How Will Functional Binders for Low-VOC Architectural Coatings Impact the Global Construction Industry?

摘要

Low-VOC architectural coatings no longer belong to the specialty category but are rapidly enter-ing in the’must-have’league.Stringent regula-tions,in tune with increasing concern for environmental sustainability,are necessitating the adoption of low-VOC architectural coatings by a notable margin.Concerns about use of VOCs and shifting preference towards environmentally responsible products are two of the key aspects fostering the popularity of low-VOC architectural coatings.Favorable certifications such as LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)mostly require low-or zero-VOC paints,having a significant contribution towards the rising adoption of low-VOC architectural coatings.Apart from their low-emission characteristics,low-VOC architectural coatings are also being sought-after by virtue of their low-odor characteristic.This,in turn,facilitates seamless painting across occupied spaces with no or minimal disruption to the daily activities.Rising vigor of green building standards,associated with high quality of indoor air,has become pervasive across multiple regions worldwide,spurring the adoption of low-VOC architectural coatings.