"Solvent-free" = 0 VOC ?

November 10, 2012

Marco Abdallah

LEEDuser Basic Member

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November 10, 2012

Hi all!
The datasheet or manufacuturer advertisement sometimes say that the product is "slovent-free".
As paints generally have to solved to be liquid, I guess "solvent-free" in this context means that the solvent is water. Am I right?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative
Vermont House of Representatives

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November 24, 2012 - 8:15 pm

Marco, it sounds like solvent-free means waterborne. I wouldn't assume that it is 0 VOC, however.

John-David Hutchison, LEED AP BD+C, PMP

Sustainability Manager
BGIS

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November 26, 2012 - 12:05 pm

I agree; never assume.

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