George R. Thompson, Ph.D.Chemical Compliance Systems, Inc.
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
Mr. Raymond PaulsonFleet Readiness Center Southwest North Island
San Diego, CA
“Green” Comparisons
for Functionally Equivalent Products in
Federal Supply Catalogs
12TH Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
Washington, DCJune 23-27, 2008
Federal Government Terminology Transition“Environmentally Preferable” to “Green” to “Sustainable”
“ ‘Environmentally preferable’ means products or services that have a lesser or reduced effect on
human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve
the same purpose.”
1993 Executive Order 12873
“ seven (7) general guiding principles designed to... identifying and purchasing EPPs.”
1995 EPA Environmentally PreferableProducts — Proposed Guidelines
EPPs re-defined (as above)“ ‘Biobased’ means a commercial or industrial product (other than food or feed) that utilizes
biological products or renewable domestic agricultural (plant, animal and marine) or
forestry materials.”
1998 Executive Order 13101
Implement environmentalmanagement systems by 12/31/05
2000 Executive Order 13148
Change DLIS-maintained Web site fromEnvironmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) to
Green Procurement Program (GPP)
2004 Joint Group on EnvironmentalAttributes — November Meeting Minutes
Framework selected: an environmentalmanagement system
2004 DODGreen Procurement Program (GPP)
“ ‘Sustainable’ means to create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist
in productive harmony, that permit the social, economic, and other requirements of present and
future generations of Americans”
2007 Executive Order 13423
Executive Order 13423 Partial SummaryChemical Products/Processes
Goals Sustainable Practices
d) acquired goods:i) use sustainable environmental practices
biobasedenvironmentally preferablerecycled-content
e) agencies:i) toxic materials
acquiredused disposed
ii) waste prevention & recycling programs
i) reduced greenhouse gases, energyii) renewable energyiii) water conservationsiv) acquisitionv) pollution & waste prevention, recyclingvi) toxic chemical acquisition & use
“ . . . create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in
productive harmony, that permit the social, economic, and other requirements of present
and future generations of Americans”
“Go Environmental” — GSA Criteria
• Bio-Based
• CA Air Quality Compliant
• Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG) Compliant (EPA)
• Energy Star Complaint
• Environmentally Friendly
• EPEAT (Electronic) Environmental Criteria (51)
• Environmental Technology Verification
• Federal Energy Management Program (EMP) Efficient
• Green Seal of Approval
• National Emissions Standards for HAPs Compliant
• Non-Toxic Item
• PRIME Item
• Recycled Content
• Significant New Alternatives Program (S.N.A.P.) Approved (EPA)
DLA Chaired Joint Group on Environmental Attributes
Asbestos Alternative Products
Energy Efficient Products (FEMP)
Low Standby Power Products (FEMP)
Energy Star Products (FEMP)
Low VOC Products (California)
EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guideline (CPG)
Recycled Content Guidelines
EPA Water Conserving Products
EPEAT (Electronic Products)
Washers, Gaskets, Clamps, Insulators
Lighting, Food Equipment, Industrial Equipment,Residential Equipment, Plumbing
Audio/Video, Office, Major Appliances
Equipment, HVAC, Electronics, Office,Lighting, Food
Paints, Solvents, Coatings, Inks
Construction, Landscaping, Office (nonpaper), Paper, Transportation
Plumbing
Environmentally Preferable Products(EPPS)
Environmentally Preferable Products(EPPS)
1.MATERIALS
HAZARD FACTORS
2.HUMAN HEALTH &
ECOLOGICAL STRESSORS
4.NATURAL
RESOURCESUSE
3.POSITIVE
ATTRIBUTES
Human Health HazardsAcute/Chronic Immunologic NeurotoxicCarcinogenic Sensitizer Reproductive Irritant
Ecologic HazardsAquatic—Avian—Terrestrial Species
Product HazardsCorrosivity, Flammability, Reactivity
RecyclabilityReusabilityDurability
Ecosystem ImpactEnergy ConsumptionWater Consumption
Resource ConsumptionNon-renewable
RenewableRapidly Renewable
BioaccumulativeOzone Depleting
