TOXICS INFORMATION PROJECT (TIP)
Tel.
401-351-9193, E-Mail: TIP@toxicsinfo.org
Website: www.toxicsinfo.org
(Sharing Information on Toxics in Everyday Life
& Providing Healthier Alternatives)
LESS-TOXIC PAINTS & FINISHES
These green products were
researched by
PAINTS
Glidden Paint:
Produce Lifemaster
2000, a paint that contains no petroleum or other organic solvents, has no VOC's, and is odor-free when dry.
Benjamin Moore
& Co. Produce Stays Clear
Acrylic Polyurethane and Pristine Paint, zero VOC varnish and paints.
The Sherwin-Williams Co. produces HealthSpec Low Odor Interior Latex Enamel (Zero VOC Paint).Cleveland OH. (216) 566-2902.
Peel Away Paint Removal Systems by Dumond
Chemicals, Inc. Safely removes several
types of paints (including lead-based paints) and other chemically resistant
coatings.
Safecoat and SafeChoice products by AFM include paints, finishes, stains, and other
coatings which are zero-VOC, low-VOC, non-toxic, and/or water-based.Address:
call 619-239-0321.
FINISHES
Sinan Co.: Produce the Auro line of safe, eco-friendly products such as primers, glazes, oils, waxes, natural resin lacquers, cleansers, polishes, glues, and wall paints.
Skanvahr Coatings Ltd. Produce waterborne finishes with low VOC's, low odor, and no
formaldehyde.
Parks
Corporation: Produce Carver Tripp Wood Finishing Products
which are non-flammable and free of toxic vapors and solvent odors. No
need for gloves or goggles. Available at Lowe's, Ace
Hardware, and HQ.
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to: http://www.denison.edu/enviro/barney/links.shtml to access this article,
other information about the Barney Davis Hall green renovation, and the Green Seal Green Products Database! - A unique
searchable database of Green Seal-certified, recommended and environmentally
responsible products