Material Collection

Healthier Exhibitions

The frequent redesign of exhibition spaces requires a heavy consumption of common building materials. This routine practice generates a continuous stream of waste that ends up in landfills and exposes workers to harmful chemicals during fabrication, installation, and de-installation and as materials off-gas during a show. 

The materials used in these redesigns, such as plywood that contains formaldehyde or MDF which contains resins, pose a threat to human health. Acrylic or latex paint, which is used in large quantities, is responsible for over half of the microplastics found in the ocean. Frequent repainting with synthetic paints can have harmful effects on our ecosystems.

Exhibition planning should consider reuse as well as healthy, natural, and biodegradable alternatives to mitigate waste and harmful exposure. Designing for disassembly and considering whole product life cycles can eliminate multiple harmful impacts. An emerging best practice is for galleries within the same community to share and repurpose resources such as pedestals and wall assemblies.

 Below are a few examples of products that meet our rigorous evaluation. For further help in your search for healthier exhibition products, scroll down to "Spec Guidance”.

Healthier Exhibitions

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About Our Collections

The goal of our collections is to help promote transparency in the material ingredients of building products by fostering knowledge and awareness of products and materials for which life-cycle information is available, and that have environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts.

Keep an eye out for the following symbols:
A Healthier Affordable Building Product

Products with the designation of "Healthier & Affordable" were specified and installed in at least one of our Case Studies of healthier affordable housing.

Available at the Donghia healthier Materials Library

The Donghia healthier Materials Library library is open to Parsons student and faculty. Learn more about access and opening hours here.

Low Embodied Carbon

“Embodied Carbon” is the total amount of carbon emitted during the process of making a material. *HML refers to a manufacturer's EPD to determine whether a product's A1-A3 carbon emissions falls within HML's threshold for Low Embodied Carbon.

New Product

This product has been added to the collection within the past six months.

Product in Development

Products with this designation identify they are currently scaling or only available in markets outside of the building industry. they could be experimental or in use in capsule collections.

Available in the EU

Products with this designation are currently available only in the European Union and identified as being an exemplary healthy option in the respective product group.

Ingredient Disclosures

There are several ways of evaluating a material’s health that we include with product information. Disclosures are reports by manufacturers about product ingredients, impacts, or other attributes.

Key Disclosures include:
Health Product Declaration (HPD)

A voluntary technical specification for reporting information on product contents and associated health information, intended to be the health-analogue to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Declare Label

Declare is a transparency platform and product database that answers three questions:
1. Where does a product come from?
2. What is it made of?
3. Where does it go at the end of its life?

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

A standardized format for communicating the environmental effects associated with a product’s raw materials extraction, energy use, chemical makeup, waste generation, and emissions to air, soil, and water.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

A reporting format that provides basic information about a material’s chemical ingredients, the potential safety hazards to installers, and recommended practices for installation.

USDA Certified Biobased Product Label

Managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the goal of the BioPreferred Program is to increase the purchase and use of biobased products.

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Innostar

Used in Healthier Affordable Housing
Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Mineral paints provide a healthier alternative to acrylic paints and primers as it is made from Potassium Silicate. They avoid asthmagens, are odorless, and are naturally mold-resistant. Keim Mineral Silica Paint has low to no VOCs. It is made from natural ingredients. This product is NaturePlus certified and has Cradle2Cradle Material Health Gold certification. The Innostar Line is a matte, scrub-rate class A finish with a coverage efficiency that allows for one primer & one paint coat only. Titanium Dioxide is being used for pigmenting, the whiter the pigment, the more titanium dioxide.


Category
Paint / Mineral, Potassium Silicate
Manufacturer
Keim
Product Website

Material composition*

Silica sol (aqueous solution) 10-15%, Polymer (polyacrylate) 2.5-5%, Titanium dioxide (white) and/or inorganic pigments 0-20%, Mineral Fillers (silicate and calcite) 25-35%, Water 25-35%, Hydrophobing agents 2.5-5%, Thickeners <1%, Stabilisers <1%, Wetting agents <1%, Defoamers <1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

8kg or 20kg buckets

COLORS

Various

Linseed Oil Paint

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Linseed oil paint offers a healthy, durable alternative to acrylic products. Ottosson’s product is manufactured at their facility in Genarp, Sweden, which was established in the late 1980s. The technique used in making their paints, however, dates back to the 16th century. Cold-pressed raw linseed oil and natural pigments are ground in a triple-cylinder mixer, incorporating the pigments evenly into the linseed oil. The result is a linseed oil paint that creates a breathable, easy to maintain surface that doesn’t peel or bubble up.

