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StoClimasan Color the interior paint that continuously degrades harmful substances and reduces odours.
Did you know that theres a paint which cleans the air? Yes, its true the active paint from Sto! And we are delighted
that Sto has been the company to achieve this innovative leap.
Research and development are a very special focus Today, we would like to present one of our
at Sto. The company unremittingly questions the latest technological feats the first active
status quo with a characteristic inquisitiveness interior paint on the market to incorporate a
that drives its ongoing experimentation and photocatalytic process that actively improves
modernisation efforts. Such an approach is the indoor climate:
crucial, if we are to keep improving and building StoClimasan Color.
on our past achievements. While this is not always
a simple task, it is clearly a worthwhile endeav-
our as demonstrated by Stos long-standing
unrivalled innovative leadership.
StoClimasan Color the
perfect interior coating
with active
air-purifying effect.
StoClimasan Colors air-purifying effect is based The result is a verifiable marked improvement in
on the natural principle of photosynthesis in green the quality of room air.
plants. Photosynthesis serves to produce oxygen
and glucose, using chlorophyll as a catalyst. This paint is thus a particular boon at heavily
frequented locations, such as medical practices,
Our new innovation also employs a catalyst. restaurants, hotels, clinics, etc.
Under the effects of light be it daylight or
artificial interior lighting the catalyst is activated,
organic substances are continuously degraded
and the pollution in the air is reduced.
An unflagging commit-
ment to progress: Stos
research and development
team is unremitting in its
efforts to evolve better
solutions.
FAQ Questions to Dr. Peter Grochal,
Development Manager at Sto
How exactly does StoClimasan Color work? What substances does StoClimasan Color
StoClimasan Color incorporates special pigments, degrade?
Visible Light Catalysts (VLC) which become active Organic substances are degraded over varying
under the influence of visible light and set to time spans.
work breaking down harmful organic substances
and odorous substances into small, harmless What organic compounds occur indoors?
Dr. Peter Grochal, Develop-
constituents. This process continues as long as The most diverse range of substances can occur
ment Manager at Sto, is
responsible for the devel- sufficient light is available. inside buildings. Measurements are carried out
opment of new products. with the aid of Molhaves mixture. This consists
What is photocatalysis? of 22 substances from the areas of solvents,
Catalytic processes which are triggered by light! plasticisers, ketones, esters, alcohols and many
The term catalysis refers to the acceleration of more besides.
a chemical conversion process by a substance
(catalyst) which is not consumed itself. What happens if there is no light?
In photocatalysis, the desired effect only The process will become inactive as soon as the
ensues after the actual catalyst has been excited room turns dark or inadequate light is available.
by light (sun, lamps). A photocatalyst is thus
inactive in the dark. The best-known example of a Do I actually need to ventilate my rooms any
photocatalytic process is photosynthesis, whereby more?
the photocatalyst chlorophyll enables glucose It is always a good idea to air rooms. As a general
and oxygen to be formed from water and carbon principle it is to be assumed that the outside air
dioxide under the effect of light. Other examples is better than the air indoors. StoClimasan Color
of catalysis are exhaust gas purification for does not improve or alter the humidity situation
combustion engines and metabolic processes (e.g. indoors. Humidity needs to be expelled by cross-
using enzymes, vitamins as biocatalysts). ventilation.
Does StoClimasan Color work on all substrates? Is the paint more susceptible to soiling than
StoClimasan Color can be used on all interior other coatings?
surfaces, including ceilings, just like a conventional No.
interior paint.
Can I clean or wash surfaces finished in
Do I need to install additional light sources? StoClimasan Color?
No, standard indoor light sources are fully adequate. Yes. StoClimasan Color has been formulated as a
As a general principle, the greater the light intensity, matt interior paint of wet abrasion category 2 in
the better the effect will be. accordance with BS EN 13300. This means that
StoClimasan Color surfaces can be cleaned with a
damp cloth.
StoClimasan Color incorporates a special areas. They originate from building materials,
photocatalyst which is able to continuously furniture, items of daily use and a host of other
degrade organic compounds, including carbon sources. StoClimasan Color is able to degrade
monoxide and water, under the influence of light. these substances on a continuous basis:
Organic compounds are highly prevalent in indoor
Substances which are suspended Normal room lighting activates The quality of the room air is
in the room air become deposited the catalyst in the paint, breaking noticeably improved as a result.
on the painted surfaces of walls the substances down into their
and ceilings. constituent matter on the surface.
Head Office
Sto Ltd.
2 Gordon Avenue
Hillington Park
Glasgow G52 4TG
Tel +44 (0)141 892 8000
Fax +44 (0)141 404 9001
info.uk@sto.com
www.sto.co.uk