Building a Better World encompasses our desire to help our customers and end users achieve their own sustainability goals. Our leading brands develop products and services designed to extend the useful life of assets for industrial and specialty markets and consumers focused on restoration and maintenance.
We work to develop more sustainable product formulations, reduce excess product packaging and offer products that have a direct environmental benefit, such as reducing waste, energy usage or emissions. Many RPM products also adhere to high industry standards and meet requirements for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), U.S. Green Building Council and EPA Safer Choice Program certifications, among others.
In our innovation processes, we work to find ways to incorporate renewable or bio-based materials that create a safer and more environmentally friendly products for our end-users while providing the same or improved performance compared to competing products. From using rice protein in cosmetic pigments to recycled ceramic waste in concrete, RPM is on the cutting edge of sustainable product innovation that contributes to Building a Better World.
For example, DayGlo’s Elara Luxe™ line of cosmetic pigments is made from all-natural rice protein that is biodegradable, non-GMO, vegan, kosher and halal certified. Elara Luxe, which features seven fluorescent pigments, was born out of the belief that clean beauty should never have to compromise vibrancy. This new bio-based solution is empowering formulators to offer the intense, rich palettes that customers crave in the clean beauty industry. Learn more.
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RPM’s Value of 168 Product Sustainability Award recognizes creative problem solving that has led to new innovations. In 2023, Fibergrate Composite Structures earned the award for its recycled grit for FRP surfaces, a grit made from recycled crushed glass. The new grit, used in surface preparation, repair and finishing for composite structures, contains little to no respirable Silicon Dioxide (SiO2).
In partnership with Euclid Chemical, Toxement Colombia developed Eucon MTC, a sustainable concrete additive. This product supports concrete durability, alkali-silica reaction mitigation and, in some cases, it can be used for cement replacement. Eucon MTC is comparable with other concrete additives, but the carbon footprint reduction associated with this new byproduct is around 2,253 CO2e/ton.
Stonhard continually develops new sustainable flooring solutions, including those made with recycled materials. The Stonblend GSI-G epoxy mortar system, as well as the Stonhard epoxy and urethane floor protection for heavy-duty environments, use recycled glass chips blended into their formulations to give surfaces more durability and a stylized look. Over 90% of Stonhard’s new product development and reformulation efforts for the past several years have also geared toward water-based urethanes or 100% solid epoxy-based chemistry to lower VOC content and odor and to reduce waste.
Constructing energy-efficient buildings starts with the materials that make them. Our weatherization, insulation, roofing and other building products help our customers reduce their greenhouse (GHG) emissions, energy use and costs while extending the life of a building. Each year, we are breaking new ground in innovations for the construction industry and work to pioneer leading products for generations to come.
As builders look to make their projects more energy efficient, DAP introduced its Wall & Cavity Foam, which effectively seals in air to insulate homes and buildings while enhancing indoor heat flow. The spray foam insulation provides Class A fire resistance and can help end users save 30% on energy costs. This innovative product is a pre-mixed one-component foam, so the user no longer needs to carry two containers on the job. It also utilizes DAP’s Wide Spray Applicator technology, which improves ergonomics, and a responsive flow control trigger to reduce waste. Over the last several years, DAP has also reformulated certain foam insulation products to incorporate a new, environmentally friendly liquid blowing agent to decrease GHG emissions compared to similar industry products. Learn more.
As builders look to make their projects more energy efficient, DAP introduced its Wall & Cavity Foam, which effectively seals in air to insulate homes and buildings while enhancing indoor heat flow. The spray foam insulation provides Class A fire resistance and can help end users save 30% on energy costs. This innovative product is a pre-mixed one-component foam, so the user no longer needs to carry two containers on the job. It also utilizes DAP’s Wide Spray Applicator technology, which improves ergonomics, and a responsive flow control trigger to reduce waste. Over the last several years, DAP has also reformulated certain foam insulation products to incorporate a new, environmentally friendly liquid blowing agent to decrease GHG emissions compared to similar industry products. Learn more.
