The Master Painter Institute has issued approvals for 55 new paint products. These products meet the requirements for the institute's Extreme Green (X-Green) paint standard:
• Maximum 50 grams of volatile organic compounds (VOC) per liter;
• Trace or zero quantities of various undesirable chemical components;
• Performance that meets the requirements for the MPI number indicated; and
• Certification of VOC emissions requirements for indoor air quality.
For more information, visit: http://www.specifypaint.com/APL/AD_News/paintinfonewsletter/mpi-whats-new.asp
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