*NOTE: Ottosson Linseed Oil Paints contain zinc oxide, a natural fungicide. It adds hardness to the paint finish and is a necessary additive in several North American climates. Zinc requires a warning label due to potential aquatic toxicity under Swedish law. When disposed of responsibly and used as directed, it poses no threat to the health of humans or the environment

(as reported by Earth and Flax https://www.earthandflax.com/)


Category
Paint / Biobased, Linseed Oil
Manufacturer
Ottosson
Product Website

Material composition*

Boiled Linseed Oil 25-50%, Pigment 1-50%, Zinc Oxide 2.5-25%, Zirconium, dipropylene glycol iso-Bu alc. neodecanoate propionate cobalt complexes <0.01%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 4 ounce, 1 Liter, and 3 Liter buckets

COLORS

Available in a wide range of colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

July 11, 2023

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Classico Limewash

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Classico Limewash is a slaked-lime ( lime mixed with water) paint with which you can achieve wash off effects on interior or exterior brick and masonry. After application, it calcifies to the brick, turning hard as a rock. It does not chip or crack due to allowing moisture to evaporate. The high pH of the paint makes it naturally mold-resistant. As a result, maintenance is minimal. The application is done by brushing the paint on the wetted surface and creating the patina effect by hosing spots off the wall.


Category
Paint / Mineral, Lime
Manufacturer
Romabio
Product Website

Material composition*

Hydrated Calcium Oxide (slaked lime) 40-42.5%, Calcium Carbonate 32-35%, Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 0.12%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

available in quart, liter, 4 GAL bucket size

COLORS

available in seven colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

December 18, 2023

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Graphenstone

Available At the Donghia Materials Library
Low-Embodied Carbon Material

Graphenstone has updated traditional lime paint formulas with their product by adding graphene, a material made from carbon. Graphene lends the paint extreme strength, durability, and washability. Additionally, the use of lime creates a paint that is not only free of harmful substances, but one that also actively improves indoor air quality by absorbing toxics and CO2. The white interior and exterior paint have a Cradle to Cradle Gold certification.

This product meets HML's criteria for low embodied carbon in part because of its use of renewable energy and CO₂ absorbing ingredients. As the product is produced in Spain, shipping can negate it's low emission score.

*NOTE: Recently, researchers have raised health concerns about graphene. According to the manufacturer, Graphenstone uses Nano Fibers of Graphene (NFG), which has a larger structure that is not harmful to human health.


Category
Paint / Mineral, Lime
Manufacturer
Graphenstone
Product Website

Material composition*

Calcium Hydroxide (Lime) 40-70%, Water 10-30%, Calcium Carbonate 5-20%, Additives 1-5%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 1L, 4L, 12.5L, and 15L

COLORS

Available in a wide range of colors. White is the only color with a C2C Gold Certification.

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Cradle to Cradle | Gold icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
Last Updated

April 02, 2024

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Roseburg: Medite II MDF

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Roseburg’s Medite II MDF is a high strength, MR30 grade moisture-resistant, multi-use Medium Density Fiberboard made from up to 92% of recycled cellulose content. Medite II has no added formaldehyde (NAF), is SCS Certified for 92% of pre-consumer recycled content, CPA ECC Sustainability Standard Certified, and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified. Architects and designers can earn LEED v4 Low Emitting Materials Credit Support project credits. Roseburg's Medite II contains less than 7% isocyanate resin. Currently, this is a healthier alternative to most MDF's with as much as 10% resins and more, or use phenolic resins or added formaldehyde.


Category
Dimensional Surface, MDF
Manufacturer
Roseburg
Product Website

Material composition*

Wood Fiber 82-97%, Water 1.8-8%, Isocyanate Resin 0.75-7.35%, Benzene 1-isocyanato-2[4-isocyanateophenyl)methyl] 1%, Borate Flame Retardant <1%, Urea <1%, Slack Wax <1%, Undisclosed <1%, Octadecanoic Acid <1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

HempWood

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

HempWood is a hardwood alternative composed of hemp, soy flour, and binders (without isocyanates). As an engineered flooring product, the base is Columbia Forest purebond plywood. HempWood is harder than oak, and a durable wood option that promotes the carbon sequestering hemp-growing industry. All hemp for this product is grown locally in the U.S. and the entire supply chain is within a 100-mile radius of Murray, Kentucky. It contains 98% Biobased Content and has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label in the BioPreferred® Program. Hempwood has a Janka hardness rating of 2,750.

HempWood products are available either with a factory finish or unfinished. Wax or oil are suggested healthier options for unfinished floors. Check out Alternative Finishes in HML’s Healthier Design Alternatives.


