CPSIA Raw Material Testing

CPSIA stands for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008. This act is a broad piece of legislation designed to improve the safety of, among other things, children's toys and children's products. This act has set specific upper limits for the amount of lead, lead compounds and specific phthalates (DeHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DnOP and DIDP) that a product can contain. Univenture has test results confirming that our products meet the material requirements of the CPSIA.

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About EcoEndure™

Responding to the world's concerns about sustainability in packaging, our unique manufacturing technologies allow us to offer many of our standard products made from a variety of alternative materials that allow for responsible choices. We are committed to continually offering the best alternatives as new packaging materials become commercially available. EcoEndure is dedicated to offering environmentally responsible alternatives for everyday products. With a range of materials, EcoEndure allows users a choice to make a personal and positive impact on the environment without sacrificing the products and functionality they need to get the job done.

EcoEndure™ Material Options

Biodegradable Polypropylene

A degradable plastic is defined (ASTM 1991) as a plastic that is designed to undergo a significant change in its chemical structure under specific environmental conditions resulting in a loss of some properties that may vary as measured by standard test methods appropriate to the plastic and the application in a period of time that determines its classification. A biodegradable plastic is defined as a degradable plastic in which the degradation results from the action of naturally occurring microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and algae.

Plastic samples, have been tested by independent laboratories in accordance with standard test methods approved by ASTM, ISO and other such standardization bodies to determine the rate and extent of biodegradation of plastic materials.

The biodegradation of the submitted plastic samples was tested using the following standardized methods:

ASTM D5209-91, "Standard Test Method for Determining the Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Presence of Municipal Sewage Sludge",
ASTM D5338.98, "Standard Test Method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials under Controlled Composting Conditions", which is equivalent to CEN prEN WI 261085,
ISO 14855 method, "Evaluation of the Ultimate Aerobic Biodegradability and Disintegration of Plastics under Controlled Composting Conditions",
ASTM 5511, "Standard Test Method for Determining Anaerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials Under High-Solids Anaerobic Digestion Conditions".

The result of these tests and the related biodegradation and ecological impact experiments in various environments certifies that plastic products manufactured with ECM additives can be marketed as biodegradable and safe for the environment. For more bio poly information, please read this document.

Polypropylene

Polypropylene is a thermoplastic polymer, used in a variety of products. When used is our sleeve applications, polypropylene is forty percent lighter in weight than comparable sleeves. This allows for substantially lower shipping cost. Polypropylene is also resistant to chemical attack, offers a wider temperature range and is a choice material used for long-term archival needs. Polypropylene is 100% recyclable.

PLA Film

Bags, sleeves and pockets can be made from this film. This clear EarthFirst® PLA plastic film is produced by Plastic Suppliers, Inc. utilizing Ingeo™ polymer, an environmentally friendly annually renewable film produced from plants, that presents a viable alternative to traditional petroleum-based materials. It is also certified compostable by the ASTM D6400 and DIN EN 13432 standards at appropriate facilities.

Safety-sleeve®

Safety-sleeve material is exclusive to our sleeve product line. The Safety-sleeve fibers actually suspend the disc above the material while allowing small dirt and debris to fall to is base and become trapped away from the disc surface. Safety-sleeve also eliminates much of the risk of damage that can occur with other types of packaging. The characteristics and look give our Safety-sleeve products a higher perceived value than other comparable materials.

100% Post-consumer Chipboard

This is a type of paperboard generally made from reclaimed paper stock.

100% Post-consumer Waste Paper

This paper, made from 100% post-consumer reclaimed materials, is process chlorine-free, and is manufactured by an FSC certified manufacturer using 100% green electricity and carbon neutral manufacturing.

Soy Ink

Soy ink is made from soybean oil, which has an innate clearness to it. Petroleum-based ink is not clear, and other vegetable oils are not as clear as soybean oil, making it harder to obtain bright colored ink. For this reason, newspapers use soy ink regularly, especially for color because it creates a sharper and brighter image. For more information about printing responsibly, visit http://printingresponsibly.org/products/soy-inks/.