Carboline’s coatings, linings and fireproofing add energy efficiency to operations through structural upkeep. Solutions range from Carboglas 1601 SG—which provides wind turbine blades long-term protection against harsh elements, leading to their longevity and longer replacement schedules—to Carboline’s Hydroplate water tank linings—which protect against corrosion in water pipes, valves and fittings, extending the asset’s service life and increasing the availability of potable water. Carboline’s longevity solutions also extend to its fireproofing products, which upgrade the fire rating of existing structures to extend the lifecycle of buildings.
In an analysis conducted on 1,000 autorack railcars, Carboline found that its Carboguard 904 epoxy for direct-to-metal use reduced VOCs compared with the leading water-based acrylic. In addition, Carboguard 904 only needs to be applied once, which reduces its VOC emissions by over 64,000 pounds per 1,000 cars compared with a water-based acrylic. This also results in a reduction in labor, material handling and waste as fewer workers, truckloads and consumables are needed.
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI) Pure Air created an HVAC New Life Air Handler Unit (AHU) restoration offering to maintain and restore customers’ HVAC systems for better air quality, improved efficiency and longer life, and at one-third the cost of replacing the HVAC system. A service appointment includes a five step-process that starts with a Green Clean Institute-certified cleaning to boost an HVAC unit’s efficiency. Conducting AHU service and performance assessments reduces energy usage and helps avoid the expense and emissions associated with installing new equipment and the disposal of a used AHU. Learn more.
Through its concrete admixtures, Euclid Chemical is helping customers lower their carbon emissions by reducing the amount of cement content they need, while also delivering greater strength. EUCON Eco-Strength admixture facilitates cement hydration, which helps reduce the amount of cement used and improves both early- and late-stage strength development in concrete. The company is also using structural fibers in its concrete reinforcement products, such as TUF-STRAND SF. These macro-synthetic fibers replace energy-intensive materials, such as steel fibers, wire mesh and rebar, in various concrete applications. TUF-STRAND SF fibers also promote higher durability and safer working environments. Euclid Chemical also offers PSI FIBERSTRAND REPREVE 225, which reduces the risk of plastic shrinkage cracking in concrete and is manufactured from recycled plastic bottles.
Through its concrete admixtures, Euclid Chemical is helping customers lower their carbon emissions by reducing the amount of cement content they need, while also delivering greater strength. EUCON Eco-Strength admixture facilitates cement hydration, which helps reduce the amount of cement used and improves both early- and late-stage strength development in concrete. The company is also using structural fibers in its concrete reinforcement products, such as TUF-STRAND SF. These macro-synthetic fibers replace energy-intensive materials, such as steel fibers, wire mesh and rebar, in various concrete applications. TUF-STRAND SF fibers also promote higher durability and safer working environments. Euclid Chemical also offers PSI FIBERSTRAND REPREVE 225, which reduces the risk of plastic shrinkage cracking in concrete and is manufactured from recycled plastic bottles.
Dryvit's External Wall Insulation (EWI) is a cost-effective system for insulating the exterior of buildings. Bringing insulation to the outside of external walls keeps heat in a building and reduces air, wind and moisture penetration through walls and is customizable to enhance the building’s appearance. This leads to a more stable interior environment and lower energy costs. Its weatherproofing properties also reduce the long-term effects of dirt build up on a building’s facade, which lowers its maintenance and upkeep. Learn more.
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance offers a wide variety of “green roofs,” otherwise known as vegetated roofs, that feature greenery and plants installed on top of buildings. The Tremco team starts designing the flora-based roofs with the right waterproofing membrane. Then, the proper drainage, insulation and protective products are installed capped by a plant palette. Tremco’s vegetated roofs often double the life of a new roof membrane and help buildings regulate the temperature of air pulled into a rooftop HVAC unit, decreasing energy use and lowering utility cost. They also aid in sustainable stormwater management, increase a building’s air quality and provide an additional layer of insulation.
