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 FireRein Eco-Gel™ - Firefighting gel Eco-Gel™ is a patented water additive that is instantly transformed into a highly effective firefighting hydrogel when introduced into a water stream at concentrations ranging from 1%-6% by volume. Most foams and gels contain surfactants or other chemicals that are known of being toxic. FireRein has achieved the development of a non-toxic, environmentally benign fire suppression product that performs as well as existing chemically derived products. Eco-Gel™ is the only firefighting water additive certified by UL and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be 100% bio-based.
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® 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 Elevance Clean 1200 Boost the performance of your cleaning formulations by rapidly penetrating your most challenging soils. Market Applications include: Metal Cleaning Industrial and Institutional Degreasing Transportation On-shore and Off-shore Degreasing Industrial Food Processing
Evaluated Alternative Elevance Clean 1000 Reduce d-limonene dependence while providing price and supply stability without impacting formulation performance. Market Applications include: Asphalt and Tar Removal Crude Oil and Crude Oil Deposits Metal Degreasing
Evaluated Alternative High purity US grown natural indigo Natural indigo is a sustainable crop and our product has been certified as bio based by the USDA. Denim mills, dye houses and artisans can be assured of a traceable real natural indigo product.
Evaluated Alternative good natured Plant-Based Desk Accessories From paper clip dispensers and pencil holders, to stackable desk trays and vertical file holders, all our desk accessories are made with 85% plant-based materials.
Evaluated Alternative good natured Plant-Based Compost Bins Compost collectors are made with 90% plant-based materials.