What Does "GREEN" Mean for the Chemicals in
Glacier Tek, Inc. Products?
Today, the most encompassing definition of a "GREEN" chemical has been developed by the
U.S. Department of Interior.
It states that a "GREEN" chemical:
- Must NOT contain *'carcinogens', **'mutagens', or ***'teratogens'.
*carcinogen = cancer-causing agent
**mutagen = any agent, such as ultraviolet light, radioactive element, or chemical ingredient which can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism
***teratogens = (According to "American Heritage"), any agent such as virus, a drug, or radiation, that adversely affects and causes malformations of a developing embryo or fetus ).
- Must NOT contain any ozone depleting compounds, greenhouse gases or substances that contribute to smog
- Must have a chemical P.H. between 4 and 9.
- Must NOT be corrosive or irritating to the skin or eyes.
- V.O.C. levels must meet or be less volatile than the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable V.O.C. level for various categories.
- Must NOT be delivered in aerosol cans with a petrochemical propellant.
- Must NOT contain petrochemical-derived fragrances.
- Must NOT contain dyes.
- Must be dispensed through automatic systems in order to reduce employee contact with chemicals.
- Must NOT contain any chemicals under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
- Must NOT constitute hazardous wastes.
- Must NOT contain arsenic, lead, cadium, cobalt, chromium, mercury, zinc, nickel and/or selenium.
- Must NOT contain petroleum distillates.
- Must NOT be "combustible".
- Must be "Biodegradable".
- Must be "Bio-based".
- Must NOT contain chlorinated solvents.
- Must NOT contain persistent or bio-accumulative substances.
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