Optiva Clean Air

Introducing the latest in product innovation at Tikkurila; Optiva Clean Air. A water-based, stain resistant, latex paint for walls and ceilings with air purifying technology. This interior emulsion actively reduces the levels of formaldehyde from indoor air using innovative technology to catch and bind this chemical into the paint film (while maintaining the product quality and performance level of Optiva 3 paint). Leaves a beautiful full matt finish that is extremely durable, long-lasting, and designed to withstand frequent scrubbing and cleaning. Available in thousands of shades and colour matching.

Optiva Clean Air Key Product Features:

• Contains air purifying technology to improve the indoor air quality by reducing formaldehyde levels
• Offers excellent hiding power (high coverage in fewer coats)
• Premium wet scrub resistance (Class 1) for easy maintenance (can withstand frequent cleaning)
• Tintable to a wide range of colours (and suitable for colour matching) 
• Great paint choice for those with allergies
• Zero VOCs*
• M1 approved
• Approved for EU ecolabel and Nordic Swan
• Sustainable choice
• Packaging partly made from recycled plastic
• Full matt finish
  

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Why is air purifying technology a development in paint production?

While we often focus on exterior air pollution, indoor air tends to be at least five times more polluted than outdoor air, and a focus is required to improve these levels.

One of the substances that makes interior air so toxic is formaldehydes. Formaldehydes are often found in everyday products in the home, including wood furniture, concrete, carpets, blankets, air conditioners, refrigerators, and other building materials. Formaldehyde are cancerogenic, and can trigger asthma, allergies, and other irritations.

How does this work?

Optiva Clean Air uses an innovative technology binder which has formaldehyde catching properties.

When formaldehyde is present in the air, it is absorbed by Optiva Clean Air, ultimately becoming part of the dried paint - evenly dispersed during application. The result is a significant reduction in levels of formaldehyde in the room air.

Proven effective under two different independent laboratory testing methods (including ISO 16000:23 for EU).