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Product Image Product Name Name of Manufacturer Functional Purpose of Product Data Quality 3.2.1 Controversial Sources: Wood and other natural materials from sources not sustainably managed do not originate from illegal harvesting, genetically modified organisms or uncertified high conservation value communities Contains VOCs - List names and % level 3.2.2 Treatment: Not treated with hazardous fungicides and insecticides 3.3.1 Contains <0.1% by weight, of substances classified by NICNAS as acutely toxic, mutagens, carcinogens, or reproductive or developmental toxicants 3.3.2 Contains <1% of substances classified by NICNAS as skin irritants or respiratory and contact sensitizers 3.3.3 Does not contain certain hazardous compounds e.g. organic tin compounds and antimony oxides 3.3.4 Manufacturing process for floor covering does not add cadmium, chromium, lead, arsenic or mercury (some exceptions) 3.3.5 Azo-based dyes that shed certain carcinogenic aryl amines are not used 3.3.6 Halogenated organic solvents are not used during manufacturing, including as cleaning agents 3.3.7 Organic Tin Catalysts are not used (exception: flexible polyerethane if disposal contract in place) 3.4 Formaldehyde emissions or free formaldehyde content is limited 3.5A Manufacturing includes processes to minimise waste through recovery and reuse or reprocessing and/or use of waste for energy 3.5B Normal safe market disposal methods can be used (e.g. re-use, recycling/reprocessing and/or safe disposal) 3.6 Product information provided to consumers 4 Compliance to Environmental Regulations 5 Compliance to Labour, Anti-Discrimination and Safety Regulations Additional Comments
product photo Arc Bamboo Flooring Premium Floors
Tongue and groove strip composite bamboo flooring system
The bamboo contained in this product range has not originated from illegal harvesting, genetically modified organisms or uncertified high conservation value communities It has been confirmed by GECS that the fibre contained in the nominated product range has not originated from any controversial sources or been treated with any hazardous chemicals as defined by this criterion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes This nominated product range has been tested for formaldehyde emissions and GECS has confirmed that the formaldehyde emissions from this finished flooring product are below the allowable limits as stated for this criterion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Installation, care and warranty documents are supplied with this Arc Bamboo Flooring range
product photo Artoleum, Marmoleum, Furniture Linoleum Forbo Floorcoverings Pty Ltd
Hard surfacing applications
Yes Less than or equal to 2 gram/m2 flooring Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo ComCork Range - Walk Easy, Sports, Low Profile, Aqua Deck, Poly Cork, Ergo Floor, Tactiles Logic Australia
Flooring
Yes VOC low (0.2mg/m2/hr) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 3.3.1 0.005% butadiene is a carcinogen but at less than 0.1% by weight; 3.4 0.001mg/m2/hr formaldehyde emissions (low)
product photo Cushion Pad, Cushion Bond, Budget Pad (with Scrim), Carpet Tile Backing, Cushion Pad (with Scrim), Ecco Pad, Premier Pad The Smith Family
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes The Smith Family Pty Ltd provides adequate product information for these nominated products including recommended adhesives, relative moisture limits, bases, cleaning and maintenance.
product photo Everlast, Everroll, Rubber Granite Flooring, Acoustic Underlay 6010, 6015 and 6010BA, 4515 and K225 Regupol
Rubber flooring and acoustic underlays
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Formaldehyde CETEC test results for the Regupol 3mm Rubber Granite and the Regupol 4mm Everlast show results of 0.01 mg/m2/hr and 0.015 mg/m2/hr respectably
product photo RolaDek Aluminium Recessed Matting Just Mats
Entrance Mats
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Just Mats have a recycling policy in place and actively recycle the waste produced from manufacturing this product.
product photo Stratica Range Amtico
Patterned and coloured range of soft finish tile flooring
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes GECS has confirmed that the formaldehyde emissions from the finished Stratica product are below the allowable limits as stated for this criterion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Style Lock, Style Select (Style T&G) Style Limited
Flooring made from strand-woven bamboo
Moso bamboo naturally regenerates from the stems of previously harvested bamboo plants. The bamboo is derived from China and is selectively harvested. Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
product photo Tecnico Punti, Futura, Tono, Unito, Bollo Extra, Alba, Ardesia, Murale, Static Dissipative, Conductive, Acoustical, Safety Mondo Spa
Rubber Flooring
Yes Extremely Low Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes It's GreenGuard Certified (IAQ Indoor Air Quality)

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