Evaluated Alternative Durable and recyclable insulation material ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation is based on volcanic rock. Stone wool is non-combustible which means it can help stop the spread of a building fire and does not contain any chemical flame retardants. In addition, if it is exposed to fire it will not give off any significant amount of toxic smoke. Extremely durable, stone wool lasts more than 65 years without any loss of thermal efficiency, non-combustibility or dimensional stability. It can also be endlessly recycled at a growing number of locations, helping to reduce the amount of construction waste going to landfill.
Evaluated Alternative Nofia® Reactive Oligomers - Halogen Free Flame Retardants for Resin Systems Nofia® OL1001 and Nofia OL3001 Oligomers are low molecular weight, reactive flame retardant additives. The oligomers are phosphorus based additives with phenolic end groups suitable for flame retarding thermoset resins, such as unsaturated polyesters, epoxy, polyurethane and polyurea. They are transparent and highly soluble in polyols and in the typical solvents used in thermoset resin processing.
Alternative Dustex - Bio-based road binder Dustex is based on lignin, nature's own binder, which binds together the wood fibers in spruces. Dustex ensures efficient and environmentally friendly bonding of gravel and dust on gravel roads, and reduces dust problems and increases traffic safety, while strengthening the road surface.
Evaluated Alternative Papira® by Stora Enso - a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam Papira® by Stora Enso is a fully bio-based and biodegradable foam that is completely recyclable in any paper stream. It is a rigid yet flexible foam that provides high protection against shock and offers a plastic-free alternative to polymeric foams such polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (EPS) and polyurethane (PU). Papira is designed for optimal protection of fragile, sensitive and high-value consumer goods such as electronics as well as industrial appliances. It can be fabricated by using different foam cutting techniques and laminated to achieve different structures.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior Flooring Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based urethane equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Interior and Exterior Usage Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Wall Paints Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Decovery® Bio-Based High-Performance Resins for Industrial Wood Applications Decovery® resins are partially made from renewable materials and show a similar or even superior performance compared to conventional waterborne resins. Decovery® contains up to 49% bio-based content and achieves a carbon footprint reduction of up to 34%, thereby enabling companies to develop a more sustainable paint. Decovery® is also a safer alternative. We are pushing the boundaries to offer increasingly healthier solutions. We successfully substituted substances such as NMP, APEO/NPEO and organotin and are continuously pushing to deliver the lowest possible amount of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). Furthermore, Decovery® is proven to deliver the highest quality across a range of indoor and outdoor applications in demanding specialty products. Our paint resins are durable and chemical-resistant; they provide a great finish with no yellowing effect and feel smooth to the touch. While being partially biobased, Decovery® performs equally to (and in some instances even better than) all fossil oil-based acrylic equivalents.
Evaluated Alternative Lineo™ – Non-toxic, renewable material replacing petroleum-based products Lineo™ by Stora Enso is a renewable, wood-based, non-toxic alternative to fossil-based materials. Lineo™ is made of lignin, a complex plant-derived polymer found in the cell walls of almost all dry-land plants. The refined kraft lignin is available as a stable free-flowing brown powder. Lineo™ can be used to replace oil-based phenolic materials in a range of applications, such as in resins for plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), laminated veneer lumber (LVL), paper lamination and insulation material. After cellulose, lignin is the biggest renewable source of carbon anywhere. Lineo™ is ideal for companies looking for alternatives to petroleum-based products. It is a non-toxic raw material with a traceable origin and stable cost structure. It also contributes to resource efficiency since it fully utilitses wood from other production processes.
Alternative MECELLOSE® - an additive for cement MECELLOSE, environmentally friendly, uses cellulose as a primary source, which can be obtained from wood or cotton.
Alternative HIT-CT 1 - concrete Clean-Tec grout with premium performance for concrete attachments in a form that minimizes risks to health and the environment.
