Why Non-Toxic Matters
Why Choosing Non-Toxic Sealants Matters to Your Family and Home
When you seal wood, you're not just protecting a surface. You're making a choice about what chemicals will be present in your home, your farm, and your life. That choice matters — more than most people realize.
The Hidden Danger in Traditional Sealants
Conventional wood sealers rely on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — toxic chemicals that evaporate into the air as the product dries. Common VOCs include:
- Benzene — Known carcinogen
- Toluene — Causes neurological damage, especially in children
- Xylene — Respiratory irritant linked to developmental harm
- Formaldehyde — Probable carcinogen
Most traditional sealers also contain petroleum byproducts, soy oils, antifreeze, PFAS (forever chemicals), and phthalates — all of which persist in your home long after application.
Who's Most Vulnerable?
Children & Pets: Developing lungs are far more susceptible to chemical damage. Kids playing near freshly sealed decks or crawlspaces breathe concentrated fumes that adults might not even notice.
Pregnant Women: VOC exposure during pregnancy has been linked to developmental issues and birth defects in scientific literature.
Anyone with Asthma or Respiratory Sensitivity: VOCs trigger immediate respiratory reactions — coughing, shortness of breath, and long-term airway damage.
Farm Animals: Horses in freshly sealed stalls, livestock around treated barns, and pets in sealed crawlspaces have no choice but to breathe what you're exposing them to.
The TRICOPOLYMER Difference
TRICOPOLYMER formulations contain:
✓ Zero VOCs — No toxic fumes during or after application
✓ No petroleum byproducts — Water-based, not solvent-based
✓ No soy oils or antifreeze — None of the hidden additives in conventional brands
✓ No PFAS — We don't use forever chemicals
✓ No phthalates — No chemical softeners that leach into soil or groundwater
✓ FDA/USDA/EPA Compliant — Safe for food contact surfaces and animal environments
Real Performance, Without the Toxins
You might wonder: If non-toxic formulas are this safe, how do they actually *work*?
The answer: TRICOPOLYMER's proprietary water-based chemistry delivers the same durability as traditional sealers — protecting wood from UV damage, weathering, rot, and mold — without compromising safety.
Proof is in the performance: 4.93-star rating, 10 million+ sq ft sealed, 350,000+ customers, zero recalls in 28 years.
What You Can Feel Good About
When you choose TRICOPOLYMER, you're choosing:
- A product your kids can play near without risk
- A sealer safe around horses, livestock, and pets
- Protection that won't leach toxins into your soil or water
- A formula backed by 28+ years of real-world testing
- A brand with zero recalls and a proven track record
Your family's health shouldn't be the price of protecting your home. TRICOPOLYMER proves it doesn't have to be.