Category
Wood Flooring, Engineered Wood
Manufacturer
HempWood
Product Website

Material composition*

Hemp >80%, Soy <15%, cured resin <5%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

5/8 X 5 X 48” for flooring

COLORS

unfinished, prefinished, bourbon

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Last Updated

September 26, 2024

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PureBond Classic Core® Plywood

Used in Healthier Affordable Housing
Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Classic Core® is a combination core panel construction where cross bands of thin MDF are utilized in place of veneer cross bands.

Classic Core® can be manufactured with bonded crossbands which do not contain added formaldehyde. PureBond Classic Core® may contribute to LEED® 2009 credit IEQ 4.4 and conforms to CARB II exempt emission requirements called for in LEED V4. It contains 95% Biobased Content and has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label in the BioPreferred® Program.


Category
Dimensional Surface, Plywood
Manufacturer
Columbia Forest Products
Product Website

Material composition*

Wood Dust 98%, Polymerized Methylenediphenyl-Diisocyanate <10%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

4’x 8’, 4’x 10’ Panels - 1/2”, 5/8”, 3/4”, 1” and 1-1/4” thickness

COLORS

Variety of wood species

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
FSC Certification
Rainforest Alliance Certification
Contributes to LEED credits
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Last Updated

February 14, 2024

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PureBond Hardwood Plywood

Used in Healthier Affordable Housing
Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Columbia Forest Product's PureBond hardwood plywood is formaldehyde-free, and is instead made with a soy-based binder. This North American-made product is also cost-competitive with standard plywood products, making it a fantastic healthier alternative. It contains 95% Biobased Content and has been awarded the USDA Certified Biobased Product Label in the BioPreferred® Program.


Category
Dimensional Surface, Plywood
Manufacturer
Columbia Forest Products
Product Website

Material composition*

Wood Dust 95.65%, Other components below the reportable levels, (the specific chemical identity and/or percentage of composition has been held withheld as a trade secret) <1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

2’x 4’, 2’x 8’, 4’x 8’, 4’x 10’ Panels - available in standard thickness

COLORS

Variety of wood species

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
FSC Certification
Rainforest Alliance Certification
Contributes to LEED credits
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Last Updated

February 14, 2024

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Natural Wooden Flooring

Available At the Donghia Materials Library
Low-Embodied Carbon Material

mafi is an Austrian company that specializes in the production of three-layer wooden planks that can be used as flooring, walls, or ceilings. mafi floors are finished using natural oils. Instead of creating a seal-like more typical lacquers, the oil soaks into the wood and protects it from the inside out. Because it does not create a barrier, the oil finish on mafi’s wood floors allows the material to breathe and to help regulate the interior climate and improve indoor air quality. The natural oil finish is also free of toxic solvents. All of the wood used in mafi's flooring is grown in Austria, within 12km ( 8 miles ) of the factory.

Per Mafi's product-specific EPDs, this product meets HML's criteria for low embodied carbon.


Category
Wood Flooring, Engineered Wood
Manufacturer
mafi
Product Website

Material composition*

Wood 99.9%, Polyvinyl Acetate Adhesive 0.05%, Natural Oils 0.05%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in a range of plank sizes

COLORS

Oak, beech, ash, maple, walnut, acacia, spruce, larch, swiss stone pine, douglas fir, fir

Multi Layer Flooring

Used in Healthier Affordable Housing
Available At the Donghia Materials Library
Low-Embodied Carbon Material

Kährs's 3-layer engineered hardwood flooring is made up of a surface layer, a core layer, and a backing. Surface treatments are free from solvents, formaldehyde and isocyanate. Engineered hardwood allows a floating installation on a level surface. This allows you to avoid potentially harmful adhesives and enables future disassembly and reuse.

The AWARE collection is bio-based, PVC-free, and can be sanded/refinished to allow for a longer lifespan.

*NOTE: This product is ULEF as opposed to NAF, meaning it contains ultra-low emitting formaldehyde. The products carry FloorScore emissions certification.

Per Kahrs's EPD, this product meets HML's criteria for low embodied carbon.


Category
Wood Flooring, Engineered Wood
Manufacturer
Kährs
Product Website

Material composition*

Wood/Wood Fiber 93-94% [Amino Based Glue 2.6-3%, Carbamide Adhesive 1.0-2%, Lacquer Sherwin-Williams 0.8-1%, Filler 0.1%, Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA) 0.08-0.1%], Polyolefin Foam Plastic 0.4-0.5%, Polyester Foam - Bottom 0.5-0.5%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

72’’x 6 1/4” Plank; 3/8", 5/8", or 3/4" Thickness

COLORS

Available in a variety of wood species

Purline Wineo

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

PURLINE resilient flooring is made from bio-polyurethane, a high-performance composite material predominantly derived from vegetable oils such as rapeseed or castor oil and naturally occurring mineral components such as chalk. The flooring comes in various designs in sheet, tile and plank formats and requires no applied finish or coating. PURLINE is free of chloride, plasticizers, and solvents. This biobased product is a healthier alternative for LVT as it decreases the use of petrochemicals. Isocyanates still occur within the polyurethane processing method.