Evaluated Alternative Trifilon Switch® - Bio-based plastic polymers Trifilon Switch® is a bio-based plastic from a leading Swedish biocomposite-maker. Switch uses polymer resins derived from starch, which are plant-based, and reinforces them with industrial hemp fibers from Northern European farms. The blends are available in different ratios, currently from 10 to 30% fiber-fill. Trifilon delivers granulates that can be used in existing injection molding machines. Switch is also available for extrusion molding.
Evaluated Alternative FR CROS – Halogen free flame retardant for coating systems The FR CROS® Series provides halogen-free ammonium polyphosphates for intumescent coating systems. FR CROS® specialties are key ingredients in intumescent paints and coatings influencing the performance and stability of the finished coating. They ensure the long-term bearing capacity of the steel beam in case of fire. FR CROS improves the fire resistance of steel.
Evaluated Alternative OrganoWood; Environmentaly friendly wood & woodprotection OrganoWood is perfect for public Environments as well as private properties. Kindergardens, schools, parks, housing and much more. Protected Wood for cladding, decking, fencing etc. * Silver-gray finish * Durable * Minimum maintenance * Free from harmful Chemicals * Environmentally Friendly
Evaluated Alternative Lignin - a non-toxic material for endless applications Lignin is a phenolic biopolymer and one of the main components of the plant cell wall of woods, grasses etc. Lignin is bio-based and compostable depending on the application. LignoPure effectively helps materials science and life science companies revolutionize their portfolio with tailor-made, sustainable product solutions made from lignin.
Evaluated Alternative Phthalate-free plasticizer for general applications OXSOFT GPO is a phthalate-free plasticizer that can replace traditional phthalate products and is being applied in a broad variety of end-uses, such as automotive, construction, wire and cable insulation, flooring, household and medical applications. OXSOFT GPO is suitable as a general purpose plasticizer. The properties are very similar as DOP and OXSOFT GPO can be used as a direct replacement for DOP but also for other general purpose phthalates like DINP.
Evaluated Alternative Phthalate-free plasticizer for construction applications OXSOFT 3G8 is a phthalate-free plasticizer that can replace traditional phthalate products and is being applied in end-uses, such construction. OXSOFT 3G8 combines some unique properties like superior low temperature performance, high resilience and good migration resistance. OXSOFT 3G8 shows outstanding VOC results making it suitable for all applications where non-VOC is required.
Evaluated Alternative Phthalate-free plasticizer for medical, automotive & construction applications OXSOFT TOTM LE is a phthalate-free plasticizer that can replace traditional phthalate products and is being applied in a broad variety of end-uses. OXSOFT TOTM is a permanent, non-migrating plasticizer with excellent elevated temperature properties. In every application where migration is a concern OXSOFT TOTM can limit these concerns due to its permanent character. Suggested and existing applications are medical, cable and wire. In automotive and in-house applications OXSOFT TOTM is highly recommended due to outstanding fogging and non-VOC properties.
Evaluated Alternative Microfibers – Biodegradable material made from feather waste Bioextrax has developed a completely bio-based process to hydrolyze chicken and turkey feathers to produce keratin rich microfibers. The microfibers are first-of-its-kind and can only be produced with the Bioextrax patent-pending method. The fibers are strong, have low density, and possess good absorption and resilient properties (including high thermo-stability). Further, they are biodegradable and does not cause any environmental pollution. The fibers are also cheap to produce using a chemical-free technology, and based on a readily available raw material.
Evaluated Alternative Sustainable flooring free from formaldehyde Bauwerk is breaking new ground with its Silente technology. Silente products are based on the Cradle to Cradle® design principle and it stands for a closed-loop recirculation cycle and rigorous quality assurance of the raw materials. Silente technology guarantees reduced footfall sound and optimum impact sound improvement. Two products created with the Silente technology is Bauwerk Multipark Silente and Cleverpark Silente, which consist of a 2-layer parquet. The surface is treated with natural oxidation-cured oil or treated with an acrylic lacquer that do not contain solvents or formaldehyde. The strips are made with high precision tongue and groove joints. They are installed exclusively with the bonding technique over suitable subfloors.
