Sensitive Choice® is an initiative of the National Asthma Council to help those with asthma and allergy sufferers make better lifestyle choices that may help them manage their condition more effectively.
The programme is focused on companies that are committed to reducing asthma and allergy triggers. Products are reviewed through Sensitive Choice New Zealand's formal review process in conjunction with the National Asthma Council. If accepted, the butterfly symbol is awarded. You will see the butterfly appearing in retail outlets and online.
Over 600,000 kiwis and even more Australians are affected by asthma so even if you don’t suffer from asthma, chances are you know someone who does. The key to living with asthma and allergies is having good self-management of the condition, so that it doesn’t impact on quality of life.
The Sensitive Choice logo is designed to make asthma and allergy sufferers stop and think:
You'll find that reassuring blue butterfly on hundreds of products – from bedding to building products, from cleaning agents to carpets, from air purifiers and vacuum cleaners to the very paint you put on your walls.
If you've got a renovations project coming up, take a moment to consider whether people occupying the space may suffer from allergies. If so, there are ways you can help them out, and it may be as simple as selecting the right paint.
If you've got a renovations project coming up, take a moment to consider whether people occupying the space may suffer from allergies. If so, there are ways you can help them out, and it may be as simple as selecting the right paint.
Resene ClinicalCotewaterborne low sheen and waterborne flat paint
Resene ClinicalCote is a low odour, washable waterborne paint finish formulated with anti-microbial silver for use on broadwall areas in buildings such as hospitals, rest homes, medical centres and clinics. Anti-microbial silver protection is internationally recognised as a safe and healthy method of deodorising and sanitising surfaces. It is designed to withstand alcohol and glycol containing hospital cleaners to keep it looking its best. The painted surface can be cleaned just seven days after application. Use Resene ClinicalCote on walls and complement with Resene waterborne enamels on trim and joinery and Resene Ceiling Paint on ceilings for a very low VOC finish. In keeping with the modern trend of low sheen finishes, Resene ClinicalCote is available in both low sheen and satin finishes in a wide range of over 800 Resene colours. The low sheen has a desirable low sheen finish from all angles. Typical uses:
ClinicalCote Low Sheen White: Water, Minerals (Feldspar and Titania), Resin (APEO free and Formaldehyde free), Mineral Oil, Alcohol, Soap, Cellulose, Preservatives < 0.1%, Non-toxic Trace Ingredients < 0.1%. ClinicalCote Satin White: Water, Minerals (Feldspar and Titania), Resin (APEO free and Formaldehyde free), Mineral and Silicone Oils, Alcohol, Soap, Preservatives < 0.1%, Non-toxic Trace Ingredients < 0.1%. |
Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroomsemi-gloss waterborne enamel paint
Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom combines the benefits of a waterborne enamel with added anti-bacterial silver protection and MoulDefender. This breakthrough product may be used to bring enamel style toughness to broadwall areas, allowing you to get a semi-gloss finish with added protection. So adaptable that it may also be used on joinery and trim. Anti-bacterial silver protection was chosen because it is a safe method of deodorising and sanitising surfaces that come in contact with skin, food and water. Use Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom on trim and joinery, Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom (semi-gloss) or Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom on walls complemented by Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom on ceilings. The Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range is available in white and hundreds of popular Resene colours tinted off white tone. Typical uses:
Ingredients: Water, Minerals (Amorphous Silica, Limestone and Titania), Resin (APEO free and Formaldehyde free), Mineral and Silicone Oils, Wax, Alcohol, Soap, Preservatives < 0.1%, Non-toxic Trace Ingredients < 0.1%. |
Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroomflat waterborne enamel paint
The daily rigours of bathrooms, laundries and kitchens means these areas are prone to bacteria and mould buildup, which is why Resene first launched the Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range. Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom combines the benefits of a waterborne enamel with added anti-bacterial silver protection and MoulDefender. Designed to bring enamel style toughness to broadwall areas, allowing you to get a desirable flat finish without sacrificing durability. Anti-bacterial silver protection is internationally recognised as a safe and healthy method of deodorising and sanitising surfaces that come in contact with skin, food and water. Use Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom on ceilings complemented by Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom or Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom (semi-gloss) on walls and Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom on trim and joinery. The Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range is available in white and hundreds of popular Resene colours tinted off white tone. Typical uses:
Ingredients: Water, Minerals (Feldspar, Clay and Titania), Resin (APEO free and Formaldehyde free), Mineral and Silicone Oils, Alcohol, Soap, Preservatives < 0.1%, Non-toxic Trace Ingredients < 0.1%. |
Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroomlow sheen waterborne enamel paint
The daily rigours of bathrooms, laundries and kitchens results in these areas being prone to bacteria and mould build up. Recognising that these areas sometimes require extra special treatment against these organisms, Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom combines the benefits of a popular low sheen waterborne enamel with added anti-bacterial silver protection and the mould protection of MoulDefender. This breakthrough product may be used to bring enamel style toughness to broadwall areas, allowing you to get a low sheen finish with added protection. Very adaptable, it can also be used on interior wet areas. Anti-bacterial silver protection was chosen because it is a safe method of deodorising and sanitising surfaces that come in contact with skin, food and water. Use Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen Kitchen & Bathroom on walls complemented by Resene SpaceCote Flat Kitchen & Bathroom on ceilings and Resene Lustacryl Kitchen & Bathroom (semi-gloss) on trim and joinery. The Resene Kitchen & Bathroom range is available in white and hundreds of popular Resene colours tinted off white tone. Typical uses:
Ingredients: Water, Minerals (Clay and Titania), Resin (APEO free and Formaldehyde free), Mineral and Silicone Oils, Wax, Alcohol, Soap, Preservatives < 0.1%, Non-toxic Trace Ingredients < 0.1%. |
Resene Zylone Sheen Zero - with no added VOCswaterborne low sheen paint
Resene Zylone Sheen Zero is the result of advanced technology that produces a smooth yet ultra tough surface. Drying to an attractive low sheen finish, its ease of application, washability and durability make it an ideal choice for interior use. A very low odour product with no added VOCs. Focused research and development led to popular low odour Resene Zylone Sheen being launched in a no added VOCs version, Resene Zylone Sheen Zero, providing all the benefits of the popular Resene Zylone Sheen with no added VOCs. Having a no added VOC paint base is, of course, just one part of the puzzle. The other part is making sure you don't add VOCs when it comes to tint. Resene formulates and manufactures its own exclusive tinters, which are highly concentrated and have no added VOCs, so Resene colours can be tinted into decorative paint without changing the VOC levels of the paint itself. Resene Zylone Sheen Zero looks and performs the same as the standard product, just with no added VOCs. It is now also texanol free. Typical uses:
Zylone Sheen Zero White: Water, Minerals (Feldspar and Titania), Resin (APEO free and Formaldehyde free), Mineral Oil, Soap, Preservatives < 0.1%, Non-toxic Trace Ingredients < 0.1%. |
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