Environmental Credentials
The Environmentally
Responsible Choice
IFS powder coatings offer substantial sustainability advantages over liquid PVDF paints or anodizing, without compromise on performance, color, or specification.
VOCs
Negligible / Zero
Utilisation
Up to 97%
Certification
Manufacturers EPDs
Endorsement
EPA Recommended
Why Powder?
Sustainable
by Design
Choosing IFS powder coatings means choosing the same level of performance as liquid PVDF or anodizing, with a fraction of the environmental impact. No solvents, no toxic waste, no chrome primer required.
Our architectural range has achieved manufacturers Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for third-party verification, enabling you to meet your sustainability objectives and contribute to LEED.
Request EPD documentationLow / Negligible VOCs
Powder coatings contain no solvents and therefore produce negligible VOC emissions, a fundamental advantage over liquid architectural coatings.
Up to 97% Utilisation
Any overspray can be reclaimed and reused or recycled, delivering up to a 97% utilisation rate from every box of powder. Liquid paints cannot be reclaimed.
Reduced Energy Usage
Powders often cure at lower temperatures than liquid coatings. With no solvents, air recycling in the spray booth is significantly reduced, cutting energy costs.
Sustainability Benefits
Six Reasons to Choose Powder
Every one of these advantages holds true regardless of your industry or application.
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No Hazardous Waste
No toxic waste is generated during powder application. No sludge and no waste removal, reducing both cost and production time.
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Single Coat Performance
Powder coatings achieve the same or better chemical, mechanical, and weathering performance as liquid, all in a single coat.
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Lower CO₂ Emissions
A DSM life cycle analysis showed powder coatings have both lower VOC and lower CO₂ emissions than comparable liquid coatings.
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EPA Recommended
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends powder coatings as a sustainable coating option.
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Manufacturers EPDs
IFS has manufacturers Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for architectural products, giving you third-party verified sustainability credentials for LEED compliance.
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No Chrome Primer Required
For architectural applications, IFS powder coatings do not require a chrome-based primer on aluminum, unlike 70% PVDF liquid coatings.
Certified Products
Architectural EPD Range
IFS has manufacturers EPDs for each architectural product, third-party verified to help you meet LEED requirements.
- IFS 500FP Fluoropolymer AAMA 2605 for the highest durability, EPD certified. View chemistry
- IFS 400SD Super Durable AAMA 2604 with 10+ year exterior performance, EPD certified. View chemistry
- IFS 300SP Standard Polyester AAMA 2603 for all-purpose interior and exterior use, EPD certified. View chemistry
Make the Environmentally Responsible Choice.
Same performance. Same colors. Lower impact. Talk to IFS about your sustainability goals.