ECOLOGICAL PAINTS
Ecological are the products that minimize the environmental impact throughout their life cycle, ie from their application to their absorption by the environment.
Specifically, ecological colors meet the following criteria:
• High coverage and efficiency.
• Minimal pollution throughout their life cycle.
• Low percentages of Volatile Organic Compounds.
• They do not contain carcinogens or toxic substances or heavy metals and do not carry risk phrases on their label.
• Report detailed information on the label for product use, tool cleaning, waste management, etc.
Certified eco-friendly products have a distinctive logo and a special symbol on their label. The eco-label of the European Union is the daisy. Every product bearing the eco-label meets strict standards, which are checked and certified by official bodies.
CLIMATE NEUTRAL
Climatically neutral is a product that after calculating its carbon footprint, (greenhouse gas emissions emitted by the product life cycle that refers to the production of raw materials - transport - production of the product and packaging) then becomes offsetting the cost of greenhouse gas emissions through international organizations. In this way a climate-neutral product has no environmental impact on its reported life cycle.
Myclimate is an international, non-profit organization for effective protection.
HIGH RESISTANCE TO FREQUENT WASHING (EN 13300)
The resistance to frequent washing of paints is classified into 3 classes according to the European standard EN 13300 / ISO 11998, based on the durability of the paint in 200 wash cycles. In Class 1 (Class 1) are classified paints of the highest quality and with the highest resistance to frequent washing.
ANTIMICROBIES - HYPOALLERGENICS
Antimicrobials - hypoallergenic are the colors that do not allow germs to grow on their surface. Antimicrobial - hypoallergenic coatings thus reduce the risk of transmission of viruses to food and humans, caused by contaminated surfaces with various microbes, providing an additional protection in maintaining hygiene and public health. It is a fact that high rates of nosocomial infections, as well as various cases of food poisoning, have caused people to become increasingly aware of how easily diseases can be transmitted.
IMLS is a privately held company that offers industry-wide consulting services on microbiological issues and the possibility of laboratory testing.
SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN'S TOYS
Based on the European standard EN 71-3, paints & varnishes are certified as safe for children's furniture, toys and rooms. With the special controls, the non-migration of heavy metals is evaluated. Based on the European standard EN 71-3, paints & varnishes are certified as safe for children's furniture, toys and rooms. The special controls assess the non-migration of heavy metals.
Cold colors are characterized by colors that show increased values of reflectance in solar radiation and high values of emission factor in infrared. They help to reduce the surface temperatures and consequently the temperatures inside the buildings. Thus they reduce the energy consumption required for the cooling of the interiors of the buildings and indirectly, in dealing with the phenomenon of the thermal island of cities.
EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL
The construction products must comply with the Harmonized European Standards (EN) or the European Technical Approvals and bear the CE mark. Technical Instructions (ETAGs) concerning the respective product group. Liquid sealing systems are certified according to ETAG005 and external thermal insulation systems with ETAG 004
The construction products must comply with the Harmonized European Standards (EN) or the European Technical Approvals and bear the CE mark. Technical Instructions (ETAGs) concerning the respective product group. Liquid sealing systems are certified according to ETAG005 and external thermal insulation systems with ETAG 004
CE MARKING
The CE marking symbolizes compliance with all the obligations imposed on manufacturers for the product, under the Community provisions providing for its affixing. The obligation to affix the CE mark extends to all products within the scope of the directives providing for its affixing and intended for the Community market.
No harmonized standard has been established for building paints therefore they are not considered building materials under the condition of regulation 305/2011 and do not bear CE marking.