Evaluated Alternative EonCoat CR – Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel EonCoat CR, permanently protects Carbon Steel from corrosion. A 2-component ceramic coating forms an amorf alloy of phosphate-glass on carbon steel, that's impermeable for oxygen and humidity. Therefore the steel can't corrode. The ceramic shell protects against impact and abrasion.
Evaluated Alternative X-Fog: more effective fire extinguishing - also suitable for wood and textiles X-Fog is for Industry and Fire & Rescue Services for Class A fires X-Fog is suitable for all types of water spray, low pressure, pressurized low-pressure and high pressure. X-Fog can be injected or mixed directly into the tank Experiments have shown that X-Fog has a better extinguishing efficiency and a considerably better re-ignition protection. X-Fog optimizes sprinkler systems.
Evaluated Alternative Composite Poles: alternative to wooden poles containing creosote/wolmanite Jerol Composite Utility and Telecom distribution pole. Safe, environmentally friendly, toxic free, maintenace free and with a service life of more than 80 years. Also used in several other applications like poles for road and traffic lighting, road signs and road signals. Crash safe according to EN 12767. CE certified.
Evaluated Alternative Bio-based 5-HMF as formaldehyde substitute in UF, MF and PF resins Bio-based 5-HMF has the potential as economically and ecologically interesting formaldehyde substitute in UF, MF and PF resins
Evaluated Alternative Highly Effective Chrome-free Corrosion Inhibitor for Coatings Using our patented and award-winning technology, Hexigone produces safer and smarter, corrosion inhibiting pigment which answers the industry’s search for a functional, highly effective and versatile additive to replace and exceed the performance of hexavalent chromate. Given REACH legislation banning the use of hexavalent chromate within the UK, Hexigone aims to replace toxic chemicals used in the anti-corrosion market with our disruptive micro/nano reservoir technologies, creating ‘smart’ coatings. Our additives will enable coatings to protect for longer in an intelligent manner, increasing the lifetime cycle of the end product, reducing the drain on primary resources.
Evaluated Alternative SOL FR® - flame retardants made from natural cellulose The new generation of environmentally friendly silicone-nitrogen FR cellulose fiber SOL FR® is made from raw materials including natural cellulose and flame retardants. SOL FR® is produced through spinning and solidifying after a grafting reaction between cellulose solution and new silicon-nitrogen flame retardants, which can remain its original frameshape after burning without releasing toxic smoke and exerting bad effect on natural environment after its waste degradation, overcoming the current problems of poisonous gas released by burning phosphorus-containing flame-resistant fabric and water eutrophication in the process of waste degradation. The filament and stable fiber produced by this technique can be used to make into military protective clothing, firefighter uniform, knitting and weaving textile products for household and public interior furnishings.
Evaluated Alternative Saltex BioFill™ - a 100% natural infill material for artificial turf Saltex BioFill™ is a planted-based infill material for artificial turf that is extracted from sugar cane. It is industrially processed and completely organic, biodegradable and recyclable. It is produced carbon neutral in a controlled environment and based on non-GMO renewable feedstock. It complies with REACH as an article. When Saltex BioFill™ migrates out of the field this will have no impact on the environment. The material is certified biodegradable and will break down in seawater.
Evaluated Alternative High-performing concrete made from Elephant Grass vibers is able to make concrete from a biobased mortar of Elephant Grass. A mixture with the lowest possible ecological footprint and high technical performance. 3D printing is applied. Constructions are possible that previously were not feasible, or very expensive.
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.
Evaluated Alternative OrganoComp; A green biocomposite for advanced applications What makes wood so strong and why do certain plants burn slower than others? For more than 20 years, OrganoClick has been conducting research in biomimetics, studying how nature creates its amazing functions. One result is the unique green biocomposite OrganoComp™ which is both light and strong and can be given specific properties such as fire retardancy and water resistance. At the same time, it can be made large in size and moulded into complex 3-dimensional shapes enabling creative design.