Exhibit M3 - Environmental Sustainable Products.pdf

EXHIBIT M4

Environmentally Sustainable Products and GSA Attribute Preferences

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