Chemical Releases (TRI)Air Releases (VOCs)
Global Warming Gases
EPA-Defined Environmental Performance Characteristicsa
a From: Federal Register, Vol. 60, No. 189, Appendix B1
Lifecycle Stages
5Chemical Security Risk List
Precursor Chemical Security Risk ListTheft & Population Risks
Accessibility Factors
12 Regulations12 Regulations
11 Radioisotopes11 Radioisotopes
10 Bioterrorism Agents10 Bioterrorism Agents
9 Agent Simulants9 Agent Simulants
8 Chemical Agents8 Chemical Agents
7 Munitions – MIDAS7 Munitions – MIDAS
6 Biobased Ratings6 Biobased Ratings
5 Security Factors5 Security Factors
4 Green Criteria4 Green Criteria
3 Commercial Products3 Commercial Products
2 Alternative Chemicals2 Alternative Chemicals
1 Chemicals1 Chemicals
CCSCCSCENTRALIZEDCENTRALIZED
DATABASEDATABASE
CCSCCSCENTRALIZEDCENTRALIZED
DATABASEDATABASE
The CCS Relational Chemical and Product Database (R–CPD)
1 Cross-Reference Dictionary
Chemical Compound DictionaryChemical Alternatives
Toxicology DataHolistic Hazard Ratings
Personal Protective EquipmentSAF-T-LABEL©
Safe Storage CodesSafe Disposal Codes
Alloy ConstituentsEmergency ResponseElemental Composition
IncompatibilitiesPhysical/Chemical Parameters
2 39 Generic Categories, e.g.,
Solvents Reducing AgentsAcids SurfactantsBases BindersOxidizers AlloysAntioxidants Metal Compounds
80 Subcategories
3 Product Descriptions Product Components
MSDS ImagesMSDS Index
Generic CategoriesManufacturersUser Director
ProcessesGreen Ratings
Corrosive RatingsBiobased Ratings
443 Endpoint Criteria
Ecological—Air, Water, SoilHealth—Acute, Chronic
Safety—Fire, Reactivity, SpecialChemical-based
Objective & Quantitative
7 Munitions Characterization—MIDAS
Demil ProcessesConstituent ChemicalsChemicals Released
Green CriteriaInsensitive CriteriaCorrosive CriteriaPackaging Criteria
Transportation/Storage FactorsReliability Factors
Hazardous Waste FormsRegulations
8/9Properties
Toxicology DataHazard Issues
IncompatibilitiesStorage
RecommendationsTICs/TIMs
1020+ Agents
Disease DescriptorsPathogenesisProphylaxis
Emergency ResponseDecontamination
Treatment
11Generic Families
PropertiesEffects & Actions
Storage & SecurityDiagnosis & Treatment
DecontaminationEmergency Response
613 Endpoint Criteria
Biomass ScoreRegulatory ScoreEconomic Score
12>650 Total Regulations
LocalState
FederalInternational
Non-governmentCorporate or Trade Association
Significance of each sub-score can be individually weighted
HEALTHSCORE
(0-100%)
__% A.W.
SAFETYSCORE
(0-100%)
__% A.W.
FINALGREENGRADE
(0 - 100%)
FINALGREENGRADE
(0 - 100%)
ECOLOGICALSCORE
(0-100%)
__% A.W.
“Endpoint” Criteria
LONG-TERM EFFECTS - SOILGroundwater Mobility Factor
CERCLA RQ
TOXICITY-WATERFish LC50
Daphae LC50Green Algae EC50
(Solubility W-LC50) BCF
LONG-TERM EFFECTS - WATEREutrophication
Theoretical Oxygen Demand
LONG-TERM EFFECTS - AIRGlobal Warming PotentialOzone-Depleting Potential
SmogAcidification
GP–CAS “Green” Scoring Process
TOXICITY - AIR(V.P. LC50) BCF
TOXICITY - SOIL(Koc O-LD50) BCF14-day Worm LC50
PersistenceExposureToxicityLong-Term Effects
PersistenceExposureToxicityLong-Term Effects
PersistenceExposureToxicityLong-Term Effects
Oral LD50Dermal LD50IDLHSTEL/CeilingInhalation LC50Skin IrritationEye IrritationOdor Threshold Value
Flammability
RadioactivityOxidizerWater-ReactiveCorrosive
Explosivity
FLAMMABILITYFlash Point
Boiling Point
Reproductive EffectsCarcinogenicityRfCRfDRadioactivitySensitizerNeurotoxicityTLV
Water Score
Air Score
Soil Score
Chronic Health Score
Fire Score
Special Score
Reactivity Score
Acute Health Score
“Green” Product Assessment Parameters
• NSNs = Functionally equivalent products
• 5 NSNs Selected from USN Facility Inventory
– 7917 Sealants [A] 3 Products– 6050 Varnish, Fungus Resistant 3 Products– 2487 Spray Lacquer 9 Products– 4597 Sealants [B] 10 Products– 6890 Spray Adhesive 10 Products
35 Products
• GP–CAS “Green” Scoring Criteria
Summarized “Green” Comparison for Five N.I. NSNs
LOLs Constituents
NSN
Product Type
No. of Products
Green Grades Noteworthy Low Scores Unique Total No. Total %
– 2487 Lacquer 9 75–79
(4)a
Fire 15–46 (9)
Chronic Health61–66 (4)
Eco – Water 62 (1)
