Most are aware of the increasing importance that environmental challenges have on people’s daily lives, and the purchasing decisions relating to them that are made as consumers. This is something that the wood finishing industry is not immune from, with more emphasis – particularly in the shopfitting and interior fit-out markets – being placed on the use of coatings with the lowest environmental impact.
The requirement to comply with the standards promoted by BREEAM UK Refurbishment and Fit-out and New Construction certification promoted by BRE is being implemented in 80 countries worldwide.
The SKA rating scheme from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is also becoming more prevalent as an environmental assessment method used during non-domestic fit-outs, and both of these standards include coatings as part of the assessment criteria.
To enable wood finish coating users an easy route to compliance with these and other environmental standards – including A+ air quality ratings – Irurena, working with Movac, has developed a full range of environmentally-compliant coatings.
The complete range has been developed with exceptionally low levels of VOC, and because of this has been awarded EU Ecolabel certification. Ecolabel is a label of environmental excellence that was established in 1992 and is recognised worldwide.
The Irurena Ecolabel range of products available from Movac includes:
Hidral TP-1014, a water-based self-sealing clear lacquer with good scratch and chemical resistance and impressive yellowing resistance properties; Hidral TPP Colour, a selection of water-based pigmented topcoats with an attractive appearance and touch, with good chemical and yellowing resistance, available in any colour;
Elite Stone, water-based floor lacquers able to be applied by spray, brush or roller application with resistance to friction, scratches and heel marks and with a slip co-efficient, making it suitable for sports centres and public buildings; and Irufire B-s1,d0 Aqua, water-based maintaining fire-retardant lacquer, with good chemical and scratch resistance and impressive UV stability.
With products available in sheen levels from matt to gloss, the Irurena Ecolabel range from Movac gives discerning wood finishers an environmentally-focused choice over traditional coatings, with the benefit of impressive performance and ease of use.
For more information on these environmentally-compliant coatings, or to discuss any wood finish coating needs, contact the solution provider, Movac Group.
