A new ‘pollution-absorbing paint technology’ that comes in the form of a paint or clear coating, can be applied both internally and externally, is said by the Swiss company behind it to be ‘easy-to-use and scientifically proven’, and which ‘turns walls and surfaces into a natural air purifier’, is now available in the UK
Airlite SRL says Airlite is ‘100% natural, entirely water-soluble, and VOC-free’, and will eliminate up to 88.8% of air pollution – by neutralising gases such as nitrogen oxide and nitrogen dioxide. It also neutralises odours, repels dust and airborne dirt, and ‘eliminates 99.9% of bacteria – by blocking the growth of mould and microbes, and removing airborne germs and antibioticresistant superbugs’.
The company said: “Applying it on a 100 m2surface reduces air pollution as effectively as an area of 100 m2planted with mature trees.” Airlite began life in 2003 when Italian scientist, Massimo Bernadoni, began investigating the growing issue of air pollutants and their effect on world health. By using a mineralbased powder formula, rather than a liquid suspension, he was able to remove polymers from the base product, thus enabling the coating to work effectively, ‘while reducing any potential hazardous by-products to a simple, safe, salt solution’.