B2B customers," said Baek Seung-tae, head of the LG's Kitchen Solution Business, "These innovative solutions will enable us to expand beyond traditional home appliances and into broader, future-forward industries."