Category
Resilient, Biobased
Manufacturer
Windmoeller
Product Website

Material composition*

Filler: Limestone 45-59%; Polymer: biobased Polyurethane Foams 30-50%; Filler: Zeolite 1-5%; Flame Retardant: Aluminum Hydroxide 1-5%; Film former: Cellulose 1-2%; Structure component: Continuous Filament Glass Fiber 1-3%, PET 1-3%, Polypropylene 1-3%, Kaolin 1-2%; Pigment: undisclosed 0.5-1%, Titanium Dioxide 0-0.1%; Defoamer: White Mineral Oil 0.2-0.5%.

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

available in planks, tiles, and rolls

COLORS

Available in over 150 designs

Corques Liquid Lino

Available At the Donghia Materials Library
Low-Embodied Carbon Material

Corques Liquid Lino offers a revolutionary way to use linoleum. An alternative to traditional rolls and tiles, this product from Duracryl International is sold as a liquid and poured onto a subfloor onsite. It sets overnight at ambient temperatures to create a seamless durable and natural looking resilient floor. Corques Liquid Lino is made from vegetable oil, cork, wood-flour, limestone, and natural color pigments. It is free of VOCs, PVC, plasticizers, formaldehyde, chlorine, and heavy metals. While the production of this product currently requires the use of isocyanates, the manufacturer avoids the more harmful toluene diisocyanate (TDI)

Per Duracryl's EPD, this product meets HML's criteria for low embodied carbon.


Category
Resilient, Linoleum
Manufacturer
Duracryl International
Product Website

Material composition*

Binder with MDI Activator: Castor Oil, Linseed Oil; Filler: Calcium Carbonate, Quercus Suber Bark; Pigment: C.I. Pigment Yellow 42, Dilron Trioxide, Iron Oxide (Fe304), Titanium Dioxide; Finish: Polyurethane

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

N/A (Poured Material)

COLORS

Available in 54 Colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Declare | Red List Free
Last Updated

October 26, 2024

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Acri-Soy Penetrating Sealer

The Acri-Soy Penetrating Wood and Concrete Sealer uses a hybrid acrylic and biobased emulsion technology. It penetrates into concrete and leaves no surface film. It can also be used to seal wood. It avoids VOCs and PFAS, it is CDPH VOC Emissions Certified and qualifies for WELL and LEED. The product is biopreferred certified. Acrylic acid is used to form the polymers. Once chemically bonded, it is not harmful in end-use. It currently still contains petrochemical-derived acrylic, but this will gradually be replaced by biobased alternatives and post less harm throughout its entire life cycle.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Biobased
Manufacturer
Eco Safety Products
Product Website

Material composition*

Water, Acrylic Acid, 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)Propyl Ester, Ethanol, 2,2'-(Butylimino)bis, Undisclosed, Alcohols, C9-11, Ethoxylated, Alcohols, C16-18, Ethoxylated, Benzenesulfonic Acid, Dodecyl-Branched, Sodium Salt, Benzenesulfonic Acid, Mono-C10-16-Alkyl Derivs., Sodium Salts, Fatty Acids, C16-18 and C18-Unsatd., ME Esters, 2-Propenoic Acid, 2-Methyl-Polymer with Ethyl 2-Propenoate, Xantham Gum, Soybean Oil, ME Ester

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

1 qt, 1 gal, 5 gal

Eco-Tuff Clearcoat Finish

The Eco-Tuff Clearcoat is an NIPU (non-isocyanate) biobased polyurethane finish. It can be used to seal wood or concrete and is available in a matte, satin or gloss sheen. It avoids VOCs and PFAS. It is CDPH VOC Emissions Certified and qualifies for both WELL and LEED. Acrylic acid is being used to form the polymers. Once chemically bonded, it is not harmful in end-use. It currently still contains petrochemical derived acrylic, but this will gradually be replaced by biobased alternatives and post less harm throughout its entire life cycle.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Biobased
Manufacturer
Eco Safety Products
Product Website

Material composition*

Water, Acrylic Acid 3-(Trimethoxysilyl)Propyl Ester, 1,2 Benzisothiazol-3(2H)-One, Undisclosed, Starch Nitrate, Alcohols C9-11 Ethoxylated, Alcohols C16-18 Ethoxylated, Castor Oil Polymer with TDI, Triethylamine, 2-Propenoic Acid 2-Methyl-Polymer with Ethyl 2-Propenoate, Benzenesulfonic Acid Dodecyl-Branched Sodium Salt, Benzenamine N,N'-Methanetetraylbis[2,6-BIS(1-Methylethyl), Fatty Acids C16-18 and C18- Unsatd. ME Esters, Xanthan Gum, Surfactant-Specific Amines

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

1 qt, 1 gal, 5 gal

Oil Plus 2C

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Rubio Monocoat's Oil Finish is a healthy option for wood finishing. A single layer of this product will protect wood from water, heat, and daily wear and tear trough molecular binding with the wood fiber. It is great for use on hardwood flooring, wood furniture or any other wood product. This product creates a finish that is easy to maintain, and it is free of VOCs and solvents.

