OriGen paints and coatings are developed with a strong commitment to creating healthy spaces with a focus on indoor air quality. OriGen paints are free of solvents, plasticizers, microplastics, VOC emissions and formaldehyde. As alkaline products with a high pH, they are also free of preservatives, which cause allergies and hypersensitivity. Moreover, there is no need to include biocides, as they naturally prevent the proliferation of micro-organisms on the surface.
According to the WHO, we spend 75% of our time indoors, where the air is up to 5 times more polluted than outside. As a result, 90% of the population is breathing poor quality air. Therefore, it is essential that building materials and coatings contribute to the creation of healthy and pleasant spaces. When choosing a finish or paint, it is important to go beyond aesthetics or colour. Instead, we should opt for functional choices that have a positive impact on our health and the air we breathe.
Although invisible, pollutant particles are suspended in the air, and along with other gases they have harmful effects on our health. An increasing number of people suffer from allergies, chronic headaches, respiratory difficulties, chemical sensitivity... In fact, the WHO reports that one in three buildings suffers from the so-called sick building syndrome. There are different causes behind this syndrome, such as high ambient humidity, mould, fungi or other micro-organisms, as well as chemical substances. Here is where paints play a crucial role, as many include toxic substances in their composition, which are emitted into the air during and after application.
