PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nine products from PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. recently received GREENGUARD certification, aiming to protect human health through air quality improvements and reduced chemical exposure.
The certification process, supported by The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, helps manufacturers create interior products and materials that have low chemical emissions, improving the quality of the air in which the products are used. Certifications in several program segments helps buyers identify and trust brands and products to use for important projects.
The following products recently received GREENGUARD certifications for the Indoor Air Quality and Children & Schools programs:
SEAL GRIP® Interior/Exterior Acrylic Universal Primer/Sealer
This
product is especially formulated to block most stains - water, smoke,
ink, markers, and tannin. It has exceptional adhesion to glossy surfaces
and can be used as a whole house primer.
PPG SPEEDHIDE® Interior Enamel Eggshell Latex
This product
is an economical solution for both commercial maintenance and new
construction. This low-VOC, low-odor paint enables a space to be painted
while occupied while delivering the durable product performance required.
PPG SPEEDHIDE® Interior Semi-Gloss Acrylic Latex
This
product is an economical solution for both commercial maintenance and
new construction. This low-VOC, low odor paint enables a space to be
painted while occupied while delivering the durable product performance
required.
PITT-GLAZE® WB1 Interior Eggshell Pre-Catalyzed Water-Borne Acrylic
Epoxy
This product is a one-component acrylic epoxy eggshell
coating for interior use in commercial, institutional and light
industrial environments. It is a low-odor replacement for traditional
two component acrylic epoxy products providing a recoatable, impact and
mildew-resistant coating.
PITT-GLAZE® WB1 Interior Semi-Gloss Pre-Catalyzed Water-Borne Acrylic
Epoxy
This product is a one-component acrylic epoxy semi-gloss
coating for interior use in commercial, institutional and light
industrial environments. It is a low-odor replacement for traditional
two component acrylic epoxy products providing a recoatable, impact and
mildew-resistant coating.
SPEEDHIDE® SUPER TECH® WB Interior 100% Acrylic Dry-Fog Flat Latex
This
product is a premium, fast-drying, low-VOC flat designed for interior
ceilings and overhead surfaces. With its excellent adhesion to a variety
of substrates, this low-odor dry-fog is formulated to have excellent
flash rust resistance.
SPEEDHIDE® SUPER TECH® WB Interior 100% Acrylic Dry-Fog Semi-Gloss
Latex
This product is a premium, fast-drying, low-VOC
semi-gloss designed for interior ceilings and overhead surfaces. With
its excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates, this low-odor dry-fog
is formulated to have excellent flash rust resistance.
Pitt-Tech® Plus Interior/Exterior DTM Industrial Primer
This
product is a 100% acrylic waterborne primer recommended for use on
properly prepared interior or exterior metal surfaces. This easy to use
primer is ideal for light to moderate industrial climates for
maintenance or new commercial construction.
Pitt-Tech® Plus Interior/Exterior Semi-Gloss DTM Industrial Enamel
This
product is a 100% acrylic waterborne coating developed for
direct-to-metal applications. This semi-gloss product offers superior
protection while providing excellent color and gloss retention.
The Indoor Air Quality program showcases products in office environments and indoor spaces that meet strict chemical emissions limits and contribute to healthy interiors. The Children & Schools certification program supports products used in schools, daycares and other environments for children. These certified materials and products meet strict criteria and are referenced by both The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Building Rating System.
These products join existing GREENGUARD certified PPG product lines of Speedhide zero and PURE PERFORMANCE®.
These products are available at most PPG PITTSBURGH PAINTS® and PPG PORTER PAINTS® retail locations as well as independent dealers. To learn more about these products visit www.ppgpro.com.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™
PPG Industries'
vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty
products company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer
products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more
surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG
has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70
countries around the world. Sales in 2012 were $15.2 billion. PPG shares
are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: PPG). For more
information, visit www.ppg.com.
PPG Pittsburgh Paints, PPG Porter Paints, Pitt-Glaze, Pitt-Tech, PPG
Speedhide, Seal Grip, Speedhide, Super Tech and Pure Performance are
registered trademarks of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc.
Bringing
innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
LEED
is a registered trademark of the US Green Building Council.
The
GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified Mark is a registered
certification mark used under license through the
GREENGUARD
Environmental Institute.