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The compound 4-[2(3-acetylphenyl) diazenyl]-3,5-dimethylphenol (ADD) was incorporated into the waterborne acrylic resin at concentrations of 0.1%, 0.25%, and 0.5%. The coatings underwent characterization through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), mechanical property testing, and the CIELab color method after 500\u00a0h of UV exposure to assess their UV shielding effectiveness. Furthermore, the antimicrobial properties of both ADD powder and the coatings were evaluated against Gram-negative bacteria (<jats:italic>Helicobacter pylori<\/jats:italic>), Gram-positive bacteria (<jats:italic>Staphylococcus aureus<\/jats:italic>), and pathogenic fungi (<jats:italic>Candida albicans<\/jats:italic>) using the disc diffusion method. Results indicated that the coatings with 0.25% and 0.5% ADD retained their integrity, showing no cracks or color and texture changes after UV exposure. In contrast, the 0.1% ADD coating exhibited significant alterations in the a* value, revealing its susceptibility to UV damage and limited UV absorption. Positive a* values confirmed the red tint of the films. Antimicrobial activity was notable, with inhibition zones measuring 14 to 26\u00a0mm against <jats:italic>Staphylococcus aureus<\/jats:italic>, 11 to 21\u00a0mm against <jats:italic>Helicobacter pylori<\/jats:italic>, and 12 to 20\u00a0mm against <jats:italic>Candida albicans<\/jats:italic>. 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