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Pregnancy & Solvents
| Companies using solvent based floor coatings have to use this type of equipment in your home. Due to legislation. This is by law in Australia
Enviro Floors information on toxicity and chemical exposure, in particular in relation to floor coatings, is used as a valuable resource for TAFE Colleges, community interest groups, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity groups, Asthma concern groups, and the general public at large with concerns over toxicity of chemical exposures. Floor sander trades persons who realise that there is indeed an obvious link between high occupational solvents exposure and serious health issues are our main source of enquiry, especially those starting out on families or who have young families. The truth about the toxicity of solventborne floor coatings and in particular that of cancer causing Toluene Diisocyanate, TDI, which is contained in all current Australian solventborne one and two pack polyurethanes, is often held from, or simply not provided for, the users of these products or conveniently made difficult to access. The Enviro Floors commitment is to never produce any solventborne coatings and in particular never to use any class 2 carcinogenic Toluene Diisocyanate, TDI. Solvent and / or Isocyanate exposure is medically linked (ask us for government or medical reports) to:
Some simple facts are:
Check out just some of the available toxicity information yourself by clicking on the following references. TDI MSDSVolatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). IPCS International Programme on Chemical Safety
How your home may be slowly killing you!
Energy and water efficient design and materials are fast becoming compulsory requirements in building codes. Other integral green-building considerations are the use of low embodied energy materials (materials that use minimum energy resources and manufacturing processes) such as recycled and renewable materials, and materials with low toxicity. When all of these factors are considered, the result is a building with minimum energy and water consumption and high indoor air quality. Green buildings not only have a reduced impact on the environment but frequently save their owners money on materials purchased and long-term operational costs. Green buildings are likely to increase worker productivity due to a healthier indoor air quality. Conventional varnishes usually contain Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). Some solvents and pigments used in conventional varnishes and lacquers can contain VOCs which are emitted into the indoor environment for up to 10 years. The finishes and varnishes listed at our timber page offer durable and low VOC emitting alternatives.
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