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3 Green Solution Products
Now Green Seal Certified!
Spartan
Chemical Company, Inc., is committed to a cleaner, greener environment.
To that end, for over 35 years we've marketed specialty maintenance
products that conform to or surpass the strict guidelines set forth
by the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Department
of Agriculture, the Clean Water Act, individual state Volatile Organic
Compounds regulations, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Phosphate
Free
In the 60's, states and individual government bodies began passing
regulations to reduce the amount of phosphates entering the nation's
waters. While phosphates are excellent cleaning agents, they may
cause dramatic increases in algae bloom on lakes and streams which,
in turn, kill fish and other animal life. Spartan markets a complete
line of phosphate free products.
Biodegradable
Biodegradable is a term used to describe products that degrade or
break down through normal waste water treatment systems. In other
words, they do not negatively affect lakes, streams, or our nation's
water source. Well over 90 percent of Spartan cleaners and degreasers
contain biodegradable surfactants.
Ozone
Friendly
In 1978, chlorinated fluorocarbons (CFC's), a propellant commonly
used in aerosols and found to detrimentally affect the ozone layer,
were banned. Spartan aerosol formulations contain ecologically safer
propellants, such as propane, butane or isobutane. In addition,
Spartan offers a complete line of RTU Handi Sprays, ready-to-use
products packaged in quart containers with trigger sprayers, to
maintain the convenience of aerosol packaging.
Recyclable
Packaging
Spartan products are packaged in attractive HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
plastic containers coded 2...one of the most desirable plastics
for recycling.
Reusable
Packaging
Spartan customers reuse empty 5-gallon pails and containers in their
place of business or at home. The same is true of plastic drums,
used as trash receptacles, storage bins, etc. Reusing containers
in this manner contributes greatly to waste reduction, a desirable
environmental benefit.
Disposable
Packaging
Spartan's Big Kid 330-gallon disposable tote, a double walled corrugated
fiber board container with a 3-ply polyethylene liner, eliminates
drum storage problems and minimizes the amount of waste disposed
of in landfills or incinerators. The Big Kid substantially contributes
to waste reduction.
VOC
Compliant
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) are the solvents which might
be released into the air when a product is applied. VOC limits are
being established in several states and by many industries prohibiting
the use of products with more than 350 grams of vapor per liter
of product. Spartan offers cleaners and seals with ratings well
below the 350 gram per liter VOC limit.
Zinc
Free
There is concern that quantities of zinc may kill the bacteria in
waste water treatment plants. Spartan has responded with Glacier,
our zinc-free finish.
User
Friendly . . . Our Commitment to Worker Health and Safety
Spartan is committed to protecting the health and safety of the
maintenance professionals we serve.
Proper
Labeling
Spartan product labeling complies with the regulations outlined
by the Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department
of Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department
of Transportation and other Federal, State, and local agencies.
Complete directions, precautionary and first aid statements are
included on all product labels. MSD sheets with additional specific
information are furnished for each product.
User
Friendly Dispensing Systems
SAM Press & Fill. . . features color-coded labeling and visual
graphics, to assist in proper application and use of maintenance
products. Clean On The Go is affordable, portable and more importantly
- user friendly. Safety seals insure users have no contact with
the diluted product. Foam guns, metering and proportioning equipment,
and other items used in conjunction with Spartan products include
complete directions and precautions.
User
Friendly Cleaners and Degreasers
Spartan pioneered butyl-free degreasers in 1978 with the introduction
of IC-115, and continued that effort with the introduction in 1989
of SNB-130, a butyl-free, heavy duty degreaser. Early in 1980, Damp
Mop, a neutral pH floor cleaner, was first marketed. In 1987 we
pioneered a non-alkaline disinfectant cleaner, DMQ . . and since
its initial introduction in 1982, NABC, our acid-free bathroom disinfectant,
has become the standard for the industry. Products like these and
a variety of others in the Spartan product line provide health or
safety benefits to the maintenance professionals who use them.
Our
Commitment Continues
At Spartan, we work with packaging and raw material suppliers, seeking
alternatives that will directly benefit the environment and insure
the health and safety of the maintenance professionals who use our
products. We pledge a continuance of this environmentally responsible
position.
Meaningless
marketing hype is not the answer to this very important issue. We
will continue a solid, realistic approach. We remain dedicated to
providing maintenance products and systems that accomplish the cleaning
task, without risk or harm to the environment or persons using our
products.
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