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Most conventional paints contain and emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Some types of VOCs contribute to smog, and many VOCs are emitted or “offgassed” indoors and contribute to indoor air pollution. VOCs can cause respiratory problems and some are known carcinogens. Almost every major brand of latex paint now has a low-VOC or zero-VOC product line; many of these products are also low-odor. AFM (American Formulating and Manufacturing) Safecoat paints, primers, stains, and finishes (Note: All AFM products are formulated to be low-toxic.) Most of AFM’s products are SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified* Benjamin Moore: Eco-Spec interior paints, and Aura paints Eco-Spec paints and primer sealer are Green Seal certified* Best Paint: Breathe-EZ and Interior paints Cloverdale: Horizon interior paints and primer GreenSeal certified* Color Wheel: EnviroKote paints and primer GreenSeal certified* Coronado Paint: Air-Care paints and primer Dulux (ICI): LifeMaster interior and exterior zero-VOC paints Dunn-Edwards: EcoShield Duron: Genesis Odor-Free paints Dutch Boy: Clarity interior latex paints and primer sealer GreenSeal certified* Frazee: EnviroKote Low-Odor acrylic interior paints and primer GreenSeal certified* General Paint: EnviroKote low-odor acrylic interior paints and primer GreenSeal certified* Kelly-Moore: Enviro-Cote and Acry-Plex paints and primers SCS Indoor Advantage Gold certified* Kwal: EnviroKote low-odor acrylic interior paints and primer GreenSeal certified* MAB Paints: Enviro-Pure zero-VOC interior latex paints and primer GreenSeal certified* Master Paints: Eco Pure exterior and interior paints, primers, and sealers GreenSeal certified* Mercury Paint: Everfresh interior paints and primer Miller Paint: Acro Solvent-Free interior acrylic paints GreenSeal certified* Murco Wall Products: Murco LE-1000 and GF-1000 interior paint Mythic Paint: Mythic zero-VOC, non-toxic, unltra-low-odor interior and exterior paints Olympic Paint: Olympic Zero-VOC Premium interior paints (made by PPG) GreenSeal certified* Parker Paint: EnviroKote low-odor interior acrylic paints and primer GreenSeal certified* Pittsburgh Paints / PPG: Pure Performance paints and primer Green Seal certified* Progress Paint: Kurfees Fresh Air interior paints and primer Rodda: Horizon exterior and interior paints, primer, and sealer Green Seal certified* Sherwin-Williams: Harmony interior latex paint Sico (Canada): Crown Diamond Perfection, Ecosource, and Expert lines, and some paints in the Design line Green Seal certified* Southern Diversified Products: American Pride paints and primer, and Mother’s Touch paints Green Seal certified* Spectra-tone Paint: Gold Label Premium Enviro interior paints V.ABC Paints (China): Ecobest Super Luxury elastic emulsion, and Ecobond Super acrylic exterior coating Green Seal certified* Vista Paint: Carefree Earth Coat paints and primer Green Seal certified* YOLO Colorhouse: Earth’s Color Collection zero-VOC interior and exterior paints and primers Green Seal certified* * This indicates the product certification status as of June 2008. For the current certification status of these and other paint products, please visit: GreenSeal's certified paint list, and Scientific Certification Systems' (SCS) certified products list Exterior Paints: Most low-VOC paints are interior paints. Brands that also offer low-VOC exterior paints include: Dulux’s LifeMaster, Master Paints’ Eco Pure, Mythic Paint, Rodda’s Horizon, and YOLO Colorhouse’s Earth’s Color Collection. (See links above.) Related information to be posted on this website in the near future: An overview of the issues related to selecting green and healthier paints; and product listings of Natural Paints (i.e., plant- or mineral-based paints), Recycled Latex Paints, and Low-VOC Coatings for non-wall applications (e.g., for wood, metal, concrete, etc.). In the meantime, check out this site for additional information on low-VOC, natural, and recycled paints: GreenHomeGuide.com Green Paints & Coatings Know-How |
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