According to new research, some water-based paints that are advertised as containing little-to-no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) actually do contain VOCs and other chemicals of emerging concern.
Choosing paint for your home brings a lot of options: What kind of paint, what type of finish and what color? Water-based paints have emerged as 'greener' and less smelly than solvent-based options. And they are often advertised as containing little-to-no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). But, according to new research, some of these paints do contain compounds that are considered VOCs, along with other chemicals of emerging concern.
Choosing paint for your home brings a lot of options: What kind of paint, what type of finish and what color? Water-based paints have emerged as 'greener' and less smelly than solvent-based options. And they are often advertised as containing little-to-no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). But, according to research published in ACS, some of these paints do contain compounds that are considered VOCs, along with other chemicals of emerging concern. Paint consists of four ingredients: pigments, binders, additives and a liqui
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