We think of organic products, like organic produce, as being good for us, so why are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) bad? The confusion stems partly from a misconception about the word "organic." To a chemist, "organic" simply means a compound containing carbon. This includes everything that is or was once living—even petroleum, which isn't what most people mean when they talk about "organic." Besides containing carbon, VOCs are also volatile. This means they evaporate readily at typical room temperatures. When refineries process crude oil, they heat it, capture the gasses, and distill them to produce a wide variety of chemicals that then become building blocks for paints, plastics, fuels and many other products used today. The most volatile distillates, the ones that boil off first, evaporate at such low temperatures that they quickly get into the air when used in paints or adhesives. This means they have high potential for harming indoor air quality and causing health problems.
In sunlight, some organic solvents traditionally used in paint can react with nitrous oxides in the atmosphere to form smog. (Nitrous oxides are created by any combustion, from a candle to a car to a power plant.)
Because many VOCs may be harmful, hallman/lindsay is committed to finding low and zero VOC alternatives for our paints. EarthScapes contains zero VOCs (untinted), zero crystalline silica, is non toxic and is extremely low odor, making it ideal for use in occupied homes, hospitals, schools and anywhere else an environmental and people friendly option is desired.
Interior Finishes
EARTHSCAPES 261 Zero VOC Latex Flat Wall Paint (Download TDS / MSDS) 274 Zero VOC Eggshell Enamel (Download TDS / MSDS) EARTHSCAPES ZERO-VOC WALL PAINT is a premium coating that provides excellent hiding and touch-up in addition to excellent stain removal and washability. Designed for most interior surfaces where zero-VOC and low odor are important considerations both during application and drying time.
Interior Primers
EARTHSCAPES 221 Zero VOC Latex Wall Primer (Download TDS / MSDS) EARTHSCAPES ZERO-VOC LATEX WALL PRIMER is a premium latex interior wall primer. It provides excellent sealing of drywall, plaster, and smooth masonry surfaces. Designed for use where zero-VOC and low odor are important considerations during application and drying time. Ideal for homes, hotels/motels, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, airports and other similar facilities.
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Earthscapes