Eco Paints – Low VOCs and Low Formaldehyde
Eco paints are not only growing in popularity but many project that they will be an industry standard in the very near future. As many traditional paints contain a high level of chemicals and undesirable components, eco paints offer a much better alternative. Not only are environmentally-safe paints better for our earth than conventional paints, but they are also safer to the people living within the homes, or working in the offices, where the paint is applied.
LOW VOC Paint is a Standard Green Building Material
The push for green living is strong and that means that eco paints are here to stay. In some countries, paint manufacturers will be forced to meet certain requirements with their production of paints. Many traditional paints contain high metal levels, VOC’s and even formaldehyde, which can pose long term potential dangers. You can see just how detrimental these paint choices can be when the fumes are ingested in a room that doesn’t offer proper circulation. The fumes from the traditional options can cause a lightheaded feeling and sometimes nausea. The great thing about eco paints is that they contain far less VOC chemicals and therefore any potential reactions are generally minimal.
Standard Production Methods Required
The only real issue with eco paints is that there is no single defined practice for how they are produced. This means that there can be smaller amounts of the potentially risky chemicals, or there may be more environmentally-friendly additives or versions of additives used. Some eco paints are even derived from citrus fruits, while others can be offshoots of animal products or synthetic products in some manner.
Most consider that eco paints will always be better choice than their traditional counterparts where health factors are concerned. However, until standards and regulations are put in place, it may be a bit confusing for consumers to determine which are the “best”, most eco-friendly alternatives. Chances are good that if you are looking for a better option for green living and possibly some financial advice for a remodel, as well a more environmentally-friendly choice in paints, that eco paint are the way to go. As many more companies are producing these types of paints these days, the selection for consumers continues to grow.
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