8–9 16–63 3–11 84–110
– 6950 FR Varnish
3 79–90
(11)
Fire 18–55 (3)
7–9 12–2 7 3–11 52–173
– 4597 Sealant 10 87–100
(13)
Eco – Soil 79 (1) 1–11 1–26 1–6 2–120
– 7917 Sealant 3 85–99
(14)
Safety 63 (1)b
Fire 55 (1)
React 39 (1)
5–7 5–10 1–4 3–110
– 6860 Spray Adhesive
10 75–99
(24)
Fire 10–37 (6)
8 8–21 2–5 4–100
a Range spread (in %)b Number of products within this NSN
NSN: 8030008237917 (SEALANT)
PRODUCT MSDS GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%)MANUFACTURER NAME # CHEMs TOTAL %
Hernon Manufacturing Anaerobic ID 232 1 3.0 99
National Starch & Chemical Perma-Lok ML 124 4 7.8 98
Loctite Corp. Sealant Grade C 4 110.0 85
GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%) ECOL WATER AIR SOIL HEALTH ACUTE CHRONIC SAFETY FIRE SPECIAL REACT
99 99 98 100 99 99 99 99 98 99 99 97
98 98 97 99 97 99 98 99 97 96 98 96
85 95 91 99 95 96 94 99 63 55 96 39
NSN: 5970008326950 (FUNGUS RESISTANT VARNISH)
PRODUCT MSDS GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%)MANUFACTURER NAME CHEMs TOTAL %
Kop-Coat Inc. MIL-V-173C Varnish 3 52.0 90
Products/Techniques, Inc. PT-107 Clear Varnish 11 173.7 81
Randolph Products Co. Aerosol Clear Gloss MIL-V-173 7 100.0 79
GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%) ECOL WATER AIR SOIL HEALTH ACUTE CHRONIC SAFETY FIRE SPECIAL REACT
90 94 94 96 92 89 94 84 85 56 100 100
81 82 81 86 79 83 87 79 77 31 100 100
79 83 80 88 82 82 86 78 73 18 100 100
NSN: 8010005152487 (SPRAY LACQUER)
PRODUCT MSDS GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%)MANUFACTURER NAME # CHEMs TOTAL %
Pacific Aerosol Lacquer 5 86.0 79
Sherwin Williams 1951 Clear Lacquer Aerosol 7 87.0 79
Sprayon Products 01951 Clear LAC 7 85.0 79
Illinois BP&P Co. Lacquer TT-L-50G 3 84.3 79
LHB Industries Clear (14-100) 6 91.8 77
Borden Inc. Krylon Spray #1303 6 110.0 76
Seymour of Sycamore Inc. Clear 11 90.0 76
LHB Industries Aerosol 14B100 (G/O) Clear Lacquer 8 101.0 75
Borden Inc. Krylon 1303 (Old Form) 5 94.0 75
NSN: 8030007534597 (SEALANT)
PRODUCT MSDS GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%)MANUFACTURER NAME # CHEMs TOTAL %
3M Company Sealant B-1/2 2 2.0 100
Goal Chemical Sealants GC-408 CL-B 3 29.0 99
Products Research & Chemical PR-1440 Part B 2 10.0 98
Products Research & Chemical PE-1422 Class B 3 14.0 96
Advance Chemistry MC-236 Base Type II 5 44.3 94
Morton Thiokol, Inc. Thiokol MC-236 Base 3 65.4 93
Flamemaster Corp. CS 3204 Part B 1 65.0 91
Products Research & Chemical PR-1440 Part A 2 65.0 91
Morton Thiokol, Inc. Thiokol MC-236 6 120.0 87
Morton Thiokol, Inc. MC-236 Accelerator 6 120.0 87
NSN: 8040009386860 (SPRAY ADHESIVE)
PRODUCT MSDS GREEN
GRADE
(0–100%)MANUFACTURER NAME # CHEMs TOTAL %
3M Company Spray Adhesive 77 4 4.0 99
Camie-Camp[bell Inc. General Purpose Adhesive Spray 5 43.0 90
National Aerosol Products MMM-1058A Adhesive 2 77.0 84
Contact Industries Multipurpose Spray-On Adhesive 2 55.0 84
Plasti-Kote Multipurpose Spray-On Adhesive MMM-A-1058A
4 58.0 83
LHB Industries MMM-A-1058A Rubber Adhesive 4 77.5 81
LHB Industries So-Sure Rubber Adhesive #532D800 5 83.8 80
LHB Industries MMM-A-1058 Rubber Adhesive 4 90.0 78
Camie-Campbell Inc. L-6261 GSA Adhesive 5 90.0 78
3M Company 3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive 5 100.0 75
Conclusions
• Only 1/5 Functionally Equivalent NSNs Was Equally “Green” – Spray Lacquer
• Differences in Product “Green Grades” Within an NSN Ranged From 4–24%
• Inverse Proportionality Between “Green” Grades and MSDS Total % Constituents
• GP–CAS Quantitatively Grades Individual Product Greenness
• GP–CAS Effectively Compares Product Greenness for Functionally Equivalent NSNs
• GP–CAS readily: Differentiates”Green” Disparities Within NSNs Identifies Unique & Total Regulatory Impacts Tallies the # and % MSDS Constituents
Dr. George Thompson973-663-2148
Chemical Compliance Systems, Inc.706 Route 15 South, Suite 207• Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
www.chemply.com
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“Green” Comparisons for Functionally Equivalent Products in Federal Supply Catalogs
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