IGBC GREEN LEAGUE

(IGL)
LEARNING & GROWING TOGETHER

Tushar Sinkar
Director R&D
OUR STORY……
➢ A JAPAN based company with 140 years of experience in paint industry.

➢NIPPON PAINT INDIA

➢Nippon Paint is more than 140 years old and is steadily making head-way into the paint market.

➢Over the years, Nippon Paint has perfected its products by means of breakthrough paint technology
with emphasis on innovation and eco-friendliness.

➢We are driven by the philosophy of enhancing life through innovations, to consistently deliver paint
solutions that not only serve your needs, but also protect the world we live in.
WORLDWIDE NETWORK
• The NIPSEA Group was formed in 1962 and
is located in Singapore

• The Group currently has 68 manufacturing

facilities and operations in over 16 countries
• and regions

• Today, the Group produces close to 1 billion

litres of paints and coatings annually
positioning NIPSEA as the preferred coatings
supplier in Asia
WE WILL DISCUSS…

❖ VOC: DEFINITION, SOURCES, SIDE EFFECTS

❖ FORMALDEHYDE: DEFINITION, SOURCES, SIDE EFFECTS
❖ PAINT TO IMPROVE INDOOR HYGIENE
❖ TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE COATINGS TO ACHIEVE INDOOR HYGIENE
❖ ACTIVE CARBON TECHNOLOGY
❖ SILVER ION TECHNOLOGY
❖ ANTI BACTERIAL AND ANTI MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
❖ UNIQUE ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY
POLLUTANTS IN OUR
SPACE
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND
FORMALDEHYDE
VOC
WHAT IS VOC?? SOURCES OF VOC EMISSION

VOC is any organic compound that

evaporates readily to the atmosphere
at room temperature, e.g. Carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, alcohol,
gasoline, etc.
VOC CAUSE OZONE FORMATION
In the high layers of the
atmosphere, Ozone acts as a
protective sunscreen that shields us
from the high levels of UV radiation
coming from the sun.
ozone present in the upper
troposphere acts as a greenhouse
gas, absorbing some of the infrared
energy emitted by the earth.
At ground-level, however, it can be
harmful to plants, animals,
and humans
EFFECTS OF OZONE AT GROUND LEVEL…
➢Irritation of the respiratory system, causing coughing, throat irritation, and/or an uncomfortable
sensation in the chest.
➢Reduced lung function, making it more difficult to breathe deeply and vigorously..
➢Aggravation of asthma When ozone levels are high.
➢Inflammation and damage to the lining of the lungs. if this type of inflammation happens
repeatedly over a long time period (months, years, a lifetime), lung tissue may become
permanently scarred, resulting in permanent loss of lung function and a lower quality of life
➢There is evidence of significant reduction in agricultural yields because of increased
ground-level ozone and pollution which interferes with photosynthesis
INDOOR VOC CONTRIBUTORS..
SOURCES Although VOCs can be found in both outdoor and
indoor settings, the levels of VOCs found indoors
VOCs are widely used in household and can be much higher than those found outdoors.
commercial products. This is because a house or building that doesn’t
have enough ventilation does not allow potential
• SOME CLEANSERS • DISINFECTANTS indoor pollutants to escape.
• WAXES • GLUES
Generally, the air outside naturally dilutes VOCs.
• PAINT , VARNISHES • CIGARETTE SMOKE Outside exposure to VOCs tends to be more
PRESERVATIVES AND PESTICIDES. common in urban settings from sources like bus or
• DRY CLEANING • GASOLINE, automobile exhaust.
PRODUCTS KEROSENE AND
OTHER FUELS
EFFECTS OF
VOC..
There Are acute health effects
of major indoor contaminants
INDOOR AIR POLLUTANT: FORMALDEHYDE
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas with strong
pungent odor, can easily dissolve in water,
alcohol or ether etc. It has been confirmed as
carcinogenic by World Health Organization.
It’s also one of the large family of chemical
compounds called Volatile Organic Compounds.
It can be detected by many individuals at parts p
er million (ppm).
SOURCES OF FORMALDEHYDE
➢FURNITURE, FLOORING, STAIRS, CABINETS AND MORE
Glues that use formaldehyde as a building block are exceptional bonding
agents used extensively in cabinetry, countertops, moldings, furniture,
shelving and stair systems, flooring and many other household
furnishings.
➢CARS AND TRUCKS
From the front to the rear bumpers, formaldehyde-based materials are
key to the manufacture of automobiles, and used to make components
for the transmission, electrical system, engine block, door panels, axles
and brake shoes, just to name a few. It's even used in the paint.
➢INKS
Formaldehyde-based materials are used to produce the dollar bills we
spend every day, the documents we print from our computers and the
ink used in books, magazines and newspapers.
➢WRINKLE-FREE CLOTHING
In textiles, formaldehyde-based materials help bind dyes and pigments
to fabrics and prevents the colors from running. These materials help
improve a fabric's resistance to wrinkles, ease clothing care and
maintenance.
 WHY IS FORMALDEHYDE HARMFUL?
➢Research has determined that carpets, furniture, textiles, construction glues,
insulation materials have formaldehyde releasing periods of 3 ~15 years into
the indoor air when the temperature and humidity change.

