Microban International has earned a U.S. Department of Agriculture Certified Biobased Product Label for Microban EcoFresh ER1000 and EH1000. Third-party verification for the product’s biobased content was administered through the USDA BioPreferred Program, which strives to increase the development, purchase and use of biobased products.
The USDA Certified Biobased Product Label displays a product’s biobased content as a percentage, which is the portion of a product that comes from a renewable source, such as plant, animal, marine or forestry feedstocks. Utilizing renewable biobased materials displaces the need for non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals. Biobased products are cost-comparative, readily available and perform as well as or better than their conventional counterparts, said Microban.
EcoFresh ER1000 is certified to have 62% biobased content, as certified by the USDA BioPreferred Program, which strives to increase the development, purchase and use of biobased products. EcoFresh is available in two primary variants: EH1000 (compatible with wicking aids) and ER1000 (compatible with durable water repellents and customer-added binders), enabling customization according to end-use requirements. ER1000, certified to have 62% biobased content, and EH1000, certified to have 43% biobased content, are water-based products designed to reduce offensive odorants within and upon treated materials. Both variants reduce odor integration and repel smoke-related odorants on treated fabrics, including campfire and cigarette smoke. EcoFresh also significantly reduces odors experienced by outdoor enthusiasts, such as sweat, foot and body odors.
“EcoFresh obtaining the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label marks our goal for safer chemistry and reduced environmental impact across the supply chain,” said Ryan Scott, senior product development chemist at Microban. “This certification provides our current and future partners with confidence to support their sustainability goals.”
EcoFresh is also bluesign APPROVED, which represents products made with safer chemistry, reduced environmental impact and responsible manufacturing practices.
