Floor Shellac Low Voc

For example shellac based finishes shellac is approved by the fda for use in food like candy and vitamins have a relatively high voc rating.
Floor shellac low voc. The solvent used in shellac is denatured alcohol a fairly potent organic compound in the family of vocs. However the potential hazards in shellac based finishes are relatively short lived. It has its own voc category so it has higher voc limits than most wood floor finishes see the chart below. Non toxic laminate vinyl tile engineered wood carpet.
Floors where you want a natural product that doesn t emit a lot of vocs and dries quickly pros. Adheres well to oily. When mixed as a wood floor finish with its alcohol solvent however voc levels are around 730 g l. A spilled gin martini can require that you refinish an entire floor if you ve used shellac however the danger in looking only at the convenience of modern floor finishes is that you ignore the inherent health risks in petroleum based.
Truly green and healthy flooring for the chemically sensitive and health conscious buyer. Natural low voc 0 voc and formaldehyde free flooring options. Shellac by itself is so safe that it is still used as a coating for candy pills and many other items. Ultraseal waterbased shellac sealer is a unique solution extending the versatility of traditional shellac into a low voc non flammable formulation.