• 0.05 – 0.06 ppm – Children may breathe heavily

• ~ 0.08 ppm – Adults will sense a peculiar smell & feel uncomfortable

• ~ 0.4 ppm – Eye Irritation /lachrymation (excessive tearing)

• ~ 24.6 ppm – Fatal to Human Health Eg: Cancer

Quick Fact: One in five people are sensitive to formaldehyde.

Source: http://www.sepa.gov.cn/xcjy/hjcs/200603/t20060307_74568.htm
SHIFT IN COATING INDUSTRY
GREEN IS GOOD SOLVENT TO WATER
VOC REGULATIONS FOR PAINTS ACROSS WORLD
 VOC IN COATING INDUSTRY
➢When new paint is drying, indoor VOC levels can be 1000 times higher than outdoor levels. Paint
releases VOCs into the air. Because of the large surface areas typically covered by paint in a room,
VOC emissions can be significant.
➢ A room that is 12x12 feet will have a painted wall and ceiling surface are close to 432 ft2 which is three
times the exposed area of a flooring or ceiling product. Since paints are often applied in occupied space,
and VOC emissions can continue even 6 months after application, people are more likely to be exposed
to vapors from freshly painted surfaces.

Stricter environmental, clean air and waste legislation continues to drive the coating market toward
“green” chemistry and low VOC chemistry.
SOLVENT BASED COATINGS
➢SOLVENT BASED PAINT ➢Out of total business of decorative paint 30% is
contributed by solvent based paint which include.
➢Active solvents: Ketone (Dissolve the colors/ Alkyd based Enamel
resins), Acetates
➢SOLVENT BASED PAINTS
➢Non Active (Thinners): Mineral spirit, Alcohol
Advantages Disadvantage
➢Aromatic( To reduce viscosity of the paint): Excellent Gloss Very High VOC due use of
Toluene, Xylene, Naphtha
Excellent flow and solvents and heavy
➢Conductivity Material (To increase the levelling metals
conductivity of the paint): Alcohols Excellent penetration in Hazardous & unsafe.
wood
Excellent water
repellency
Excellent Hardness
TRANSITION FROM SOLVENT TO WATER BASED
Solvent exhaust
20 million tone
volume in world

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VOC IN WATER BASED COATINGS
VOC CONTRIBUTORS IN COATING GENERAL APPROACH TO FORMULATE LOW VOC
EMULSION COATINGS
➢Its
helps to use high Tg polymeric emulsion for Harder, Conventional Polymers can be formulated at
better durability. lower VOC’s through careful Formulation re-balance
of VOC contributing materials with little or no
sacrifice of properties
➢Coalescing Agents: are used for making a
continuous film after evaporation of water .This Using low Tg (or MFFT) polymer
will give very good film properties like resistance
to water and stains and scrub resistance. Plasticizers are a viable option for the low VOC
formulation, through proper selection and
➢Glycols: PG, MEG glycol ethers used to control balance of properties.
drying rate
➢Minor contributors to VOC’s are
Additives: many new offering are solvent-free
additives/ reactive additives
➢Additives and colorants have surfactants Which
are important for increasing the surface related
properties
DEFINITIONS OF VOC IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
EU Boiling point =<250oC measured at a standard pressure of 101.3 Kpa
Interior flat: 75 g/L Exterior flat: 75 g/L
Interior non flat: 150 g/L High Gloss: 150g/L
CHINA GB A vapor pressure =>0.01mmHg at 20oC boiling point =<250oC measured at a
standard pressure of 101.3 Kpa
GB18582-2006 HJ/T201-2005
Interior: 120 g/L Interior 80g/L
Exterior 150 g/L
US Any compound of carbon, excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid,
metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate, which participates in
atmospheric photochemical reactions
California Flat: 50g/L Non-flat :50g/L
AUSTRALIA A vapor pressure >0.01mmHg at 21oC, or An initial boiling point <250oC measured at a
standard pressure of 101.3 Kpa.

