Dulux has launched the first Greenguard Gold certified ultra low chemical emission paint manufactured in Australia, Dulux UltraAir – a premium water-based interior range that significantly reduces the number of chemicals present in the air during and after application. Greenguard Gold is a third-party certification that tests for over 10,000 chemicals and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) emissions, helping to reduce indoor air pollutions and the risk of chemical exposure.
According to Dulux interior category manager Heather Hart, worldwide, there has been an increasing number of brands emerging with a focus on “air/odour” but there has been a gap in the Australian market, leading to the inception of Dulux UltraAir. “Proven to emit fewer chemical emissions, Dulux UltraAir helps maintain indoor air quality,” Hart says. “It also has hardly any odour, so you can get back into the room a lot quicker, which is especially important with Australians currently spending substantial amounts of time in their homes and needing to live in their spaces as they renovate them.”
Research by Environmental Health Australia found indoor air quality can be two to five times worse than outdoor air quality, making it more important than ever to select products for the home that help maintain a healthy environment.
“Traditionally in paint, we have always measured VOCs, which are present in materials used to make paint. With UltraAir, we don’t just stop at measuring the VOC in the paint can, we also measure what is released into the surrounding space whilst the paint dries. These are the chemical emissions which you are breathing in,” says Hart.
When it comes to using the UltraAir range, it’s perfect for the whole interior of the home but Dulux recommend starting in areas such as the family room, children’s playroom, home gym/study or main bedrooms, where good air quality is important. Each coat is touch-dry after two hours; however, consumers will have the convenience of using the room almost immediately upon applying paint due to the combination of ultra low odour and ultra low chemical emissions.
“With ultra low chemical emissions, Greenguard Gold certified UltraAir might assist families who may be prone to sensitivities such as asthma or allergies, in addition to other respiratory or skin irritants,” says Hart. “Users will breathe easy knowing they’ve not only picked a quality product with a premium finish but have done so with their indoor air quality at the forefront of their decision making.”
UltraAir is tinted off a white base in a low sheen or matte finish, giving customers access to around 90 percent of Dulux’s full suite of colours, an estimated 4000-plus hues. Available now at Bunnings, Mitre 10 and participating Inspirations Paint stores nationwide, Dulux UltraAir comes in a range of sizes: 1 L, 2 L, 4 L, 10 L and 15 L tins (depending on the product), with RRP starting from $76.50 (4 L) for the primer, $65 (4 L) for the ceiling paint, and $105.50 (4 L) for wall topcoat.
