Eco Factor: Solvents and resins to be replaced by organic compounds.
Once used as a fat alternative in chips, olestra-based organic compounds can be used in paints to replace toxic resins and solvents which paints contain. Scientists at Procter and Gamble Chemicals have engineered a new compound dubbed Sefose, which is made from a combination of sugar and vegetable oil. This can be used to give paint the ability to stick to surfaces, thereby replacing resins, and also prevent them from becoming too gooey to brush over surfaces, thereby replacing solvents.
Resins and solvents are both derived from petroleum and emit VOCs, which cause air pollution, leading to a variety of health problems. This new chemical can perfectly replace resins and solvents and it doesn’t emit any VOCs. Moreover, they create a glossy finish but are more resistant to scratching.
Via: Sciam
