HPD: Certifying the Chemical Transparency of Building Materials
What are paints and building materials made of? What is their complete chemical composition, and how do they affect the indoor air quality we breathe? In an era of growing demand for healthy living and green building, these are not just technical questions—they are questions of responsibility.
KRAFT Paints and BIOCLIMA, both part of the Druckfarben Group, provide clear and well-documented answers by offering products that now carry the internationally recognized HPD – Health Product Declaration certification. This innovative approach highlights the Group’s commitment to transparency regarding the chemical content of its products and their potential health and environmental impacts.
What is HPD Certification?
The HPD certification is an initiative by the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC), a U.S.-based organization promoting transparency in the building materials sector. Through HPD, manufacturers disclose all ingredients in a product in a standardized and comprehensive manner, along with scientific evaluations of their potential health effects.
The certification does not simply assess the product's performance, but rather provides a full "chemical identity" of its components—information of vital importance to architects, designers, engineers, and construction professionals seeking safer, more sustainable materials.
Which Products Were Certified?
As part of its ongoing sustainability strategy, several KRAFT Paints and BIOCLIMA products recently obtained HPD certification, confirming their compliance with strict transparency and health safety standards.
Specifically:
KRAFT Paints
- Interior plastic paints: Master and Master Eco
- Eco-friendly primer: Eco Dur Aqua
BIOCLIMA
- High-performance tile adhesive mortar: Strong Bond
- Primer: ClimaTop Primer
- Decorative finishing render: Climatop Classic
These certified products are now listed on the HPDC platform and are ideal choices for projects aiming to meet green building standards such as LEED, WELL, BREEAM, and others.
Why Does HPD Matter?
The HPD certification:
- Provides detailed information about every ingredient in a product
- Supports material selection for sensitive environments, such as hospitals, schools, homes, and certified buildings
- Promotes health-conscious design by reducing exposure to hazardous substances
- Enhances transparency and trust in the construction process
A Step Forward for Healthy Building
By adopting the HPD standard, the Druckfarben Group once again proves its commitment to innovation and sustainability. Through investments in certifications that deliver real value to professionals and end users alike, the Group contributes to creating safer, healthier, and more environmentally responsible built environments.