Sherwin-Williams Debuts Low- and Zero-VOC Industrial Paints

The Pro Industrial 0 VOC waterborne acrylic formula has fewer than 5 grams of VOCs per liter and has little odor, so it can be used in occupied areas if necessary. Available in gloss or semi-gloss, this paint can be applied directly to metal, providing chemical and rust resistance as well as early moisture resistance. Coverage varies from 140 to 225 ft2 (13–21 m2) per gallon, depending on application.

For conditions that demand the performance of industrial enamel, Sherwin-Williams offers Pro Industrial Enamel 100. With a high solids content and a proprietary solvent formula, Enamel 100 protects against chipping, abrasion, and flaking, which makes it suitable for handrails, trim, doors, and equipment. This paint promises impressive coverage of 400­–630 ft2 (37–59 m2) per gallon, roughly twice that of most competitors. The company claims that Enamel 100 is the only industrial alkyd paint that meets SCAQMD criteria for VOCs (fewer than 100 grams per liter) and that it contains no volatile hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The paint, however, does contain the non-volatile HAP cobalt 2-ethylhexanoate as an ingredient.