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Corian in the Environment

Corian in the Environment

Corian in the Environment

Product catalog summary
Sustainability and Durability
DuPont™ Corian® is recognized for its long life cycles, requiring less frequent replacement, which enhances cost-effectiveness and reduces waste. It can be easily renewed to its original appearance, contributing to its sustainability.
Low-VOC Emissions
Corian® solid surfaces and adhesives are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® for low VOC emissions. They comply with the EU Directive 2002/95 EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), ensuring they are free of heavy metals.
Non-Toxicity
Corian® is an inert, non-toxic material that does not emit gases under normal conditions. When burned, it primarily releases carbon oxides, and the smoke is optically light without toxic halogenated gases.
Industrial Process Improvements
DuPont is enhancing Corian®'s industrial processes by reducing waste generation and using scrap material for new products. Packaging policies prioritize minimizing use, reusing, recycling, or incinerating with energy recovery.
Responsible Raw Material Choices
Pigments used in Corian® are US FDA-listed and free from heavy metals and toxic ingredients. DuPont encourages suppliers to adopt safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.
Commitment to Sustainability
DuPont is dedicated to improving the sustainability of Corian® while maintaining its aesthetic and performance standards. More information is available on their website.
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Catalog excerpts

Corian in the Environment-1

DuPont Corian ™ ® Sustainability “build green” DuPont™ Corian® continues to evolve in new and exciting applications where sustainable design and durable building solutions are critical. Every day, consumers, builders, architects and designers increasingly choose to “build green”. Corian® is available to them as an environmentally friendly choice from a responsible company operating since 1802. Durable Corian® has long life cycles and requires less replacement over time, offering exceptional cost-effectiveness with reduced waste. Corian® can also be easily renewed to its original appearance. Low-VOC emissions Corian® solid surfaces and cured Corian® adhesives and sealants are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® for low VOC content and emissions. They are third party certified to be free of heavy metals, complying with EU Directive 2002/95 EC on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Non toxic The Corian® Garden, Milano Design Week, design Michael Young & Katrin Petursdottir Young. www.corian.com DuPont™ Corian® is an inert and non-toxic material. Under normal temperature conditions, it does not emit gases. When burned, it releases mainly Carbon Oxides and the smoke generated is optically light and does not contain toxic halogenated gases.

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Corian in the Environment-2

Improvement in industrial processes DuPont continues to improve the industrial processes of Corian® through: 1 Responsible choices in raw materials n Pigments used to manufacture Corian® are US FDA-listed (United States Food and Drug Administration) and selected from materials free of heavy metals, toxic or carcinogenic ingredients; n We encourage our suppliers to adopt manufacturing processes that are safe and environmentally responsible. Responsible choices in manufacturing processes n Improved processes and technologies are reducing waste generation during the manufacturing process; 3 Responsible...

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