What Does "GREEN" Mean for the Chemicals in Our Products?

• Must NOT contain *'carcinogens', **'mutagens', or ***'teratogens'. *carcinogen = cancer-causing agent
  
  **mutagen = any agent, such as ultraviolet light, radioactive element, or chemical ingredient which can induce or increase the frequency of mutation in an organism
  
  ***teratogens = (According to "American Heritage"), any agent such as virus, a drug, or radiation, that adversely affects and causes malformations of a developing embryo or fetus ).
• Must NOT contain any ozone depleting compounds, greenhouse gases or substances that contribute to smog
• Must have a chemical P.H. between 4 and 9.
• Must NOT be corrosive or irritating to the skin or eyes.
• V.O.C. levels must meet or be less volatile than the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable V.O.C. level for various categories.
• Must NOT be delivered in aerosol cans with a petrochemical propellant.
• Must NOT contain petrochemical-derived fragrances.
• Must NOT contain dyes.
• Must be dispensed through automatic systems in order to reduce employee contact with chemicals.
• Must NOT contain any chemicals under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act.
• Must NOT constitute hazardous wastes.
• Must NOT contain arsenic, lead, cadium, cobalt, chromium, mercury, zinc, nickel and/or selenium.
• Must NOT contain petroleum distillates.
• Must NOT be "combustible".
• Must be "Biodegradable".
• Must be "Bio-based".
• Must NOT contain chlorinated solvents.
• Must NOT contain persistent or bio-accumulative substances.