Crown Paints Unveils New Range of Zero VOC Paints

Crown Paints has unveiled a range of five eco-friendly paints as it seeks to meet the growing demand for green building materials in the market.

The odourless Zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints, says Crown Paints CEO Rakesh Rao, have been developed in response to customer needs for odourless paint that poses no danger to the environment and humans.

“The introduction of Zero VOC paints is proof of our commitment to offer the highest quality, innovative products and superior value to our customers in the region,” Mr Rao said.

Ordinary VOC-based paints have solids and liquids that easily turn to gas or vapour at room temperature – which can have harmful effects on humans.

Crown Paints has been manufacturing low VOC paint ranges but after years of research, it has become the first company in the region to manufacture and offer Zero VOC products.

“Opting for Zero VOC paints will help create more environmentally friendly and healthier interior and exterior spaces after paintwork,” Mr Rao said in a statement.

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He noted that owing to the paints’ “non-toxic nature”, they are ideal for people who are particularly sensitive to paint fumes.

“With the demand for architectural paint growing rapidly due to the robust construction industry worldwide, many government agencies are now enforcing Zero VOC paint production in their countries and we are delighted to be the first to do so in this region,” he said.

The finished product ranges are tested in an accredited analytical laboratory — TUV Singapore — for Zero VOC contents as per the British Standard method.

In March, the firm raised its stakes in the region by opening its second factory in the country estimated to be worth Sh400 million.

The Kisumu-based factory can produce 1.2 million litres of paint a month and has automated 70 per cent of its processes, a factor that assures the quality of products.

The NSE-listed paint manufacturer operates through an extensive network of dealers and showrooms in all major cities and towns in Kenya.

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