Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) is please to announce the launch of its new Paints and Coatings standard, GECA 23-2012 Paints and Coatings v2.1.
The standard builds upon the foundations of the previous GECA 23-2005 Architectural and Protective Coatings with:
The standard builds upon the foundations of the previous GECA 23-2005 Architectural and Protective Coatings with:
- lower VOC limits
- exclusion of solvent-based products
- a new criterion addressing biocides
- expanded scope which now covers artist and student paints
- healthier workplace for painting and coating professionals and DIY painters
- safer workplace for those involved in the manufacture of paints and coatings
- better waste management during the production of paints and coatings
- less downtime between painting and occupying work and living spaces
- better product labelling for end users
- no Glycol ethers, carcinogens, mutagens, BPA, heavy metals, ozone depleting substances or known harmful biocides
10.07.2012