*Note: This product is sold in two components. Component A is the oil finish and Component B is an accelerator, which speeds the drying process. Although it helps with convenience, we recommend the product to be used without the accelerator as it contains isocyanates, listed as asthmagens and potential carcinogens by OSHA


Category
Sealer / Surface, Oil_Linseed
Manufacturer
Rubio Monocoat
Product Website

Material composition*

Linseed Oil, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax, Plant Based Pigments

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 350 ml, 1.3 L and 3.5 L cans.

COLORS

Available in 14 colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
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Last Updated

January 17, 2024

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Hemp Oil

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Hemp oil is a healthier finish and works particularly well on wood. The Real Milk Paint’s Hemp Oil is free of additives, preservatives, solvents, and VOCs. It is thinner than tung oil, making it easier to apply without the addition of a solvent. However, hemp oil is less durable and waterproof than tung oil. Hemp oil is food safe and works especially well on lightly used items.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Oil_Hemp
Manufacturer
The Real Milk Paint
Product Website

Material composition*

Industrial Hemp Oil 100%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, and 1 gallon bottles

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

August 02, 2023

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Pure Tung Oil

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Tung oil (sometimes called chinawood oil) is an all-natural hard drying wood oil that provides a tough, flexible, highly water-resistant coating or wood finish. Tung oil is available in 3 grades. The Real Milk Paint’s Pure Tung Oil is Grade 1 yellow, the highest grade available. This means that it offers faster drying, superior color, and a long-lasting finish. This product is free of VOCs and other harmful additives. Some prefer it over linseed oil because it dries faster and does not darken as much with age.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Oil_Tung
Manufacturer
The Real Milk Paint
Product Website

Material composition*

Tung Oil 100%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 1 oz (sample), 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 1 gallon, and 55 gallon bottles

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

August 02, 2023

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Purified Boiled Linseed Oil

Linseed Oil is a natural, solvent-free finish coating derived from flax seeds. Not only does it perform better than petrochemical alternatives - it is also much healthier. Linseed oil is free of toxics such as isocyanates and bisphenols, which are found in polyurethane and epoxy resins. Allback manufactures their Purified Linseed Oil in Sweden. Their Purified Boiled Linseed oil is a drying oil, making it ideal for a final finish on wood and metal.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Oil_Linseed
Manufacturer
Allback
Product Website

Material composition*

Linseed Oil <99.01%, Manganese Drying Agent <0.09%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

5 Liters

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

July 30, 2019

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Viking Linseed Oil Wax

The Viking Purified Linseed Oil Wax is 100% natural, combining the Viking Purified Raw Linseed Oil and beeswax. It is made in the USA, food-safe and contains no petrochemical additives. Ideal for wood surfaces, including unfinished wood, and can also protect metal, ceramic, tile, and rubber.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Oil_Linseed
Manufacturer
Viking
Product Website

Material composition*

100% Viking Purified Raw Linseed Oil and Beeswax

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

16 oz, 32 oz

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

June 14, 2022

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Consolideck® LS/CS®

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Consolideck® LS/CS® is a penetrating silicate treatment for flat concrete surfaces. This treatment reacts with concrete to produce a calcium silicate hydrate inside of concrete pores. It works with freshly troweled concrete or existing floors of any age. LS/CS's ingredients are disclosed per HPD, DECLARE, RED List Free and comply with the US EPA's AIM VOC standards and CDPH air quality standards. Lithium Silicate is a component we are keeping an eye on as more research is released.


Category
Sealer / Surface, Silicate
Manufacturer
Prosoco
Product Website

Material composition*

Water 85-90%, Lithium Silicate 3-20%, Potassium Siliconate 1-5%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

1-gal, 5-gal, 55-gal, 265-gal

Gold Bond Gypsum Board

Used in Healthier Affordable Housing
Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Gold Bond’s Gypsum Board panels are a lightweight and cost-effective wall material. Their gypsum core (which is naturally fire resistant) is encased in 100% recycled paper on the face and back sides. This product is also Greenguard Gold Certified, meaning it meets strict standards for VOC and Formaldehyde emissions.


