With the importance of indoor environment, more and more families are choosing to use environmentally friendly paints to decorate their homes. For the most commonly used art paint and latex paint in decoration, many people will worry about whether they contain harmful substances such as formaldehyde. So is it art paint or latex paint that has a higher formaldehyde content?
First, let's understand what formaldehyde is. Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with a sexual odor and is often used as a chemical in building materials and decorations. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde may cause damage to the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and throat, causing headaches, coughs, sore throats and other uncomfortable symptoms, and in severe cases, it may also cause leukemia and other diseases.
Art paint refers to special paints with decorative functions, usually used to paint or whitewash walls, ceilings, etc. Art paint is composed of resins, pigments, thinners, solvents and other components, and is widely used in decoration. However, due to the different raw materials and production processes, the formaldehyde content of different brands of art paint will also vary.
It is understood that some internationally renowned environmentally friendly art paint brands such as Cafonci (Italy), Verylux (Verylux), etc., pay attention to the selection of environmentally friendly materials in the process of product development and production, and control the content of formaldehyde through strict production processes. The products of these brands are usually tested and certified by relevant institutions to ensure the environmental performance of the products.
In contrast, the formaldehyde content of latex paint is generally low. Latex paint is a coating based on synthetic resin emulsion, which has good coverage, durability and environmental performance, especially suitable for home decoration. In the market, Nippon, Kabel, Bardese, Dulux and other brands of latex paint are favored by consumers. These brands have launched products with high environmental standards, and their low formaldehyde content has been highlighted in their advertising campaigns.
In addition, there is a special class of latex paints - odorless latex paints. Odorless latex paint is a technological innovation on the basis of traditional latex paint, which reduces the content of VOC (volatile organic compounds), making it odorless in the construction process and more friendly to the human body. Brands such as Carpoly, Tassani, and Fima have launched odorless latex paint products, which greatly meet consumers' pursuit of health and environmental protection.
In general, whether it is art paint or latex paint, it is crucial to choose a reasonable product of a regular brand. Legitimate brands are usually tested by impartial testing institutions to ensure the safety and environmental performance of their products. Before decoration, consumers can pay attention to the formaldehyde emission of the product, choose low formaldehyde or odorless products, and pay attention to ventilation after construction to reduce the harm of formaldehyde to the human body.
In addition, in the actual use process, when there are abnormal conditions such as cough and dizziness in children, whether it is the problem of excessive indoor formaldehyde should also be considered in time. If you have any doubts, it is recommended to ask a professional organization to conduct indoor air quality testing and take corresponding treatment measures to protect the health of your family.
To sum up, the formaldehyde content in both art paint and latex paint can be controlled by choosing the right brand and product. As long as we choose products with the best environmental performance and pay attention to ventilation after construction, we can create a healthy indoor environment and enjoy a comfortable life.