About the Technology
These additives comprise essential oils from Eucalyptus and Peppermint plants. The product is eco-friendly and do not pose health hazard to occupants at lower concentration. 1% volume fraction of additives is recommended to be mixed with commercially available paints. The product was used in exterior painting of the Demonstration Building.
Technical Specifications
- Material : Oily Liquid
- Colour : Clear to pale yellow
- Eucalyptol : 90 %
- Menthol :40%
- Soluble in ether, ethanol and chloroform
Salient Features
- Controls fungal growth in walls
- Can be applied in interior and exterior surface of the building
- Have a shelf life up to 4 years
Economic Aspects
- Cost effective
- Plant leaves are locally available
- Isolated by steam distillation (A pilot plant)