Category
Drywall, Gypsum
Manufacturer
National Gypsum Company
Product Website

Material composition*

Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (Gypsum) 85-95%, Cellulose (Paper Fiber) 5-15%, may contain Mixture-Calcium, Aluminum Silicates, Amorphous Silica <1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

4’ x 6’ up to 16’ - available in 1/4”, 3/8” and 1/2” thickness

COLORS

White and gray paper face

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) icon-pdf Created with Sketch.
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
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March 20, 2024

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MagPanel®

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Ambient Building Product's MagPanel® MgO board is a healthier alternative to gypsum or cement board. This product is made of magnesium oxide, a naturally occurring mineral that makes the product naturally fire and mold resistant and impervious to insects. The product is commonly used for sheathing walls and ceilings.


Category
Drywall, Magnesium Oxide
Manufacturer
Ambient Building Products
Product Website

Material composition*

Magnesium oxide 51%, magnesium chloride or magnesium sulfate 40%, perlite 3%, wood fiber 5%, fiberglass mesh and non-woven fabric 0.8%, other 0.2%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

varies

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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March 20, 2024

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Mushroom® Packaging

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Mushroom® Packaging is made from Ecovative MycoComposite, which is biodegradable, naturally flame resistant, and water resistant. The MycoComposite material is grown and dried within 7 days for ready-to-use packaging. It is 100% home-compostable and has a Class A Fire Retardant rating.


Category
Packaging, Mycelium
Manufacturer
Ecovative
Product Website

Material composition*

Mycelium (binder), hemp (substrate), flour (nutrition)

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Custom designs

COLORS

Natural

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

March 15, 2022

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MycoComposite

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Ecovative uses mycelium as a binder for regionally sourced non-food agricultural waste to make a bio-based alternative to plastic foam packaging and insulation materials. MycoComposite is biodegradable, naturally flame resistant, and water resistant. Ecovative licenses this material to various partners such as Mushroom Packaging, Magic Mushrooms, Grown.bio, Bio Fab, and Grow.bio to create packaging, insulation, furniture pieces and kits.


Category
Packaging, Mycelium
Manufacturer
Ecovative
Product Website

Material composition*

Mycelium (binder), hemp (substrate), flour (nutrition)

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
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February 27, 2023

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Green Cell Foam

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Made primarily from U.S. grown, non-GMO cornstarch, Green Cell Foam is a healthier and more environmentally friendly alternative to petroleum-based foams.

This material is compostable, biodegradable, and water soluble.

Its manufacture requires 70% less energy and generates 80% less greenhouse gas than traditional foams.


Category
Packaging, Corn
Manufacturer
KTM Industries, Inc.
Product Website

Material composition*

Corn Starch >90%, Water/Proprietary Additives/Processing Aids 1-10%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 1/4" and 1/2", with variable lamination thickness options

COLORS

Available in a range of colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

July 11, 2023

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BioFoam

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

BioFoam is a plant-based alternative to traditional EPS foams. This product is made from PLA (polylactic acid), a type of polymer derived from the production of sugar cane. Beads of PLA (BioBeads) are made through the fermentation process of the sugar cane, and then are expanded with CO2 into EPS-like pearls. BioFoam is the first CO2 neutral foam in the world, and is Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified.


Category
Packaging, Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Manufacturer
Synbra Technology
Product Website

Material composition*

Polylactic Acid (PLA)

*as reported by the manufacturer

COLORS

Off-white beads

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
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August 15, 2023

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Paperfoam

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Paperfoam is a packaging material made from starch, FSC-certified cellulose fibers, water and a proprietary pre-mix. It contains 88% biobased content, according to Bioprefered.gov. It can be recycled within the paper stream and is home compostable. As declared by the manufacturer, the material, including the pre-mix, is free from formaldehyde, solvents, PFAS, flame retardants, bisphenols, phthalates, and heavy metals. It can be injection moulded and embossed.


Category
Packaging, Starch
Manufacturer
Paperfoam
Product Website

Material composition*

Starch 70%, Cellulose fibers 12% , Proprietary Pre-mix 18%

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
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January 11, 2023

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Mogu Acoustics

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Mogu Acoustics are grown using a proprietary fungal strain with hemp and cotton waste to create a variety tile shapes and colors. The mycelium tiles have excellent acoustic performance in the medium frequencies (250-1000 hz) and are naturally flame retardant. These tiles can be fixed in place with screws, clips, magnets or organized within FSC-sourced lime wood system called Foresta.

Note: These tiles are finished with a low-VOC, heavy-metal free, water-based paint. Per manufacturer, you can request no finish, but this will make the tiles more sensitive to stains and scratches.