Interior flat 70g/L

Interior low sheen 75g/L Exterior flat 70g/L
Interior semi-gloss 80g/L Exterior non-flat 80g/L
Interior Gloss 90g/L Exterior non-flat 80g/L
 HOW SHALL WE SELECT THE PAINT??
Here are three general categories Natural paint
of non-toxic (or low-toxic) paints: Advantages Disadvantages

NATURAL PAINT Renewable and Available in pastel shades ( lack of synthetic

Biodegradable, pigment)
LOW VOC Non toxic Longer time to dry ( No heavy metals)
ZERO VOC Easy to dispose off Poor storage stability
Very safe Ordinary film performance. (lack of organic
binder)
Expensive
 HOW SHALL WE SELECT THE PAINT??
LOW VOC :
Low VOC paints, water based emulsion paint.
As such, the levels of harmful emissions are low
er than solvent-borne surface coatings.
Low VOC paints will still emit an odor until dry.
If you are particularly sensitive, make sure the
paint you buy contains fewer than less than 50
grams/liter of VOC's.
NEAR ZERO VOC :
Any paint with VOC's in the range of 5 grams/litre
or less can be called "Zero VOC", according to the
EPA Reference Test Method 24.
Some manufacturers may claim “Zero-VOC”, but
these paints may still use colorants, biocides and
fungicides with some VOC's.
Adding a color tint usually brings the VOC level up
to 10 grams/liter, which is still quite low
compared to existing products.
 COMMON FACTORS LIKE

INDOOR AIR HARMFUL BACTERIA & INDOOR HIGH UNHYGIENIC WALL

POLLUTANT GERMS VOC
FORMALDEHYDE

AFFECT OUR INDOOR ENVINORMENT & BASIC HYGIENE!

WHAT MAKES THE
COATING IMPROVED??
AC TIVE CARBON TECHNOLOGY
SILVER ION TECHNOLOGY
ANTI BACTERIAL AND ANTI MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
UNIQUE ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY
ACTIVE CARBON TECHNOLOGY
O O O O
HCHO
Formaldehyde
+H2O
O O O O

RELEASE OF WATER VAPOR REFRESHES THE AIR

 ACTIVE CARBON TECHNOLOGY
A b s o rp tio n R a te （m g ）
750.00
➢Coverage for Odour-less AirCare is 6m2/L for
600.00
2 coats painting system
450.00 ➢Every 1L of Odour-less AirCare can absorb
300.00 600mg of formaldehyde
➢1L of Odour-less AirCare can absorb 50mg of
150.00

0.00
0h 2h 4h 6h 8h 10h 12h 14h 16h 18h 20h 22h 24h
formaldehyde in 1h

R e le a se o f a b so rb e d fo rm a ld e h yd e b a se d o n ch a n g e s in te m p
200.00 (m g )

150.00

100.00

50.00

0.00
0℃ 10℃ 20℃ 30℃ 40℃ 50℃ 60℃
SILVER ION TECHNOLOGY
Silver ions perform their deadly work by
punching holes in bacterial membranes and
wreaking havoc once inside. They bind to
essential cell components like DNA, preventing
the bacteria from performing even their most
basic functions.
Silver exhibits low toxicity in the human body,
and minimal risk is expected due to clinical
exposure by inhalation, ingestion, dermal
application or through the urological or
haematogenous route.
 Silver ions embedded in the Silver ions destabilise cell membrane,
paint are released via ambient stop respiration and inhibit cell
moisture and enter the cell division, whilst blocking the
membrane respiration of DNA
Mechanism of Silver Ion Technology Against Bacteria & Viruses

STEP 2: STOPS STEP 3: INHIBITS

REPRODUCTION GROWTH
STEP 1: DEACTIVATION

Destroy the cell membrane Stops viruses & bacteria Slows down the metabolism
of viruses & bacteria, making from reproducing & & eventually causes the
them non-functional. multiplying. death of viruses & bacteria.
 ANTI BACTERIAL AND ANTI MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY

Escherichia coli
This bacteria is one of the normal flora Staphylococcus aureus
This Organism is also a common
of healthy individuals.
inhabitant of nasal tract and skin of Antibacterial property in a
Infections: diarrhea, urinary tract
healthy minor may cause skin paint destroy or inhibit the
infections, Meningitis Pneumonia, And
infections Pneumonia, Meningitis, growth of microorganisms,
also some stains Escherichia coli
Osteomyelitis, Endocarditis toxic
produce toxin, which is lethal as it especially those that are
shock syndrome Bacteraemia, Sepsis
could lead to kidney failure, fever, pathogenic.
bleeding
ANTI BACTERIAL AND ANTI MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY

