Corian® Terra Collection

E.I. duPont de Nemours (DuPont)
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Description: Durable, easy to maintain, and low-VOC emitting, DuPont™ Corian® solid surfaces combine beauty and performance with a range of benefits designed to work together to help create healthier, safer homes. DuPont™ Surfaces come in hundreds of colors and can be custom cut and installed for limitless design possibilities. We continue to remain committed to developing sustainable solutions like our DuPont™ Corian® and DuPont™ Zodiaq® Terra Collections. Our products may contribute to obtaining LEED® credits for recycled-content, regional materials, and Low Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants. Visit us at www.surfaces.dupont.com
Model or ID numbers: D12040354, D12570318, D12040344, D12040404, D12234179, D12544626, D12570326, D12234959, D11973616, D11973202
MasterFormat Number(s): 06 61 16

Manufacturer:

E.I. duPont de Nemours (DuPont)
4417 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington, DE 19805

Visit www.surfaces.dupont.com
http://www.surfaces.dupont.com/
(1800) 4366072 (main)

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

2.1 SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.1.4 Third Party Certification - Other Certification Categories

CERTIFICATION NAME	Certifying Organization	Level	Certification Number	Activation Date	Length of Term
Other	SCS	Recycled Content	MC-01572	2007-10-31	16 months

Manufacturer Comments

Low-VOC emissions. Corian® and Zodiaq® meet or exceed emissions guidelines for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®. Nontoxic and nonallergenic to humans. Corian® and Zodiaq® are third-party certified to be free of heavy metals and comply with the EU Directive 2002/95EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)

2.2 SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

2.2.08 Openings

Are the values provided from testing by NFRC?

Yes No

2.2.99 Additional Product Performance

List essential performance and physical characteristics: (ie. Fire resistance rating, vapor permeability, strength, etc.)

Characteristic:

Flammability Rating

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

UL Listed

Results (value,units):

Class 1

Characteristic:

NSF Certification for Food contact

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

NSF

Results (value,units):

Highest qualification for food contact

Characteristic:

FDA Compliance

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

FDA

Results (value,units):

Approved

Characteristic:

RoHS Compliance

Measurement test (UL, ASTM, FM, etc):

RoHS

Results (value,units):

Compliant

2.3 SUSTAINABLE COMPOSITION OF PRODUCT

2.3.2 Toxicity

Is the MSDS and/or a list of toxics available on company website?

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: 0 range
Pre-Consumer: Percent by weight of total product: 13 range	Pre-Consumer: Description of pre-consumer content: Material diverted from the waste stream in the manufacturing process	Total: Percent by weight of total product: 13
Total: Measurement definition: ISO 14021
If yes, are these measurements certified?			Yes No
Certifying Organization: SCS	Certification Number: MC-01571
Certification Date: 2007-10-31	Certification Term: 16 months

Recycled Content Manufacturer Comments

The Corian® Terra Collection has been certified to contain a minimum of 6% or 13% pre-consumer recycled content and can help contribute to the overall recycled content of a project.

Reused Materials Manufacturer Comments

Corian® can be easily repaired and refinished back to its original condition, thus minimizing the need to replace or dispose of it. It can also be removed, re-cut and either reinstalled as new design, or seamlessly reworked into
new products.

Emissions Manufacturer Comments

Corian® solid surfaces, Zodiaq® quartz surfaces and cured DuPont™ surface sealants and adhesives have been evaluated by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute and have surpassed the indoor air quality (IAQ) requirements of these guidelines

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

Has this product, or any product in the product category, gone through a life cycle assessment (LCA)?								Yes No

Was the LCA third-party verified?								Yes No

Is there other relevant LCA data, for example, pertaining to a major constituent material? (In some cases a trade association or other entity may have conducted an industry average LCA on a common material. Please note if this is the case, and also if there are ways in which the process used for this product significantly deviates from that generic LCA.)								Yes No

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: Buffalo, NY. Zip code 14150







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: Corian(R) Solid Surface
Material: Methyl Methacrylate
Material: Butyl Acrylate

3.2.2 Supply Chain

What approximate percent of materials and/or assemblies by weight are sourced from ISO 14001 certified suppliers?
don't know
How has the company worked with suppliers on reducing the environmental footprint of your supply chain?
We are committed to apply our science and innovation to deliver sustainable solutions to markets around the world. Our mission is Creating shareholder and societal value while reducing the environmental footprint along value chains in which we operate.

Manufacturer Comments

DuPont is committed to strategies that drive sustainable growth and help our customers grow their businesses. For over 200 years, we have been putting science to work, reducing our environmental footprint and contributing to social and environmental progress worldwide.

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?

some

3.3.2 Manufacturing Process

Does the company participate in any recognized voluntary programs to increase energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions in manufacturing?		Yes No
DOE Industrial Technologies Program
Does the company report greenhouse gas emissions?		Yes No
	If other, please list: USCAP, Chicago Climate Exchange
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

3.3.3 Manufacturer Comments

DuPont is committed to strategies that drive sustainable growth and help our customers grow their businesses.
One of the first companies to publicly establish environmental goals 16 years ago, DuPont has broadened its sustainability commitments beyond internal footprint reduction to include market-driven targets. In support of this vision, DuPont works in partnership with other industry leaders and is a member of many environmental organizations, including: the United States Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), Chicago Climate Exchange, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the World
Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

3.4.1 Construction Waste Management

Shipping and Packing Materials (select all that apply for each)
Pallets: Minimized,Reusable	Boxes: Minimized,Reusable,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

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

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

4.1 Stewardship

4.2 Transparency of Information

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What is the expected lifespan of the product?
100 years
What is the maximum length of manufacturer's warranty?
10

What awards and recognition has the company achieved or received for its environmental stewardship?
Recognized as 2006 "Best in Class" for our approach to climate change, by the Carbon Disclosure Project, a coalition of global investors. Recipient of the National Safety Council’s 2006 Green Cross Safety Medal. Ranked #1 in the U.S. and #2 globally by Ceres in 2006 for meeting the business challenges associated with climate change. Named to Fast Company magazine’s 2006 “Fast 50” list of people and organizations who will change the world. DuPont was recognized for the development of products based on non-depletable resources and reduction of greenhouse gases.
Are there other environmental groups that also list the product(s)?
	Is this product GreenSpec listed?	Yes No

Is the environmental information reported in this form available on the website?								Yes No
If yes link to webpage(s): www.sustainability.dupont.com
Does the company have an environmental policy or sustainability plan available on its website?								Yes No
If yes link to webpage(s): www.sustainability.dupont.com
Does the company produce a corporate sustainability report for public review?								Yes No
If yes link to webpage(s): www.sustainability.dupont.com

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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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Is the entire product reusable?								Yes No
Are components of the 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