Category
Acoustics, Mycelium
Manufacturer
Mogu
Product Website

Material composition*

Mogu Acoustic tiles are composed of mycelium, hemp shives, cotton, and optional paint finish (water-based, heavy-metal free bicomponent dispersion with low VOC)

*As reported by manufacturer

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Varies

COLORS

Varies

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
Other
Last Updated

July 11, 2023

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Clay Plasters

Available At the Donghia Materials Library
Low-Embodied Carbon Material

Clayworks clay plasters are blends of unfired clays mixed with natural minerals and pigments. They provide a 100% natural alternative for gypsum plaster and paint wall finishing. Clayworks clay plasters are non-toxic, avoid synthetic additives and emit zero VOCs or formaldehyde. They are free of heavy metals and can be composted.

The clay plasters help regulate indoor relative humidity and temperature, absorb toxics and odors, and are easily repaired. They are made in the UK and supplied in a dried form, ready to mix with water and apply with conventional plastering tools and skills. The BM-1 hazard on the HPD relates to respiratory protection. The clay plasters also contribute to WELL and LEED certifications.

Per Claywork's product-specific EPDs, this product meets HML's criteria for low embodied carbon.


Category
Plaster, Clay
Manufacturer
Clayworks
Product Website

Material composition*

Blended Sands, Kaolin, Other Proprietary Ingredients

*as reported by the manufacturer

Lime Plaster

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Limestrong's Artisan lime plasters are a healthier alternative to traditional wall finishes like paint. This plaster is made of lime, pumice, and a plant-based binder, all sourced from within the US. It is available in 3 finishes of varying levels of shine - Marble, Stone, and Sand. Limestrong uses natural pigments only and has created a palette of 98 colors using a combination of 8 naturally occurring minerals. These plasters are petrochemical and fragrance-free.


Category
Plaster, Lime
Manufacturer
Earthaus Plaster
Product Website

Material composition*

Calcium Hydroxide 50-75%, Amorphous Aluminum Silicate (Pumice) 25-50%, Crystalline silica, respirable powder 0.0001-1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

COLORS

98 colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
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Last Updated

August 02, 2023

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BioGrip Primer

Mineral paints, like this one, provide a great alternative to acrylic paints and primers. They are toxin-free, odorless, asthma-free, and naturally mold-resistant. BioGrip is Romabio’s mineral primer. This primer is designed for interior and exterior use and works well on drywall, portland cement, cementitious siding, and stucco. In 2015, this product was verified by a third party to be free of the harmful ingredients on the International Living Future Institute’s Red List. Titanium Dioxide is being used for pigmenting, the whiter the pigment, the more titanium dioxide.

Note: We will update the HPD once we received the renewed one. Manufacturer foresees early 2023 for renewal.


Category
Paint / Mineral, Potassium Silicate
Manufacturer
Romabio
Product Website

Material composition*

Water 16.5070 - 58.1590%, Calcium Carbonate 4.766 - 47.4030%, Potassium Polysilicate 1.9740 - 13.8170%, Undisclosed Chemical #1 1.9600 - 25.3460%, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose 0.2890 - 0.7390%, Oxirane, 2-Methyl-, Polymer with Oxirane, Ether with 1,2-Hexanediol (2:1) 0.1760 - 1.0370%, Potassium Methylsilanetriolate 0.0700 - 0.2980%, Glassy Sodium Phosphate 0.0230 - 0.6060%, Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), Alpha-Sulfo-Omega-(Undecyloxy)-, Branched and Linear, Sodium Salt 0.0210 - 0.2720%, Poly[Oxy(Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl)], _-(1-Oxo-9-Octadecenyl)-_-Butoxy-, (Z)- 0.0190 - 0.1100%, Sodium Bisulfate 0.0140 - 0.1800%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.0120 - 0.1490%, Sodium Persulfate 0.0100 - 0.1230%, Limestone; Calcium Carbonate 0.0000 - 37.7520, Titanium Dioxide 0.0000 - 24.8420%, Talc 0.0000 - 7.3030%, Chlorite 0.0000 - 7.3030%, Aluminum Oxide 0.0000 - 1.2540%, Kaolin Clay (Impurity/Residual), Magnesite 0.0000 - 0.5090%, Starch 0.0000 - 0.4100%, Dolomite 0.0000 - 0.3830, Quartz (Impurity/Residual), Silica, Amorphous 0.0000 - 0.1330%, 1,1,1-Tri(Hydroxymethyl)Propane 0.0000 - 0.1070%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

1 liter/1 quart, 2.5 liter/0.67 gallon, or 15 liter/4 gallon

COLORS

White

EcoDomus

Used in Healthier Affordable Housing
Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Mineral paints, like Romabio's EcoDomus, provide a great alternative to acrylic paints. They are toxin-free, odorless, asthma-free, and naturally mold-resistant. EcoDomus is available in Matte, Eggshell, and Satin finishes. EcoDomus is an extremely durable, high-performing, mineral paint. The matte paint is designed for interior use, and the eggshell and satin can be used both for interior and exterior wall and trim finishes. This product is also backed by a 20-year warranty against chipping, peeling, and flaking. Thirteen of Romabio's paints, including this one, are Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified. Titanium Dioxide is being used for pigmenting, the whiter the pigment, the more titanium dioxide.

