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Key contribution
Ecophon products do not contain any perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) or isocyanate-based polyurethane products, and consequently meet the requirements in Part 1 and Part 4 of the Toxic Material Reduction feature.
Aim
To minimize the impact of hazardous building material chemicals on indoor air quality and protect the health of manufacturing and maintenance workers.
Detailed requirement
Part 1: Perfluorinated Compound Limitation
This compound is not present in the following condition: at levels equal to or greater than 100 ppm in components that constitute at least 5% by weight of a furniture or furnishing (drapes/curtains) assembly.
Part 2: Flame Retardant Limitation
Halogenated flame retardants are limited in the following components to 0.01% (100 ppm) to the extent allowable by local code:
- Window and waterproofing membranes, door and window frames and siding.
- Flooring, ceiling tiles and wall coverings.
- Piping and electrical cables, conduits and junction boxes.
- Sound and thermal insulation.
- Upholstered furniture and furnishings, textiles and fabrics.
Part 3: Phthalate (Plasticizers) Limitation
DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP or DNOP are limited in the following components to 0.01% (100 ppm):
- Flooring, including resilient and hard surface flooring and carpet.
- Wall coverings, window blinds and shades, shower curtains, furniture and upholstery.
- Plumbing pipes and moisture barriers.
Part 4: Isocyanate-Based Polyurethane Limitation
Products based on this element are not used in Interior finishes.
Part 5: Urea-Formaldehyde Restriction
Urea-formaldehyde presence is limited in the following components to 100 ppm:
- Furniture or any composite wood products.
- Laminating adhesives and resins.
- Thermal insulation.
See detailed requirement for Toxic Material Reduction
Our contribution
Environmental sustainability is at the heart of our business. In 2010 we succeeded in creating a new type of glass wool that combines a plant-based binder, a very high content of recycled glass (>70%) and minimal CO2 emissions.
We call it 3rd generation glass wool and it is used in all our sound absorbers. Thanks to the plant-based binder, emissions of chemicals such as VOCs and formaldehyde are extremely low. Our products do not contain any perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) or isocyanate-based polyurethane products. This means they meet the requirements in Part 1 and Part 4 of the Toxic Material Reduction feature.
