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VOC paint stands for volatile organic compounds. VOC are found in many paints and other products. VOC's emit gases from certain room temperature solids and liquids.
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What does voc or vok mean?
well voc and vok are parts of words (and I think there are many of them) that define phrases. like vocation.
What stinks and smell?
VOC, volitile organic compounds
Can polymer paint be bought in a paint store or can it be bought from the manufacturer?
Polymer paint can be bought from a paint store, and it can also be purchased from the manufacturer. This paint is extremely durable due to its bond to materials.
What organic molecules have been used in making paints?
With the exception of a small number of inorganic additives like titanium dioxide most of the contents of a modern paint will be organic. Even the water based emulsions and low VOC paints are based primarily on organic chemistry, as they contain emulsifiiers, wetting agents, pigments and preservatives etc. Taking a gloss paint as an example of paints in general; there will be a base solvent, perhaps xylene or toluene. To this will be added a resin usually some kind of alkyd. then emulsifiers and anti flocculating agents. Finally a pigment will be added to produce the required colour and effect. The paint may be made opaque, pearlescent, metalic or transparent using organic compounds. Googling the bold items above will take you to specific examples of these chemicals.
What is diluted paint?
Watered down paint
What is zero voc paint?
Zero VOC or NO VOC paint is a misnomer and only means very, very low levels of VOC's. Usually, paints marketed with these titles will have VOC's in the range of under 5 g/L. Even when adding in pigment at the paint store, which can add 2-5 g/L of VOC, the total VOC content for the mixed paint would be under 10 g/L .This low level of VOC content paint is as good as it's going to get from the larger paint companies.An example of a paint that meets this spec is Harmony® Paint by Sherwin-Williams.To get lower VOC content than this would require the use of more expensive and less readily available Non-Toxic or Natural Paints.By the way VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound.h
Is paint harmful?
It depends on the levels of VOC.
Can paint fumes affect the health of a newborn baby?
YES. Paint fumes contains VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) which causes health related problems. Particularly glycol ether. Avoid painting the house. Considering low VOC paints might be an option.
What paint can be used to paint cot?
Acrylic paint would be ok, and there are new paints called low or no VOC paints, which means Volatile Organic Compounds , the outgassing of smelly , toxic parts of paint.
Why does acrylic affect the environment?
Acrylic affects the envirment because acrylic is a chemical reaction that contains VOC. VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) transfors into a greenhouse gas if acrylic is down the drain. Acrylic is in Latex Paint, and if people pour Latex paint down the drain, than VOC will transform into a greenhouse gas and affect the enviorment. Greenhouse gas contributes to global warming.
If you paint your bedroom low VOC and decide to wash your walls a bit too early ie less than a week laterdoes that mean that new toxins are being released?
It should be safe to wash the bedroom walls shortly after painting with low VOC. Toxins are not released from dried paint on walls.
In what year did VOC Energy Trust - VOC - have its IPO?
VOC Energy Trust (VOC)had its IPO in 2011.
What is the market cap for VOC Energy Trust VOC?
As of July 2014, the market cap for VOC Energy Trust (VOC) is $275,060,000.00.
Why does paint smell long after paint job was finished?
Well it really depends on the type of paint. See there are paints that are low VOC (low Volatile Organic Compounds) these are the ingredients that cause paint to smell. More oil based paints tend to off gas "stink" while the VOC compounds are curing, thus the long lasting smell. Low VOC pains tend not to smell so bad because of the formulation of the paint, less compounds that need to cure during the drying process.
What is the symbol for VOC Energy Trust in the NYSE?
The symbol for VOC Energy Trust in the NYSE is: VOC.
How much is blue paint?
That all depends on the type of paint you plan on using. I would definitely recommend you use Eco-friendly paint with ZERO VOC's (Volatile Organic Compounds) They may be a little more expensive but at least you wont be harming the environment or putting your health at risk. Dunn Edwards is a pretty good brand they have whats called "ENSO Low Odor Zero VOC" paint it runs about $40.00+ comes in different sheens and its pretty durable.
What does the root voc means?
VOC - Volatile Organic Compound
