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| Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Yaw Seng Heng and general manager Gladys Goh with the newly launched NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIR CARE |
Nippon Paint, the leading paint brand in Malaysia, has launched its next generation of paint, NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE. Endorsed by Green Label Singapore, it has also been granted the SIRIM Eco Label for its compliance with SIRIM Standard 019 criteria for paints. It is the first paint innovation in the country that uses green technology which cleanses the air by absorbing the indoor air pollutant called formaldehyde.
Nippon Paint (M) Sdn Bhd managing director Yaw Seng Heng said, “Nippon Paint Malaysia has been supporting initiatives to encourage environmental sustainability and to protect the world we live in. We have pro-actively started the ball rolling in the paint industry in 2006 by being the first to launch odourless paint, our Nippon Odour-less Premium All-in-1, which has almost no paint odour, and is near-zero volatile organic compounds (VOC). VOC is an air pollutant which is harmful to both the environment and our health. Since then, all our new innovations are ultra-low VOC. I am happy to say that Nippon Paint Malaysia offers a complete range of eco-friendly and low VOC coatings for concrete, wood, and metals. Our Green Choice Range is both eco- and health-friendly.”
NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE reaffirms the company’s leadership in research and development (R&D) and innovation. As the leading paint brand in Malaysia, Nippon Paint is the pioneer in developing products that are almost zero VOC, which now has become the industry standard. Raising the benchmark even further, NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE is one of the most advanced technological innovations to date that can help improve indoor air quality.
The NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE contains a special formula with active carbon technology. When applied to the surface, the paint absorbs the harmful formaldehyde, and converts it into water vapour while at the same time strengthening the paint film. It then releases the water vapour back into the atmosphere, thus refreshing the air. Hence the indoor air is cleaner and a healthier living environment is created. |
| At the launch of NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE. L-R: Nippon Paint Malaysia general manager Gladys Goh, Nippon Paint Malaysia managing director Yaw Seng Heng and industrial hygienist & occupational health consultant for Universiti Putra Malaysia Syazwan Aizat Ismail |
Formaldehyde is a very common indoor air pollutant which can be found in virtually all homes and buildings. It is emitted into the air from sources such furniture, carpeting, flooring, cabinets and wallpaper. Regular exposure to formaldehyde may cause skin and nasal irritations, asthma, and other respiratory problems. According to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH), the maximum limit of formaldehyde in a living space is 0.1 ppm (part per million) or 0.12mg/m3. Any higher concentration of formaldehyde could cause harmful effects to health.
In addition, NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE is designed for protection and high performance as it is fungus resistant, strong scrub resistance (more than 10,000 scrubs), washable against household stains and gives a beautiful eggshell finishing with superior coverage. The new product is also anti-bacterial and free from heavy metal and ammonia, which makes it suitable for consumers who want paint that is safe for their health and the environment.
“NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE draws on the strength of Nippon Paint’s pioneering experience. It caters to the increasingly sophisticated needs of today’s savvy consumers, as well as offers protection against harmful indoor pollutants and protects the surrounding. We aim to create a sustainable environment and to promote improved quality of life,” added Yaw.
The new NIPPON ODOUR-LESS AIRCARE is available at all authorised Nippon Paint Malaysia’s dealers, hardware shops and DIY (Do-It-Yourself) chains. The recommended retail price for each 5-litre can is RM 133. It is also available in all Nippon Paint Malaysia’s Colour Creation Centers.
Nippon Paint has been awarded the prestigious Green Excellence Award by Frost & Sullivan in recognition of its achievement in promoting and improving environment sustainability within the paint industry.
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