ECOS-FACTS

What is in ECOS Products?

• water, synthetic binders or resins (water-based - non toxic)
• pigments (various - all non toxic)
• mineral fillers - limestone, clays (non-toxic)
• viscosity builders - cellulose & resinous (non-toxic)
• opacifiers - titanium dioxide (non-toxic)
• levelling aids (non-toxic)
• waxes & modifiers (non-toxic)

What is NOT in ECOS products?

• solvents and white spirit, turpentine, VOC'S glycols, coalescents,
• animal products
• heavy metals, - lead, cadmium, mercury etc
• formaldehyde and formaldehyde donors, acrolein
• vinyl chloride

Many people say "Well, what is so special about ECOS? Surely, all organic paints are solvent-free and besides, I can buy low-solvent paint from the local DIY store".

Wrong on both counts!

Many "Organic" paints DO contain toxic solvents such as turpentine

Also, low-solvent does not equate with no solvent; ECOS contains NO Solvent

 

COMMON QUESTIONS/ENQUIRIES

Q - why use titanium dioxide instead of natural alternatives?
A - Firstly - it is safe, safe enough to eat. Secondly - natural opacifiers are relatively poor and often need four or five coats of paint to cover properly

Q - Why not use natural binders and resins rather than synthetic ones?
A - Some are animal products (bone, hide) - others take days to dry (oil based) - others (rosins) - need solvents to function (turpentine, white spirit) - in short, there ARE no adequate natural alternatives

Q - why not use natural pigments/earth colours?
A - some are highly toxic (vermillion,) - the others are limited to subdued shades - browns, reds, yellows , black etc

Q - Why is solvent-free important?
A - Because not only are lingering paint smells in the home unpleasant, but many paints including most matt and silk paints contain solvents which are positively harmful and cause Sick Building Syndrome, Danish Painters Syndrome, asthma, allergies and chemical sensitivities.

Q - Are ECOS products suitable for use in babies rooms or for those with chemical sensitivites, asthma, allergies, M.E. etc
A - Yes, ideally so.

Q - Can I put ECOS straight onto old paint finishes?
A - Yes

Q - Is ECOS micro porous?
A - Yes

Q - Is ECOS as good as the brand leaders?
A - NO - it is far better because ECOS is made up to the highest quality and not down to a price.

Q - Do Ecos paints contain any animal products?
A - None of our products contain any animal product of any kind and they are therefore suitable for both vegetarians and vegans. None are tested on animals.

Q - Why should I buy ECOS rather than the "low odour" products widely available?
A - For your health, for your peace of mind and for your environment

Q - How pure is pure?
A - about 7000 times purer than our closest competitor!

Q - Why organic?
All Ecos products are free of pesticides, free of herbicides and entirely non-toxic.