Everyone is familiar with the usual routine after a painting project: open the windows, run the fans, and hope the smell clears. But for people with asthma, allergies, or those who are mindful of their indoor air quality, lingering paint odors and indoor air quality have become a growing concern.

As a result, the need for allergy-friendly options at every stage of a painting project is more important than ever. BEHR® is addressing this need with Certified BEHR® ECOMIX™ Plant-Based* Interior Paint & Primer, which has earned the Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® designation. The certification comes from the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program, a collaboration between the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL).

Paint releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemical vapors that can irritate the lungs, eyes, and nose, and this specific paint line releases a greatly reduced amount of them. Its emissions stayed below the Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certification Program limits both 24 hours and 14 days after painting, which means the air stays cleaner not just during the project, but in the days that follow. 

This is especially appreciated for occupied spaces, where families, students, and employees need to maintain their daily routines and return to rooms soon after painting is complete. BEHR® ECOMIX™ is designed with these areas in mind, offering its low-emission paint for projects where indoor air quality matters.

The formulation passed a full ingredient review, with allergenic and sensitizing chemicals either absent or low enough to meet strict requirements. Cleaner air doesn’t mean compromising on results. This paint meets or exceeds the performance standards for scrubbability, stain removal, dry time, and adhesion. BEHR® ECOMIX™ also contains 20% plant-based ingredients, verified through a third-party lab. It is available in flat, eggshell, and semi-gloss finishes. It is sold exclusively at The Home Depot, in stores nationwide across the U.S. and online, with availability in Canada coming soon.

For more information, visit the press release at PRWeb https://www.prweb.com/releases/behr-ecomix-paint-earns-asthma–allergy-friendly-certification-302919930.html

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