Photoluminescent Exit Signs

Balco, Inc.
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Description: UL 924 rated Photoluminescent Emergency Exit Signs
MasterFormat Number(s): 26 53 00

Manufacturer:

Balco, Inc.
2626 S Sheridan
Wichita, KS 67217

info@balcousa.com
http://www.balcousa.com/
(316) 945-9328 (main)

Distribution Channels:

Manufacturer-direct

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.3.1 Composition

List the primary materials in a representative sample of the reported product. (List actual material - not trade name)

95% Aluminum
5% inert pigments and carriers

2.3.2 Toxicity

Does the product contain any California Proposition 65 chemicals?	Yes No
Does the product contain any Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic pollutants (PBTs) as listed on the EPA Priority PBT List?	Yes No

2.3.3 Recycled Content

Does the product contain any recycled content material?			Yes No
Post-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 25 range	Post-Consumer: Description of post-consumer content: Food and beverage
Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 50 range	Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Post Industrial	Total: Percent by weight of total product: 75
Total: Measurement definition: FTC definition

Reused Materials Manufacturer Comments

Raw Material supplier

2.3.6 Emissions

Will adding the recommended pigments increase VOCs beyond what is stated?								Yes No
Does the product contain any added Urea Formaldehyde?								Yes No

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.2.1 Regional Materials

Location(s) of manufacturing facility(s) producing the reported product
City, State/Province, Zip, Country: Wichita, KS 67217, USA







List Primary Raw Materials in Product: (ie. sand, cement, water, recycled glass, clay, wood, biofiber, etc.): (If a significant percent of the raw materials for this product (excluding water) are sourced from a specific location, please also list percent by weight of material in the product and material source location (town, state, country zip code, country). Be as specific as possible regarding each raw material in the product, but leave the location blank if the material is sourced from many different locations.)
Material: Aluminum	Location: Wichita, KS 67217, USA	Percent by weight: 95

3.2.2 Supply Chain

What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers?
75-100%
How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain?
100% recycling of waste

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.3.1 Manufacturing and Support Facilities

Does the company maintain ISO 14001 registration for some or all manufacturing facilities, including international locations?
all
Does the company generate energy on-site from renewable resources?								Yes No

3.3.2 Manufacturing Process

What is the company's specified goal for reducing energy consumption?
Less that 3% of total operating costs	What steps has the company taken to reduce energy consumption of the manufacturing process? Less than 1.5% energy used out of a total operating cost	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 5
Enter Base year for period. 2000	Enter Reporting year for period. 2008
What is the company's specified goal for reducing potable water use?
Zero Potable water used	What steps have been taken to reduce potable water consumption of the manufacturing process? achieved	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 100
Enter Base year for period. 2000	Enter Reporting year for period. 2008
What is the company's specified goal for reducing solid waste?
Maximize recycled waste	What steps has the company taken to reduce solid-waste created from the manufacturing process? 85% of wasted is returned to the recycling process	What is the percent reduction achieved by unit of product over the specified period? 85
Enter Base year for period. 2000	Enter Reporting year for period. 2008
What percent of the waste from the facility goes to hazardous waste, landfill, Waste-To-Energy (WTE), recycled (offsite)?
hazardous waste: 0	landfill: 10
recycled (offsite): 90
Are any Hazardous Air Pollutants (as defined by EPA) created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product?			Yes No
Are any hazardous chemicals created, used, or released during the manufacture of the product which must be reported under the State Right to Know Act (SARA), Section 313 via the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)? (The absence of hazardous chemicals or air pollutants in manufacture is laudable. However the presence of such hazards is not a simple indicator of environmental impact. Which listed hazards are present, how they are handled, the magnitude of emissions, and the extent and effectiveness of efforts to minimize creation, use, and releases of such hazards, are all important in assessing environmental responsibility. While it can be problematic to try to compare the performance of different companies, a record of TRI releases by company found on the EPA website allows review of a single company over time. http://www.epa.gov/enviro/html/tris/tris_query.html)			Yes No

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each)
Pallets: Not used	Boxes: Recyclable	Packing filler: Not used
Containers: Not used	Wrapping: Recyclable
Has the company reduced the amount of packaging required?			Yes No
Are there programs in place to reduce environmental impacts of packaging?			Yes No
If yes, please describe program and results. Use only recycled material
Does the design of this product include features that reduce amount of excess material/overage required at installation?			Yes No
What is the typical % excess material/overage? 0

3.4.2 Installation

Accessories: Identify accessory items (adhesives, fasteners, tapes, etc.) required to install product and describe in the comment field any impact on the sustainable performance of the product.

Fastners used are reusable

3.4.3 Contract Closeout

Final Cleaning: Do recommended final cleaning materials emit any known airborne toxins or VOCs?								Yes No

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.6.1 Manufacturer/Industry Programs

Is there a maintenance/replacement agreement?

Yes No

3.6.2 Product Reuse

Is the entire product reusable?								Yes No
If yes to either of the above, do installation techniques allow it to be easily removed/disassembled without damage?								Yes No

3.6.3 Product Recycling / Disposal

Is the product currently being recycled into another product?

Yes No

If yes, describe what new product(s):

PL Exit Signs

If yes, what % of annual production is recycled?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Manufacturer Comments

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What is the expected lifespan of the product?
25 years
What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty?
5 years

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BACKGROUNDProduct image • Product description • Contact information

PRODUCT DETAILS2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS • 2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA • 2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS • Manufacturer Comments • 3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation • 3.3 MANUFACTURING • 3.4 CONSTRUCTION • 3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS • 3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

3.1 LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS

Manufacturer Comments

3.2 Material Extraction and Transportation

3.3 MANUFACTURING

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.5 FACILITY OPERATIONS

3.6 DECONSTRUCTION / RECYCLING PHASE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4.1 Stewardship • 4.2 Transparency of Information • Manufacturer Comments

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

Manufacturer Comments

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