Designers and Architects can earn LEED points and satisfy customer demand for environmentally certified materials supporting stylish, healthier indoor spaces.
WILMINGTON, Del., March 5, 2019 – DuPont Electronics & Imaging (DuPont) is proud to announce DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings have earned GREENGUARD Gold certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a third-party certifier of product and sustainability claims.
GREENGUARD Gold Certification demonstrates that the new DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings are certified for low chemical emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to healthier indoor air in offices, medical facilities and schools. DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings also received an Environmental Claim Validation from UL for mold resistance.
“UL congratulates DuPont for achieving GREENGUARD Gold Certification for their wallcoverings, which demonstrates their commitment to creating products that do not contribute to poor indoor air quality,” said Alberto Uggetti, Vice President and General Manager of UL’s Environment & Sustainability division. “GREENGUARD Gold certification helps designers and architects understand a product’s impact on indoor air quality so they can make an informed decision for their project needs.”
DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings – Catalinna Linen – Dune. Courtesy of DuPont Electronics & Imaging
GREENGUARD Certification from UL indicates that products are third-party certified to meet stringent chemical emissions requirements. Products like DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings are screened for more than 10,000 VOCs and undergo both annual recertification and periodic testing to maintain this credential.
“At DuPont, we wanted to offer a product that is design-forward while meeting the environmental requirements that new marketplaces demand,” said Fallyn Flaherty-Earp, Wallcoverings Marketing Manager at DuPont. “GREENGUARD Gold certification tells customers that they can trust our product in their next design to help create a safer indoor environment, while garnering LEED points for the overall project.”
The sound science and meticulous certification requirements that back the GREENGUARD Certification program help differentiate DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings from its competitors. “We know that the GREENGUARD Gold certification credibly communicates our commitment to healthy buildings and consumer well-being. We are excited to be able to offer it to our commercial clients,” Flaherty-Earp added.
DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings – Essentials – Charcoal. Courtesy of DuPont Electronics & Imaging
Designers can learn more about the certification of our products at the SPOT Products Catalog. Search “Tedlar” to see certifications for our wallcoverings.
A Type II wallcovering with Type III characteristics, DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings are easy to clean and provide stain resistance and durability, all with the modern, fashion forward aesthetics today’s designers want. The DuPont technology behind this new wallpaper has been used since 1948 for surface protection in many market applications ranging from aircraft to automotive, rail and bus interiors, to fleet graphics and other wall overlaminates. DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings are sold exclusively through Endure Walls™ in North America. To learn more, please visit tedlarwallcoverings.dupont.com.
About UL
UL Environment, a division of UL (Underwriters Laboratories), works to advance global sustainability, environmental health, and safety by supporting the growth and development of environmentally preferable products, services and organizations. For more information, visit www.ul.com/environment.
About DuPont Electronics & Imaging
With the 2017 merger of Dow and DuPont, Dow Electronic Materials and DuPont Electronics & Communications have combined their portfolios and expertise to create the new DuPont Electronics & Imaging business, which is part of the new Specialty Products Division of DowDuPont. DuPont Electronics & Imaging is a global supplier of materials and technologies serving the semiconductor, advanced chip packaging, circuit board, electronic and industrial finishing, photovoltaic, display, and digital and flexographic printing industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies.
About DowDuPont Specialty Products Division
DowDuPont Specialty Products, a division of DowDuPont (NYSE: DWDP), is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, building and construction, health and wellness, food and worker safety. DowDuPont intends to separate the Specialty Products Division, which will be called DuPont, into an independent, publicly traded company. More information can be found at www.dow-dupont.com.
