Dulux Powder Coatings- The Natural Facts

Powder coatings are renowned for being environmentally
responsible. They are 100% solid - this is the paint with no
solvents, no fumes, and no dangerous gases, and there are no
harmful volatile organic solvents that contribute to greenhouse gas
emissions and global warming.
Powder coatings have many advantages over alternative
finishes. They can be sprayed with much higher efficiency than wet
paints, because over-sprayed powder can be collected and
re-applied. Which means, as much as 99% of the original product can
be used, with minimal waste sent for landfill.
Practically any company that makes powder coatings will claim to
be an environmental friend! But Dulux Powder Coatings also strives
for excellence in environmental performance of our powder coat
products.
Dulux products lead the industry in the development of powder
coat systems that have minimal impact on the environment.
Dulux powder coat products:
- Are free of heavy metal pigments such as lead, cadmium, arsenic
& mercury.
- Can be stoved and cured at low temperatures and faster times
than industry standard offers.
- Are produced with stringent Safety, Health & Environmental
policies and standards.
- Are developed with consideration of life cycle analysis, to
guide our suppliers and the materials we use.
- Are manufactured in facilities where significant energy and
resources employed in production, are measured and have aggressive
reduction targets in place.
- Are produced and used with minimal waste.
Consequently, Dulux Powder Coatings are a prime consideration
for projects where air quality standards have been set, such as 4,
5 & 6 Green Star Rating Projects.
When Dulux Powder Coatings are specified as part of a system and
all compliance criteria are met, Green Star Rating Points can
potentially be achieved.
