Evaluated Alternative VICTREX PEEK Polymers, High performance engineering plastic Victrex is a world leader in PEEK and PAEK Polymer solutions. PEEK "polyetheretherketone" polymers, regarded as one of the world's highest performing polymers, support multiple key engineering requirements at the same time with excellent mechanical and wear properties, temperature and chemical resistance, and can meet regulatory standards.
Evaluated Alternative Zelan™ R3 finish: Non-fluorinated, bio-based, durable water repellent finish Zelan™ R3 / Teflon EcoElite™ finish is the first renewably sourced, non-fluorinated repellent finish with the following benefits: • Up to three times more durable than original non-fluorinated repellents • Contains 60 percent renewably sourced raw materials (ASTM D6866-12) and is recognized as a USDA certified biobased product • bluesign® approved, meeting the strict ecological and toxicological requirements of the bluesign® criteria • GOTS approved input finishing chemical
Evaluated Alternative Promoclean™ TP 186B - Paint remover for metal Used in machine construction for micromechanical cleaning and in other industries, PROMOCLEANTM TP 186B was specially formulated for hot and cold cleaning and removal of hard-to-remove varnishes, resists lacquers and paints from all metals used in industry. PROMOCLEANTM TP 186B contains no aromatic or chlorinated components, emulsifying agents or other complex chemicals and is therefore less hazardous to health and the environment than conventional cleaning agents. May be reused after filtering (1 to 3 times depending on application). PROMOCLEANTM TP 186B has low volatility and is ready to use.
Evaluated Alternative Promoclean™ TP 188 - Paint remover for metal PROMOCLEAN TP 188 was specially developed to clean and remove varnish, resist, lacquer and paintfrom all metals used in industry.
Evaluated Alternative PURASOLV® Safe and sustainable solvent PURASOLV® is a range of safe solvents based on lactate esters that provides multifunctional properties. Offering superior solvency for a broad range of active ingredients and combinations, PURASOLV® solvents give the flexibility to develop customizable formulations with optimal efficacy, for enhanced crop protection.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioSoft: outstanding softness for cotton and cotton blend based textiles miDori® bioSoft is a plant seed oil based softener for textiles. It provides an outstanding soft hand for cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. It is a USDA certified bio based product and all of its components, on a CAS number level, underwent a so called Greenscreen for safer chemicals.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® evoPel – state of the art durable water repellent “DWR” miDori® evoPel is a state of the art water repellent, “DWR”, for textile fabrics and garments with excellent durability to home laundry. It works on cotton, synthetics and blends to protect fabrics and garments from rain and water based stains. It is PFOS and PFOA free. Therefore providing an alternative to so called PFC based stain repellent products. It is partially based on plant seed oils and is a USDA certified bio based product.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioSoft CA1: C2C Platinum Level certified textile softener miDori® bioSoft CA1 is a plant seed oil based softener for cotton and cotton blends based textiles/garments. It provides an outstanding soft hand and can be applied without having to change any application, process parameters. The unique selection of raw materials used in its formulation allowed us to obtain the Cradle to Cradle Innovation Institutes Platinum Level Material Health Certificate. It too was screened and received certification under the so called Full Material Disclosure Program from Tox Services, a hazard based screen of all components used to formulate miDori® bioSoft CA1 on a CAS number level.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioDry: unique mix of softness and wicking for cotton and cotton blends miDori® bioDry 1.0 is a plant seed based softener for textiles. It uniquely adds an outstanding softness and wicking to cotton and cotton blend fabrics and garments. Thus adding performance to cotton, respectively giving cotton it natural ability back to absorb and manage moisture. It is a USDA certified biobased product and it was the first textile chemical to receive a Silver GreenScreen for safer chemicals certification. A 100% palm oil free version available as well.
Evaluated Alternative miDori® bioWick – plant seed oil based wicking finish for textiles miDori® bioWick is a plant seed oil based finishing agent for textiles. It helps the fabric to absorb sweat, wick moisture away and dry faster. Compared to standard crude oil based wicking finishes it has a significantly, up to 8 times, lower carbon footprint. It is highly biodegradable ( Zahn/Wellens Test), a USDA certified bio based product and all of its components, on a CAS number level, underwent a so called Greenscreen for safer chemicals.
Evaluated Alternative SUPERCHROME PVD COATING – a green alternative to hexavalent chrome plating SUPERCHROME PVD COATING provides a chrome finish with a decorative character for plastic substrates. Hexavalent chromium is not used in this process. SUPERCHROME PVD COATING is a two-layer coating consisting of a UV cured base coat and a chromium PVD layer on top. Unlike conventional PVD coatings, SUPERCHROME PVD COATING requires no protective top-coat to interfere with the chrome finish. VTI provides the SUPERCHROME PVD COATING process and system technology.
Evaluated Alternative CFQD quantum dots When excited by an external light source, a quantum dot can emit any wavelength of light by tuning the size of the particle. This unique characteristic makes the technology ideal in a wide array of applications such as display, lighting, biomedical and security applications. Nanoco’s leading CFQD® quantum dots contains no cadmium or other toxic heavy metals while maintaining great performance thanks to Nanoco’s patented production process that allows for the manufacture of high quality nanoparticles on a large scale.
Evaluated Alternative Paxymer – halogen free (non-halogenated) flame retardant synergist Paxymer is a patented, green, synergistic flame retardant technology for polyolefins. Paxymer is compatible with halogen free technologies for polyolefin plastics. Paxymer boost the performance of the halogen free flame retardants - allowing for lower dosage of additive and total FR with maintained burning performance. Paxymer offer cost savings of up to 20% and improvement in mechanical and processing properties.