Tips | How to choose solvent-based wood coatings

Date：2020/10/20　　Clicks：1190

Solvent-based wood coatings are often used in the painting of furniture panels and the decoration of related places. Although indoor solvent-based wood coatings are used less and less, the volatile organic compounds contained in the products, especially toxic substances such as benzene, will still cause serious pollution to the air and have a serious impact on human health:

——Benzene and benzene series are the main pollutants in solvent-based wood coatings. In addition to pollution during construction, the hazards after move-in cannot be underestimated;
——The toxicity and irritation of organic volatiles in solvent-based wood coatings can cause imbalance in the level of skills immunity, affect the function of the central nervous system, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, weakness, chest tightness and other symptoms, and may also affect the digestive system, in severe cases Damage the liver and hematopoietic system.

—— Lead, cadmium, chromium, mercury and other heavy metals added to paint coloring pigments are obviously harmful to the human body.

At present, the certification for solvent-based wood coatings mainly includes the National Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) and related environmental product certification. Both of them set strict limits on harmful substances in coatings in accordance with national mandatory standards and relevant standards. At the same time, solvent-based wood coating products and on-site inspections of production companies are conducted in accordance with corresponding rules to guide companies to reduce toxic and hazardous substances usage of. Consumers should look for the CCC certification mark when choosing solvent-based wood coatings, and prefer products with corresponding environmental certification marks.



Tips:
Solvent-based wood coatings have better painting and use performance, but the content of harmful substances is relatively high compared to other types of coatings. Consumers should choose products with CCC and environmental certification marks when purchasing solvent-based wood coatings, and should use solvent-based wood coatings as little as possible. During construction, it is necessary to maintain ventilation and leave it empty for as long as possible before moving in. Remember to always ventilate after moving in the new home!