Eco friendly paint formulas use low VOC binders, natural fillers and carefully chosen additives to lower the environmental load of paint. Here you will find how such formulas are built and how to test them.
It is written for new technologists and owners. Exact percentages are set for your product through formulation consultancy.
We tune formulas with you for your raw materials, grade and climate, and support your lab trials and scale-up to plant batches. IPCS (Indian Paints Consulting Service) develops and transfers formulations, and supports eco friendly paint formulas from lab trials to plant batches.
Formula range for Eco-Friendly Paint Formulas
The range below groups formulas by product type. Each formula page explains grades, raw material groups and quality targets.
Formula pages in this group cover: Cow dung and Vedic paint formulas.
Product Types
Applications of Eco-Friendly Paint Formulas
These formulas serve different end uses, so the right one depends on surface, finish and price point.
Performance Grades
Grades differ in base processing, binder type and mineral filler.
Raw material groups for Eco-Friendly Paint Formulas
Formulas in this group draw on the same raw material families. The quality and cost of these inputs set the quality and cost of the paint.
Raw material groups used in eco-friendly formulas:
processed cow dung
calcium carbonate, lime
natural or synthetic
natural or mineral
preservative, thickener
processed natural material
lime and calcium carbonate
natural gum or similar
Quality targets for Eco-Friendly Paint Formulas
Targets to meet in eco-friendly formulas:
Quality Targets
- Low odour
- Consistent shade
- Stable shelf life
- Adhesion and rub resistance
- Truthful labelling
- Honest ingredient claims
- Adhesion and abrasion resistance
Cost Targets
Cost targets depend on the supply and processing cost of the natural base. Honest claims matter more than low cost.
Exact percentages are set with you, after we review your raw materials, grade and standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is natural paint formulation?
It is the design of paint from natural materials such as processed dung, lime and mineral fillers.
What is a low VOC paint recipe?
A water-based recipe that uses low-VOC binders and additives.
What is a green paint formula?
It is a formula chosen for a lower environmental load, with claims supported by tests.
What is an eco friendly paint formula for beginners?
Start with a simple water-based formula with low-VOC binder, and test performance and stability.
What are natural paint ingredients and ratios?
Ingredients include a natural base, mineral fillers, binder and pigment. Ratios are set through trials.
What are low VOC paint formulation basics?
Use a binder that needs little or no coalescent, choose low-VOC additives and test film formation.
Can you help me?
Yes. See formulation consultancy.
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