As part of the AkzoNobel Group, Dulux Trade is at the forefront of environmental issues related to the paint industry at a global level. AkzoNobel have continued lobbying for legislation in Europe to regulate VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) levels in paint. Such legislations do not currently exist in South Africa, but through Dulux Trade’s alignment with the largest global paints and coatings company in the World, serious steps can be taken for South Africa in this regard.
Initiatives undertaken by Dulux Trade South Africa have included the introduction of water-based products as opposed to the solvent-based counterparts, wherever possible. In the Dulux Trade premium water-based product line, VOCs have been greatly reduced by substituting VOC-contributing raw materials with environmentally friendly alternatives that offer the same performance.
Dulux Trade cares about the environment, and as such, aims to remain innovative within this sphere in developing products that provide a solution while offering the finest quality to the professional sector.
Commonly asked questions:
- What are VOCs? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that can vaporize significantly into the atmosphere at normal conditions. VOCs are emitted from many sources including fuels, numerous industrial operations and household products such as cleaning agents, cosmetics, aerosols and paints.
- How VOCs affect you? VOCs can accelerate the rate nitrogen oxides (from combustion processes) react with sunlight to create low level ozone and photochemical smog.
Dulux Trade offers a range of products and services designed to meet the needs of the professional specifier. As part of this Dulux Trade offers a complete and comprehensive range of professional support services which include:
- Site surveys in the assessment stage of the project where advice can be given on products required;
- Specification writing ensuring that correct preparation is highlighted and the products specified are the most appropriate;
- Site visits during the course of the project to ensure work is carried out correctly in accordance with the specification;
- Report to project owners on progress of project;
- Colour advice and finally
- Health and safety advice relevant to the use of Dulux Trade products.
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