Why should you choose UltraAir® paint?

Did you know that indoor air quality can be 2 to 5 times worse than outdoors?**

Our UltraAir® paint range has been specially formulated to include:

ultra-low chemical emissions*
ultra-low odour
a faster drying time.

If you suffer from asthma, allergies or sensitivities Dulux UltraAir® is a great paint option to help you get back in the room sooner.

What are chemical emissions?

Traditionally in paint we have always measured VOCs (volatile organic compounds). We are now talking about a new measurement, chemical emissions. Watch this video to learn more!

Health and sustainability approvals

Dulux UltraAir® has achieved global certifications for meeting health and sustainability ratings.

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GREENGUARD Gold certified

Dulux UltraAir® is GREENGUARD Gold certified, meaning that it’s been scientifically proven to meet some of the world’s most rigorous, third-party chemical emissions standards. It reduces the contribution to indoor air pollution and the risk of chemical exposure, which helps maintain a healthier indoor environment.

Global GreenTag™ GreenRate Level A

Dulux UltraAir® is Global GreenTag™ GreenRate Level A certified. This is a standard-based product health and sustainability rating system for green design, procurement, and facilities management professionals seeking to achieve Green Star® or WELL™ project certifications. All certified products are fit-for-purpose tested and rated on its performance to comply with Building Standards.

Global GreenTag™ HealthRate PlatinumHEALTH

Dulux UltraAir® is certified with a global GreenTag™ HealthRate PlatinumHEALTH. This is a world-leading rating on the healthiness of a product for end-users, with full disclosure and transparency of product toxicity information. It provides explanations of health or environmental toxicity implications in commercial and residential buildings.

Eco Choice Aotearoa

Eco Choice Aotearoa is New Zealand's official environmental label, initiated and endorsed by the New Zealand Government, although independently operated, and recognises the increasing effort of manufacturers to reduce the environmental impact of their products. (License No: 705019)

Green Building Standards

Green Building Standards are schemes that rate building projects on a set of criteria and each standard has its own unique and specific criteria that are used to determine an overall rating of a building.

Dulux UltraAir® can contribute to the achievement of green building project certifications.

Committed to a sustainable future

Dulux is continually developing new ways to reduce the environmental impact of our products and activities, with environmental sustainability forming a core element of our business.

Dulux UltraAir's 10L pails are made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and can be recycled again-and-again through our Dulux Paint Take-Back programme.

The Paint Take-Back paint and packaging recycling programme was established in 2009 and is a service we are proud to offer as part of our commitment to the environment.

Dulux New Zealand has been a member of the New Zealand Green Building Council since 2006.

The Dulux Gracefield manufacturing facility complies with ISO 14001: 2015 and is independently audited by Telarc.

Frequently asked questions

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Dulux UltraAir® emits significantly fewer chemical emissions than regular paint, which means fewer fumes not only when you paint, but also for the days and weeks that follow.

VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are in certain materials used to make paint. Very low VOC paints can still have high chemical emissions.
Chemical emissions (fumes) are released from paint into the air while painting. You can often smell these for days or weeks after, but even if you can't smell anything they can still be there.

No, this will not achieve an ultra-low chemical emissions system. When applying Dulux UltraAir® over unpainted surfaces such as set plaster, fibrous plaster, and plasterglass it is recommended Dulux PRECISION® Sealer Binder is used.

Dulux UltraAir® does not have an enamel paint in the range. We recommend using Dulux Aquanamel® if required. This is a water-based, low odour product.

Note - this will not achieve an ultra-low chemical emissions system.

Dulux UltraAir® is certified GREENGUARD Gold. This certification meets additional criteria for sensitive individuals and may reduce the likelihood of one of these sensitivities being triggered.

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Disclaimer

*Ultra-low chemical emissions: Tested to pass SRIBS emission limits of <1mg/m3 within 3 days.

**https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality#Levels

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