These coatings contain additives that protect

surfaces from odor-causing bacteria, viruses,
mold and mildew.
Antibacterial agents work by preventing initial
adhesion of microorganism cells to a surface.
THREE- PRONG MECHANISM
• Attachment
• Reproduction
• Metabolism
UNIQUE ABSORPTION TECHNOLOGY
In wet paint, the HCHO scavenger
active is attached to carrier
Wall coated with Aircare VG

In dried film, active 1 Lit of paint can absorb

polymeric around 1 g of
formaldehyde formaldehyde
scavenger is released
from the carrier

Active carrier reacts with HCHO &

forms polymeric complex which is
harmless.
 IDENTIFYING ‘SHIFTING CUSTOMER PREFERENACES’ IN THE
POST PANDEMIC WORLD
● New buying behaviors in this new
normal
Why, what and how consumers buy is changing due to the
COVID-19 outbreak. Consumer priorities have become centered
on the most basic needs, sending demand for hygiene, cleaning
and staples products soaring, while non-essential categories
slump.
● The ever-increasing focus on health
and wellness
CPG brands should heed this change and make it a priority to
support healthy lifestyles for consumers, shoppers and
employees. Having a “health strategy” will be a strategic
differentiator for the foreseeable future.
 AIRCARE VG

• Anti-formaldehyde (Unique Absorption Technology)

• Antimicrobial (Silver Ion Technology) & Antifungal
Eco sensitive
• Superior scrub resistance & washability commercials

• Stain resistant
• Ultra low VOC & low odor Green certified
Homes
Buildings Hospitals
• Green choice (environmentally friendly)

Commercial
Residential spaces
spaces
 Unique Absorption Absorbs Harmful Formaldehyde from the air Results in clean fresh air
Technology and is embedded in Polymer Backbone.
Keeps the walls hygienic. It reduces the chance of
Safe Touch based on It does not allow Fungi,bacteria & Virus to
picking up allergies and keeps residents healthy.
Silver Ion Technology breed and form colonies on the wall.
It does not emit any odour during &
Ultra Low VOC & Healthy interiors - ensures that house owners can
after painting hence reducing the
Low Odour occupy the house immediately after painting.
risk of any irritation, headache or nausea.

Superior Washability & Paint film can be washed with mild soap Walls can be easily maintained and kept free
Scrub Resistance solution to get rid of stains and spots. of stains for long.
● National health Academy certifying Silver Ion

Technology.

● Antiviral Certification from Biotech Testing Services

● Protection from the Human Coronavirus Certificate.

 Which Viruses and Bacteria Does it Destroy?
Enveloped virus Bacteria

Human coronavirus Influenza A virus Escherichia Staphylococcus Pseudomonas Klebsiella Streptococcus

HCOV 229E1 (H3N2) Coli aureus aeruginosa pneumonia pneumonia

Non-enveloped virus

Acinetobacter Enterobacter Listeria Citrobacter

baumanii aerogenes moncytogenes freundii
MS2 Bacteriophage
Unique Absorption Technology in Aircare VG
In wet paint, the HCHO scavenger
active is attached to carrier
Wall coated with Aircare VG

In dried film, active

polymeric
formaldehyde
scavenger is released
from the carrier

Active carrier reacts with HCHO &

forms polymeric complex which is
harmless.
KEEP KLEAR – MICROBICIDAL CLEAR COATING
 NEED IDENTIFICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
MICROBICIDAL CLEAR COATING-KEEP KLEAR?
Product Dr. Rhazes Savlon Lifebuoy Dettol Keep Klear

Packshot

Surface Surface Surface Surface Microbicidal

Category
Disinfectant Disinfectant Disinfectant Disinfectant Transparent Coating

Bactericidal Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Virucidal
(Human No No No No Yes
Coronavirus)

Residual Microbial
7 days 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 6 months
Activity
 SALIEANT FEATURES OF KEEP KLEAR

HIGH BACTERICIDAL VIRUCIDAL

LONGEVITY

Scrub resistance up to 1000 Broad antibacterial activity,

wash cycles with detergent
water. Antimicrobial efficacy
after 1000 wash cycles: 99.9%
of bacterial reduction.
including multi-drug resistant
bacteria
Antimicrobial efficacy: 99.99%
of bacterial reduction.
Efficacy against Human
coronavirus:
Approximately 99.99% of viral
reduction within one hour of
contact time.
Test: GLP-ISO 21702*
ISO 21702 is an antimicrobial surface
test that performs the measurement
of antiviral activity on plastics and
other non-porous
surfaces. Keep Klear™ coated surfaces
have eradicated up to 99.99% of
Human corona virus (229E)
 Application Surfaces

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