Tremco Roofing and Building Maintenance offers a wide variety of “green roofs,” otherwise known as vegetated roofs, that feature greenery and plants installed on top of buildings. The Tremco team starts designing the flora-based roofs with the right waterproofing membrane. Then, the proper drainage, insulation and protective products are installed capped by a plant palette. Tremco’s vegetated roofs often double the life of a new roof membrane and help buildings regulate the temperature of air pulled into a rooftop HVAC unit, decreasing energy use and lowering utility cost. They also aid in sustainable stormwater management, increase a building’s air quality and provide an additional layer of insulation.
Serving the needs of our customers and protecting their well-being is at the heart of what we do. We take strict precautions to ensure the health and safety of our customers and end-users, as well as associates working in our facilities. Our R&D teams continue to innovate by designing more water-based technologies and safer product alternatives to protect the environment and those who use our products.
As part of our goal to mitigate or eliminate certain materials in our products, we regularly evaluate opportunities to improve formulations for our users and associates. This includes many ongoing projects intended to reduce or replace materials we have identified for elimination or mitigation in favor of more bio-based chemistries to benefit our environment and end users.
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Euclid Chemical’s Increte Stonecraft Elegance, a self-leveling epoxy flooring system, is formulated with low levels of VOCs, which reduces the emission of harmful pollutants during application and throughout the product’s lifecycle. This product is also formulated to meet FDA compliance for environments such as food processing areas, which contributes to safe and sanitary conditions without compromising on sustainability.
We work to align our products with the highest safety and industry standards as part of our commitment to keeping our associates, customers and end users safe while using our products. Across RPM companies, many of our products have earned certifications for adherence to sustainability-related standards, including:
- Green Label Certification
- LEED Certification
- GREENGUARD certification
- U.S. EPA Safer Choice
- USDA BioPreferred Certified
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
- Green Seal
- Living Building Challenge
- ASTM International Certification
- U.S. Green Building Council
- Canadian Building Council
- Singapore Green Label
- Korea Environmental Industry and Technology
To reinforce product safety protocols, we offer numerous resources for our customers to learn about the proper use of our products. Our companies publish Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on their websites to maintain transparency about the ingredients contained in our products, hazard identification, handling and storage and personal protection information when using our products. In addition, many RPM companies offer online training and how-to videos on various products to provide a visual guide for product use. View examples from DAP, Rust-Oleum and Tremco Construction Products Group.
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Tremco CPG’s Flowcrete products, high-performance resin flooring solutions and fire-stopping technology, are the latest to receive Green Label Certification. Products that earned the certification include: Flowtex PT, Flowcoat SF41, Flowcoat HS and Flowshield ESD Conductive.
Since 2012, Rust-Oleum has earned recognition from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as one of its Safer Choice Partners of the Year for its Krud Kutter line of products. In its 2023 recognition, the EPA acknowledged Rust-Oleum for increasing sales of its EPA-certified products; launching its first Design for the Environment certified product; expanding its industrial cleaning products that meet Safer Choice standards, including its Krud Cutter line; and adding the Safer Choice label to its products that meet the requirements.
Tremco Sealants received the highest-tier certification for green building products in Singapore from the Singapore Green Building Council. Those products include: SG300, a one-part silicone sealant for structural glazing, and SG555, a non-stain, non-bleed silicone sealant. Tremco SG300 also received an eco-friendly accreditation from the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute.
Fibergrate Composite Structures has developed its Firewalk™ Phenolic Pultruded Grating, used in applications from offshore drilling to marine vessels, to meet the full requirements of ASTM F3059-18 at the L2 standard. Fibergrate is the first and only company to meet this ASTM standard, which defines the safety and performance standards of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) gratings in the marine and shipbuilding industry.
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Tremco Construction Products Group (Tremco CPG) enables sustainable construction through its cost-effective, environmentally friendly building solutions. From building materials that lead to energy-efficient structures to bio-based roof coatings made for weatherproofing, Tremco CPG is focused on reducing the carbon footprint of new buildings and maximizing the lifespan and efficiency of existing buildings.
