VOC compliance

What is VOC?

VOC is short "volatile organic compounds" which include the kind of solvents that are used in conventional paints and many other products.

The fact that these solvents escape into the air means they contribute to air pollution. Especially in summer, when high pressure predominates to give fine weather, they promote the formation of ozone close to the ground.

Solvent reduction helps reduce environmental pollution. While ozone is a natural component of the atmosphere and protects the earth from excessive irradiation by the sun, high ground-level concentrations of ozone can lead to chest pain, coughing and asthma attacks in humans.

Standox offers ProFuture - a range of coordinated VOC-compliant products to ensure high-quality refinishing.

The flagship of the ProFuture range is Standohyd, our waterborne technology that offers consistent processing, excellent colour shade accuracy and high efficiency with minimal impact on th environment.

VOC legislation in Australia

While no formal legislation exists in Australia in relation to the automotive paint industry, with the rate of importation of overseas-manufactured vehicles - especially from locations such as Europe and North America where regulations are in place or about to be introduced - this environmental issue is not without local impact.

DuPont Performance Coatings and Standox in Australia are market leaders in already having developed and introduced quality refinish products that meet international VOC compliance requirements.

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