Clever Akafen - paints
The use of ecologic paint not only is good for the environment but also recommended for health reasons. In particular if used indoors, paints should be carefully selected.
The paints recommended by the SuperDrecksKëschf® have to comply with the following criteria:
- they have to bear indications as to the substances they contain
- no highly toxic, cancerous, chronic damaging, DNA damaging or harmful substances
- no lead, cadmium and chrome VI, quicksilver or arsenic containing pigments
- no biocides for conservation purposes
- concentration of fromaldehyde < 10 mg/kg
- VOC as per EU-Direktive 2004/42/CE
- maximum water toxicity class 1
- use at least 7 m2 per liter
- information on ecologic use
- raw material to grow back for at least 90 % or be available in sufficient quantities
- recycling of the packaging and indications for recycling
- safety indications as for instance “keep out of reach from children, in case of contact with eyes, skin, rinse thoroughly”
- available in different packaging sizes (adapted to use)
And two more hints:
Only buy the quantities you really need.
Remainders can be kept longer if stored in well-closed containers put upside down
Kriterien für schadstoffarme Lacke des blauen Engel (german label: RAL-UZO1 2a)
Flyer of the SuperDrecksKëschf®
Interesting links:
www.stiftung-warentest.de
www.oekotest.de
www.test-achats.be
Information on test results from the product groups are available with our partner the Luxembourg Consumer Protection.
(ULC)