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The bait is almost gone Travis, I'm pulling my rod and reel and going to the sidelines for the show!! GL Travis, your imput and others, providing DD, which we have been keeping track of, is about to pay off, handsomely!!!
Sharks in the water guys and gals. Hold tight to your bags!! This is gonna be a humdinger!!!!
I'm holding my BAG tight, real tight!!!
Looks like ordinary folks are getting feed up with chemicals that distort human lives in one way or another. I only wish the movement would progress faster. Chemicals have been distorting human lives for years, in my opinion, Have a great weekend E1, God Bless!
Sorry. Here you are:
US retailer Home Depot announces chemicals management measures
Initial focus on paints, flooring and insulation
2 November 2017 / Built environment, Restricted substance lists, Retail, United States, Voluntary action
NS - Places - The Home Depot - source The Home Depot
The US home improvement retailer Home Depot has announced the phase out of certain chemicals of concern from the paints, flooring and insulation it sells.
The announcement came in its recently released 2017 sustainability report. However, it says it has been working with its suppliers on the phase out of certain substances for several years, such as orthophthalates in vinyl flooring in 2015.
Home Depot started work on a restricted substances list (RSL) seven years ago for the three product categories. The RSL is made up of "suspect chemicals" identified through its own analysis of the latest science and discussions about chemicals of concern with non-profit groups, such as the Healthy Building Network and Cradle to Cradle. Once established, the list was shared with its suppliers and then implemented across the selected categories.
"Some of the substances on the list were already phased out of all products, some were out of certain products and others, such as NPEs and APEOs, are going to take us a couple of years to eliminate," vice president of merchandising and sustainability, Ron Jarvis, told Chemical Watch in an interview following the release of the report.
The report says that by December 2019, alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) will be phased out of all interior and exterior latex, water-based wall paints. It has phased out the following substances from its wall paints in US and Canadian stores:
triclosan, used for its material preservative properties. Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the substance from antibacterial soap because manufacturers haven't proven that it is safe for daily use over a long period of time. However, there is no ban on its use in other products, including paints;
isocyanates, used to improve the durability and finish of painted surfaces. According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Osha), they can cause occupational asthma, irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and throat, and cancer;
formaldehyde, which the EPA says can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, nose and throat and high levels of exposure may cause some types of cancers; and
lead/heavy metals. The UN's Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint is targeting an end to the use of lead paint around the world by 2020. Lead has been banned in household paint in the US since 1978.
The report also updates on the company's position on methylene chloride in paint stripper. The US EPA is moving forward with a restriction on the use of the substance in paint removal applications.
Methylene chloride, says the company's report, has historically been the most effective product option in this category. But it says it is "committed to working with suppliers and the EPA to identify alternatives with comparable efficacy that do not pose risks to human health and the environment". It adds that it does offer "several alternatives to methylene chloride-based removers".
In April, the Mind the Store campaign – run by the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families coalition – urged Home Depot to halt the sale of paint strippers containing methylene chloride.
From its wall-to-wall carpets, the company has phased out some chemicals of concern, including PFOA and PFOS, triclosan, orthophthalates and NPEs. And, from its fibreglass insulation, it has removed brominated and halogenated flame retardants, antimony trioxide, formaldehyde and added heavy metals.
"The power of the purchase order can be extremely persuasive when suggesting product categories and chemicals to eliminate," vice president of merchandising and sustainability, Ron Jarvis
"The power of the purchase order can be extremely persuasive when suggesting product categories and chemicals to eliminate," said Mr Jarvis.
Home Depot plans to expand its chemicals policy across more product categories.
Rankings
In last year's Mind the Store retailer 'report card' – where the NGO grades the largest retailers in the US on their chemicals management efforts – Home Depot came fifth with a D+ grade, and was labelled a "middle-of-the-road performer".
On the company's recent announcement, Mind the Store campaign director, Mike Schade, told Chemical Watch: "As the world's largest home improvement retailer, Home Depot's new strategy can help transform the building products industry by eliminating known bad actor chemicals like flame retardants, phthalates and NPE's.
"We urge Lowe's and Ace Hardware to join Home Depot in developing safer chemical policies to restrict a broader universe of chemicals in building products." This year's report card will be released later this month.
Since January, Best Buy, Costco, CVS, Target and Walmart have announced new initiatives to address hazardous chemicals in products
Released late last year. Just some more large companies taking proactive measures against isocayanates!!
https://chemicalwatch.com/60717/us-retailer-home-depot-announces-chemicals-management-measures
Same to you Sharpei!!????
I agree Travis!!
Non Isocayanates are the future IMO!!
Found this today. At the end of this article Isocayanates are mentioned,China is a major player, and they are taking steps to stop pollution. The going is getting tough for Isocayanate Producers, products, etc. LETS GO HCTI, another market just opened up!!!
https://www.icis.com/resources/news/2018/01/11/10182086/china-chemical-closures-send-ripples-around-the-world/
O Canada
https://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/oel_table.php#isocyanates
Regulations are stiffining and will continue to do so, IMO.
Sounds like some are loosing patience. This kind of thing takes PATIENCE.Go bake a cake and forget about it!!!! Lol!!
More PATIENCE is needed here. Darrin stated they would file soon. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt.When they do file, this dog is gonna run!!!! ????????
https://www.aiha.org/publications-and-resources/TheSynergist/Industry%20News/Pages/NIOSH-Investigates-Exposures-to-Lead,-Isocyanates-at-Military-Maintenance-Facility.aspx
This ticker is going to come through!!!
Happy Easter Everyone!! God Bless You!!
Thanks Hawk.
Thanks guys for the clarification. I can't wait for them to file and get current, then things will start to move IMO. ??????
Would it be fair to say that HCTI could start marketing this product if they got the rights?
Sorry meant NTI, My bad.
HCT d.b.a HCTI!!!!!
NOTICE THE ADDRESS ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY DOWN!!!!
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ordinary paper or paperboard and can also be included
into pulp composition.
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and FDA approved. • Everyday Items - Trash bags, grocery bags, cups,
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of natural textile materials, production of synthetic
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NTI and its research partner Polymate, Ltd.
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Sharpei Hit the nail on the head. There seems to be some confusion which the article,if read carefully, states.
I HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND,I'M GOING TOO!!!!!! Stop pondering what will be and remember that information is helpful. Lots of things HAPPENING HERE WITH THIS COMPANY, to many to mention here, I'm very positive about this ticker, Money Comes and Goes Like the Wind, But if HCTI comes though a WINDFALL we will all have!!!!!!
It would be nice Sharpie!!!
Something to Read After Dinner!!!
http://www.nanotechindustriesinc.com/greencoat.php
Thank You.
I would like to thank Sharpei and Travis for their imput. I have been following this ticker for more than a year. I believe these guys are spot on in there conclusions. Their hard work and devotion to this board should be commended!!!! WTG guys, See you on a tropical beach someday!!!!!