UCAR Emulsion Systems and Monomers Introduces EnVia™
Green Certification Program
Cary, N.C. (9/3/09) – UCAR Emulsion Systems and
Monomers is introducing its EnVia program, a new initiative
designed to help formulators of coatings, adhesives, sealants
and construction products find the raw materials they need to
meet and exceed their sustainable formulating targets.
“Products that carry the EnVia brand must pass a rigorous
certification program to ensure they are suitable for use in
sustainable formulations,” Eric Kaiser, Latex Marketing
Director, said. “Customers can then focus on selecting products
with the performance and processing benefits they need and have
confidence that the product will comply with the latest
environmental standards.”
UCAR Emulsion Systems and
Monomers has identified four criteria for the program. In order
to qualify, products must help companies reduce air pollution
emissions, meet VOC regulatory targets, minimize environmental
impact and enable formulation of high-performance finished
products. Specific requirements include:
- No added alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APEO) surfactants
- No added formaldehyde or formaldehyde donors
- Total latex VOC less than five grams per liter
- Below regulatory reporting limits of carcinogens,
reproductive toxins and ozone depleting compounds
- Low residual monomer levels (less than 500 ppm total
residual monomer)
- Green Seal™ compliance (less than 0.01% per component)
- Minimal use of substances identified under California
Prop 65 (use of all such substances will be clearly
documented)
- Less than 0.1% Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS)
- No added phthalates, triphenyl or tributyl tins, 1,2 -
dichlorobenzene
“You won’t see the EnVia trade name attached to every product
we sell,” Kaiser explained. “The select group of products that
carry the EnVia endorsement represent both innovative science
and process expertise that are the heart of our vision for
sustainable products.”
To learn more about the EnVia program or other information
regarding UCAR Emulsion Systems and Monomers, call
1-866-837-5532 or visit
www.ucarlatex.com.
About UCAR Emulsion Systems and Monomers UCAR Emulsion
Systems and Monomers, previously Dow Specialty Latex and Dow
Acrylic Monomers (Clear Lake, Texas Operations), is operating as
an independent business under FTC control following Dow’s
acquisition of Rohm and Haas. The new business is made up of
assets from the Dow Specialty Latex and Dow Acrylates businesses
in North America, including product chemistries, manufacturing,
sales, marketing and technical resources.
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