I-13: Red List – Above Green

INTENT

The intent of this Imperative is to foster a transparent materials economy free of toxins and harmful chemicals.

REQUIREMENTS

All projects must avoid the following Red List chemical classes in 90% of the project’s new materials by cost. “In situ” materials do not need to be removed or vetted for Red List chemical classes.

Antimicrobials (marketed with a health claim)
Alkylphenols and related compounds
Asbestos compounds
Bisphenol A (BPA) and structural analogues
California-banned solvents
Chlorinated Polymers, including:
- Chlorinated polyethylene (CPE)
- Chloroinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)
- Chloroprene (neoprene monomer)
- Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE)
- Polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Chlorobenzenes
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC)
Formaldehyde (added)
Monomeric, polymeric and organophosphate halogenated flame retardants (HFRs)
Organotin Compounds
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs)
Phthalates(orthophthalates)
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Short-chain and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins
Toxic heavy metals
- Arsenic
- Cadmium
- Chromium
- Lead (added)
- Mercury
Volatile organic compounds (VOC) (wet-applied products)
Wood Treatments containing creosote or pentachlorophenol