Energy saving
Unlike air purifiers, Gush paints remove pollutants without any electrical costs.
No sorcery, just science.
Read on to learn just exactly how our paint protects you and your loved ones from indoor air pollution.
01 The Problem
Indoor air pollution
We spend approximately 90% of our time indoors. When we leave our homes, we huddle in offices, schools or malls – spaces prone to indoor pollutants. VOCs, viruses, bacteria, mould, allergens and chemical particles have an effect our physical health, wellbeing and productivity.
VOCs: the biggest culprit
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are gases released from products or chemical processes. Many products release VOCs: cleaning liquids, aerosols, furniture, post-renovation odours, electronics – even our bodies.
Benzene
Benzene
Odour
Sweet, gasoline-like
Appearance
Clear to light yellow
Found in glues, paints, furniture wax, detergents and cigarette smoke.
How does it harm the body?
Benzene stops the bone marrow from producing enough red blood cells, which can cause anemia. It reduces levels of antibodies, causing a drop in white blood cells – essentially damaging the immune system.
Effects of exposure
Dry or watery eyes, headaches, cough, breathlessness, lethargy and respiratory ailments.
Formaldehyde
Odour
Pungent, vinegar-like
Appearance
Colourless
Found in building and decor materials, hair products, nail polish, cigarette smoke.
How does it harm the body?
Formaldehyde damages the liver, lungs, kidneys and the central nervous system while increasing the risk of cancer. It also aggravates respiratory conditions.
Effects of exposure
Dry or watery eyes, headaches, cough, breathlessness, lethargy.
Acetaldehyde
Odour
Pungent, fruity
Appearance
Clear, colourless liquid
Found in plants, ripe fruits and vegetables, cigarette smoke, diesel, perfumes and flooring.
How does it harm the body?
The effects of acetaldehyde are similar to a hangover. Besides impairing brain, motor and memory functions, it also damages DNA and cell membranes, causing scar tissue.
Effects of exposure
Irritated eyes, skin and respiratory tract; lightheadness, skin rashes, coughing.
Toluene
Odour
Sharp, sweet
Appearance
Clear, colourless
Found in metal cleaners, varnishes, shellac, nail polish, glues, rust preventives, printing inks.
How does it harm the body?
Toluene damages the heart, liver, kidneys and lungs. It causes numbness in the hands or feet. It also affects the development of babies in the womb. Exposure can induce confusion of anxiety.
Effects of exposure
Irritated eyes, nose and throat; dry or cracked skin, headaches, dizziness, stupor.
Xylene
Odour
Sweet
Appearance
Colourless
Found in furniture refinishers, paint thinners, solvents, lacquers.
How does it harm the body?
Xylene slows the nervous system’s responsiveness and disrupts the functioning of nerve cells. It slows reaction time and reduces muscle coordination.
Effects of exposure
Irritated eyes, nose, skin and throat; headaches, slow reaction time, loss of muscle coordination.
Benzene
Formaldehyde
Acetaldehyde
Toluene
Xylene
02 The Solution
We’ve teamed up with leading scientists and research partners to innovate a proven paint formulation that rids the air of pollutants.
Air-purifying walls
Gush paints transform the largest surface area in your space into passive air purifiers.
Clean air, 24/7
No light necessary to remove pollutants from your air. We’ve got you round the clock.
Gush Proprietary Catalyst (GPC)
Gush Proprietary Catalyst (GPC)
Gush Absorption Element (GAE)
VOCs don’t stand a chance
Our GPC’s catalytic agents have an activation energy of more than 120 kcal/mol. This cuts the organic chemical bonds in most VOCs.
Say goodbye to odours
Our GPC breaks down 99% of VOCs and deodorizes your space of chemical fumes, within 21 hours.
Stops microbial growth
The GAE’s absorption capacity of 19.64 g/m² deprives mould spores and bacteria of water to sprout on the painted surface.
Clean air, more quickly
The GAE’s hygroscopic nature draws pollutants to the wall, increasing the rate of contact so more pollutants are broken down in less time.
03 Testing
We conducted various third-party tests to certify our product’s efficacy against VOCs, bacteria and mould growth as shown below:
VOC removal
VOC removal
Anti-bacterial
Anti-moulding
Air quality
- Benzene
- Toluene
- Formaldehyde
Our GPC breaks down 99% of VOCs and deodorises your space of chemical fumes, within 21 hours.
- E. Coli
- S. aureus
Tested by Advanced Materials Technology Centre
99% removal of E.Coli and S.aureus bacteria.
Gush paint mould growth tests
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Tested by Nanyang Technological University
100% clear of mould.
CH20 Analysis
Tested by Nanyang Technological University
Improvement of air quality over time.
04 Reports
Stay in the loop with our latest studies, product improvements, demonstrations and new innovations.
05 Accreditations
We’ve got a suite of accreditations and awards from respected institutions, so that you can be sure you’re getting nothing but the best.
Accreditations
- U.S. Green Building Council Member
- GreenLabel Singapore Product
- Singapore Alliance for Action (AfA) on Sustainable Spaces: Member
Certifications
- GREENGUARD Gold
- International Organization for Standardization: 14004 & 9001
- Singapore Green Building Product: 4 ticks (leader)