Low and No-VOC Paints
Type: Fact Sheet
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Paints can make a dramatic difference in the appearance of any space. Paints may also have a major negative impact on the indoor air quality of your home due to chemicals they contain, called Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and other toxic components that evaporate into the air and are harmful to the health of the painters, the occupants and the environment. By choosing a paint that contains low or no-VOCs, you can help eliminate harmful VOCs and other chemicals from the home, and help the environment. Download this helpful fact sheet to learn more about low and no-VOC paints and their benefits to indoor air quality as well as to the environment.
- environmental benefits
- recommended VOC levels
- green vs. conventional
- safe handling and disposal
