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PolyWhey: Professional Wood Finish Made Green
PolyWhey has greater durability with a cured hardness that is twice that of the average water-base finish. It also has 25% less VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content than the standard that most other water-based finishes try to meet. PolyWhey accomplishes this by using whey protein as the bonding agent. Whey is a renewable resource and a natural by-product of the dairy industry. This use of a natural product in our professional finishes translates to low VOCs – and better in-door air quality.
VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds, evaporate into the air from many substances. These off-gasses contribute to smog production and health problems from inhalation. Petroleum products, like oil-based finish, have harmful levels of these VOCs and are easily identifiable by their noxious smell.
The development of PolyWhey helps reduce dependence on petroleum-based products and turns a by-product into a new natural product!
How Can This Product Help in LEED Certification?
The renewable component percentage and VOC levels match or beat LEED requirements in the credits for Rapidly Renewable Materials and Low-Emitting Materials.
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