Paint solutions with no pollutions! (Low – NO / Zero VOCs):
Mythic Paint by Mythic
Locations:
http://www.aboysupply.com/(SW Barbur BLVD), No other ABoy carries Mythic Paint))
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Premium paint, formulated to protect your health.
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Top-rated in performance tests against traditional and green premium paints.
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Interior and exterior.
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Free of VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and known or suspected carcinogens.
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Virtually odorless, even during application.
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Over 1,200 standard colors and custom tints available.
American Pride By Mythic
Locations:
http://www.ecohaus.com/C-92/interior+paints
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Water-based latex formula.
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Excellent coverage, durable finish
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Low odor, zero VOC, Green Seal certified. Won’t cause indoor air pollution.
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Custom Color Matching Available
Yolo Colorhouse By Yolo Colorhouse
Locations:
http://www.yolocolorhouse.com/retail_search…
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100% acrylic latex coating made for exterior surfaces.
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Excellent durability, superior weather resistance and hide.
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Use over wood, hardboard, vinyl and pre-painted aluminum siding.
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Zero-VOC, Green-Seal certified to be free to ammonia, formaldehyde and other hazardous ingredients.
Harmony By Sherwin Williams
Locations:
http://www.sherwin-williams.com/store_locator/store.jsp
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Withstands frequent washings and resists mildew on the paint film with anti-microbial properties
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Formulated without silica or VOCs* – meeting stringent regulatory requirements
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Available in a primer and topcoat with flat, eg-shel and semi-gloss sheens
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Ideal for residential, commercial and institutional spaces
What are VOCs?
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases (commonly referred to as offgassing) from certain solids or liquids. VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which are known to have short-term and long-term adverse health effects. Concentrations of many VOCs are consistently higher indoors (up to ten times higher) than outdoors.
What are the sources of VOCs?
VOCs are emitted by many products. Examples include: paints and lacquers, paint strippers, carpet, flooring, plywood, particleboard, adhesives, cabinets, countertops, insulation, paneling and other building products.
What are the health effects?
Several recent studies suggest that domestic exposure to formaldehyde (a commonly occurring VOC) significantly increases the risk of asthma in young children. Key signs or symptoms associated with exposure to VOCs include nausea, vomiting, nose bleeds, eye irritation, nose and throat discomfort, headache, fatigue, dizziness, allergic skin reaction and dyspnea (shortness of breath).
What are the standards or guidelines?
No standards have been set for VOCs in non-industrial settings, but the federal government has regulated formaldehyde use and exposure. OSHA regulates formaldehyde as a carcinogen. They have adopted a Permissible Exposure Level (PEL) of 0.75 ppm, and an action level of 0.5 ppm. HUD has established a level of 0.4 ppm for mobile homes. Based upon current information, it is advisable to mitigate formaldehyde that is present at levels higher than 0.1 ppm.
What measures can I take to control VOCs?
Use products that offgas lower amounts of VOCs as listed above.
