13.- Exhibit M3_ Sustainable Products and GSA Attribute Preferences (1).pdf
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Exhibit M3 is a comprehensive table detailing environmentally sustainable product options and preferences for the General Services Administration (GSA). The document provides a detailed matrix of various product categories including adhesives, cleaners, sealers, degreasers, fuel additives, and other industrial materials, with specific guidance on preferable contents and contents to avoid. Each product category is evaluated based on three key attributes: non-toxic options, biobased product availability, and current GSA Advantage offering status, with recommendations focusing on low-VOC, biodegradable, and environmentally friendly alternatives that minimize harmful chemical components like SARA 313 chemicals, petroleum distillates, and aerosol-based products.
The table systematically outlines preferred characteristics for each product type, such as water-based or latex-based sealers, enzyme-based descalers, biobased lubricants, and CFC-free spray foam, while explicitly identifying chemical compounds and substances to be avoided. A notable feature is the product availability column, which uses symbols (ü, ü*, X) to indicate whether products are available through GSA Advantage, available but not currently offered, or currently unavailable. The document includes a critical note that environmental product indicators on the GSA Advantage website are vendor-specified and not independently verified, advising procurement professionals to examine Material Safety Data Sheets prior to purchase.
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Product Availability
Non-toxic
Optional
Biobased Optional Product
Use Preferable Contents Contents to Avoid
Adhesive – Aerosol
Rubber-based; low-VOC SARA 313 chemicals (cyclohexane, hexane, methylene chloride); petroleum distillates; CFCs ü X
Adhesive – Epoxy
Non-toxic; low-VOC Isopropyl alcohol; SARA 313 chemicals (toluene) ü X
Adhesive Remover
Soy-based mixture; citrus extract;
low-VOC
Aerosol; petroleum distillates ü ü
Coil Cleaner
Non-acid cleaners with non-toxic, biobased contents; low-VOC; if acid must be used acetic or phosphoric acid are preferable
Sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, or similar caustic chemicals. SARA 313 chemicals (trichloroethylene) ü ü
Concrete/Wood Sealer
Water-based, latex-based, or biobased sealers; low-VOC
Acrylonitrile; SARA 313 chemicals (n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone) ü ü
Degreaser Water or biobased (soy) degreasers;
non-toxic; non-aerosol; low-VOC
Aerosol; petroleum distillates ü ü
Deicer (Road and Windshield)
Biodegradable windshield deicer;
salt-free ice melt; magnesium chloride or calcium chloride; calcium magnesium or magnesium acetate
SARA 313 chemicals (methanol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylene glycol);
aerosol; sodium chloride ü ü
Descaler Enzyme-based descaler; urea;
trisodium phosphate; low-VOC
Hydrochloric (muriatic) acid or similar caustic compounds (oxatic or hydrofluoric acid); sodium hypochlorite ü ü
Fuel Additive Biobased; non-toxic Petroleum distillates ü ü
Graffiti Remover Biobased content (soy/corn); low-
VOC
SARA 313 chemicals (toluene, xylene);
acetone; isopropyl alcohol ü* ü
Grease / Lubricant
Biodegradable/biobased content (soy or vegetable oil); non-toxic; re-refined lubricating oils; low-VOC
Petroleum or mineral-based oils;
metallic soaps or polyurea derivatives;
sulfur, chlorine, zinc; amine phosphate or other irritants ü ü
Light Bulbs Energy Star or FEMP fluorescent bulbs or tubes; reduced mercury content
Mercury N/A N/A
Mastic Water or acrylic-based; non-toxic;
low-VOC
Petroleum-distillates (mineral spirits) ü X
Paint Remanufactured or recycled paint;
water-based or latex-based; low-
VOC
Aerosol; oil-based (alkyd) paints (mineral spirits, aliphatic hydrocarbons);
SARA 313 chemicals (toluene, xylene, ethyl benzene); acetone ü X
Paint Remover Biobased; non-toxic; low-VOC SARA 313 chemicals (n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, methanol, methylene chloride); isopropyl alcohol ü* ü
Spray Foam CFC-free; biobased (soy); low-VOC HCFCs; SARA 313 chemicals (formaldehyde) X ü* ü Product available and offered through GSA Advantage ü* Product available, but not currently offered through GSA Advantage X Product currently not available
Notes:
a - On the GSA Advantage website some environmental product indicators, such as ‘Non-Toxic’ and ‘Biobased’, are specified by the product vendor and have not been independently verified. Prior to procurement, it is important to examine the Material Safety
EXHIBIT M3
Environmentally Sustainable Products and GSA Attribute Preferences
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