Note: We will update the HPD once we received the renewed one. Manufacturer foresees early 2023 for renewal.


Category
Paint / Mineral, Potassium Silicate
Manufacturer
Romabio
Product Website

Material composition*

Water 16.5070 - 58.1590%, Calcium Carbonate 4.766 - 47.4030%, Potassium Polysilicate 1.9740 - 13.8170%, Undisclosed Chemical #1 1.9600 - 25.3460%, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose 0.2890 - 0.7390%, Oxirane, 2-Methyl-, Polymer with Oxirane, Ether with 1,2-Hexanediol (2:1) 0.1760 - 1.0370%, Potassium Methylsilanetriolate 0.0700 - 0.2980%, Glassy Sodium Phosphate 0.0230 - 0.6060%, Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), Alpha-Sulfo-Omega-(Undecyloxy)-, Branched and Linear, Sodium Salt 0.0210 - 0.2720%, Poly[Oxy(Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl)], _-(1-Oxo-9-Octadecenyl)-_-Butoxy-, (Z)- 0.0190 - 0.1100%, Sodium Bisulfate 0.0140 - 0.1800%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.0120 - 0.1490%, Sodium Persulfate 0.0100 - 0.1230%, Limestone; Calcium Carbonate 0.0000 - 37.7520, Titanium Dioxide 0.0000 - 24.8420%, Talc 0.0000 - 7.3030%, Chlorite 0.0000 - 7.3030%, Aluminum Oxide 0.0000 - 1.2540%, Kaolin Clay (Impurity/Residual), Magnesite 0.0000 - 0.5090%, Starch 0.0000 - 0.4100%, Dolomite 0.0000 - 0.3830, Quartz (Impurity/Residual), Silica, Amorphous 0.0000 - 0.1330%, 1,1,1-Tri(Hydroxymethyl)Propane 0.0000 - 0.1070%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Pint, quart or gallon

COLORS

Available in a variety of colors

BioDomus SuperFlat

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Mineral paints, like BioDomus SuperFlat, provide a great alternative to acrylic paints. They are toxin-free, odorless, asthma-free, and naturally mold-resistant. BioDomus SuperFlat is designed to be used on interior walls and ceilings. It is also backed by a 20-year warranty against chipping, peeling, and flaking. Thirteen of Romabio's paints, including this one, are Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified. Titanium Dioxide is being used for pigmenting, the whiter the pigment, the more titanium dioxide.

Note: We will update the HPD once we received the renewed one. Manufacturer foresees early 2023 for renewal.


Category
Paint / Mineral, Potassium Silicate
Manufacturer
Romabio
Product Website

Material composition*

Water 16.5070 - 58.1590%, Calcium Carbonate 4.766 - 47.4030%, Potassium Polysilicate 1.9740 - 13.8170%, Undisclosed Chemical #1 1.9600 - 25.3460%, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose 0.2890 - 0.7390%, Oxirane, 2-Methyl-, Polymer with Oxirane, Ether with 1,2-Hexanediol (2:1) 0.1760 - 1.0370%, Potassium Methylsilanetriolate 0.0700 - 0.2980%, Glassy Sodium Phosphate 0.0230 - 0.6060%, Poly(Oxy-1,2-Ethanediyl), Alpha-Sulfo-Omega-(Undecyloxy)-, Branched and Linear, Sodium Salt 0.0210 - 0.2720%, Poly[Oxy(Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl)], _-(1-Oxo-9-Octadecenyl)-_-Butoxy-, (Z)- 0.0190 - 0.1100%, Sodium Bisulfate 0.0140 - 0.1800%, Sodium Hydroxide 0.0120 - 0.1490%, Sodium Persulfate 0.0100 - 0.1230%, Limestone; Calcium Carbonate 0.0000 - 37.7520, Titanium Dioxide 0.0000 - 24.8420%, Talc 0.0000 - 7.3030%, Chlorite 0.0000 - 7.3030%, Aluminum Oxide 0.0000 - 1.2540%, Kaolin Clay (Impurity/Residual), Magnesite 0.0000 - 0.5090%, Starch 0.0000 - 0.4100%, Dolomite 0.0000 - 0.3830, Quartz (Impurity/Residual), Silica, Amorphous 0.0000 - 0.1330%, 1,1,1-Tri(Hydroxymethyl)Propane 0.0000 - 0.1070%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Pint, quart or gallon

COLORS

Available in a variety of colors