Reckitt Benckiser actively promotes a green, healthy environment.
Infection Control—an essential part of a healthy environment. ■ Reckitt Benckiser (RB) offers an extensive line of professional disinfectant products including many LYSOL® Brand products, registered by the Federal EPA and (50) State EPA’s for use in schools, critical care and long-term healthcare facilities, food service and other settings.
Commitment to developing safe and sustainable environmentally preferred products. ■ Ongoing assessment of products, packaging, labeling and raw materials. ■ Pursued independently and frequently in advance of any regulatory requirements.
Removal or reduction of ingredients that affect health, safety and biodegradability… ■ VOCs – Volatile organic compounds; ■ Monoethylyene glycol ethers; ■ APEs – Alkyl phenol ethoxylates, especially NPEs (nonyl phenol ethoxylates); ■ Formaldehyde; ■ Nitro musks; ■ PVCs – Polyvinyl chlorides. Manufacturing practices that have… ■ Increased energy efficiency: 19% less energy consumed since 2000. ■ Decreased hazardous waste by 42% and reduced total waste by 17% since 2000. ■ Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 13% since 2000.
More Details… ■ For in-depth information about RB Corporate Responsibility and Environmental Sustainability go to http://reckittbenckiser.com/about/corporate.cfm and “get green” at www.reckittprofessional.com
NOTE: The EPA strictly regulates all disinfectant products and does not permit the inclusion of green certification seals or logos on labels or in marketing communications. Table of Contents
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Facility Programs Overview ...... 2
Dilution Control System ...... 4
Disinfectant Cleaners ...... 5
Healthcare Products ...... 9