Most HBF products can meet the

Safer Chemicals Challenge of the

Healthier Hospitals Interiors goal

version 2.0* (November 2015). Our

clients can easily select options for

their product preferences by using

the clarifying suggestions on the

second page of this document.

HBF + HBF TEXTILE PRODUCTS THAT CAN MEET THE HEALTHIER INTERIORS GOALS

OVERVIEW

Furniture described herein meets the Healthy Interiors goal of the Safer Chemicals Challenge according to the manufacturer. Practice Greenhealth has not verified this information. Additional information regarding the Safer Chemical Challenge may be found at www.HealthierHospitals.org.Products:

• Bench: Cheval, Corfino, Kanso, Linea, MOD, Triscape

• Conference/Desk Series: Costa, Linea, LOGICmeet, SimpleWriting Desk

• Lounge: Asa, Bianco, Brentwood, Carmel, C Collection,Charlie, Charlotte (select models), Chill III, Conexus (fullyupholstered), Cortona, Dialogue, Duna, Encircle, Esplanade,Fine Line, Fulton, Nest, MOD, November, Perfect Pitch, Salon(select models), Scoop, Ski, Trestle, Wedge, Westwood

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Occasional Tables: Asa, Carousel, Catalina, Cheval Bench,Cortona, Double Take, Fine Line, Frame, Lens, LOGICmeet,Miter, Nest, November, Slice, Trestle, Triscape, Universal

• Guest: Andaz (select models), Asa, Bolano, Brentwood,Camden, Carlyle (select models), Charlotte(select models), Corfino, Cortona, Essens, Florence, Karina,Nest, November, Perfect Pitch, Siena, Solace, Ski, TriscapePouf, Tryon

• Swivel Seating: Cadre, Détente, Dove, Mode, MV9, Vela

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* Please refer to page two of this document for clarification when selecting products to be certain that your selections meet the HH guidance. Customer choices can impact product content.

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Ottoman/Pouf: Dialogue, Kanso, MOD, Scoop, Triscape

• Stools: Andaz, Carlyle, Enpointe, Essens

Rocker: Fulton

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Sofas: Bianco, Brentwood, Carmel, C Collection, Charlie, Charlotte(select models), Chill III, Cortona, Duna, Encircle, MOD, PerfectPitch, Salon (select models), Ski, Trestle, Wedge, Westwood

HBF Product Selection GuidanceAs of April 2019, HBF products can meet the Safer Chemicals Challenge of the Healthier Hospitals Healthy Interiors Goal version 2.0 (November 2015) by using the following guidance. Customer choice plays an important role in avoiding undesired chemicals and treatments. Furniture and options specified must meet all criteria below.

1. Formaldehyde*

HBF furniture that is Indoor Advantage(TM) Gold certified qualifies. Exclusions, if applicable,are listed on each certificate which is publicly available on the SCS Global Services Website:https://www.scsglobalservices.com/certified-green-products-guide

2. Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs)*

PFC-free fabrics are available. Customers are responsible for the COM fabric treatmentsand chemical contents.

3. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)*

Conference: some small parts, electrical casings and some non-work surface edges maycontain PVC in an amount less than 1% of the total product weight. Non-PVC edge bandingis available for laminate work surfaces. Veneered work surfaces are PVC free.

For seating products, PVC based Vinyl upholstery fabrics must be avoided.

4. Antimicrobials*

Antimicrobial-free fabrics are available. Customers are responsible for the COM fabrictreatments and chemical contents.

5. Flame Retardants*

All product lines can meet the HH requirements unless specifically ordered to meet CAL133and the City of Boston fire code. Some fabrics may contain flame retardants, so customersmust select flame retardant free fabrics. Some Vinyl upholstery, polyurethanes, and somehigh-performance textiles must be avoided. Customers are responsible for the COM fabrictreatments and chemical contents.

Example HBF Textile patterns that meet the HH guidelines include but are not limited to: Afghan, Attaché, Aviator, Beetle, Bunny, Burlap Rug, Changing Lanes, Complex, Cork Cloth, Crosshatch Cloth, Crosstweed, Dashing, Deco Epingle, Double Stitch, Embossed Woven, Equation, Flirt, Folded Lines, Fourfold, Free Way, Glove, Heartfelt, Italian Wool, Knitwork, Madam Dottie, Merci Boucle, Modern Patina, Moving In, Pearl, Pepper Blend, Poodle, Sable Island, Scribble XL, Sideways, Smart, Squiggle Stripe, Sweater, Twist, Upper Crust, Velvet Mix, Vivace II, Voyage, Weekender, Wild West

*Please note that it is not feasible to provide laboratory testing data of product and materials. HBF has worked with our suppliers to

determine whether the chemicals and treatments listed are not included in products above the guideline threshold limits unless specifically ordered by the customer. Customers are responsible for the chemical treatments and content of COM fabrics.

HBF reserves the right to change materials without notice but will continue to pursue product offerings which meet the criteria outlined in the Safer Chemicals Challenge. Please confirm conformance to Healthy Interiors 2.0 goal at time of specification.

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