Environmental compatibility and safety

Evonik's High Performance Polymers Business Line, together with all of Marl Chemical Park, was validated under the EU Eco-Audit (EMAS) regulations in 1997. In conjunction with certain other activities, it was awarded ISO 14001:2009 certification in late 2000 and succeeding evaluations.

Environmental compatibility and safety of VESTOSINT^® powders

VESTOSINT^® powders are non-toxic, do not require mandatory labeling under the German Hazardous Substances Ordinance, and are non-water-polluting.

If local authority regulations permit, they may be disposed of as domestic waste by landfilling or incineration. Further information is available in the EU safety data sheet for VESTOSINT^®.

When correctly processed, VESTOSINT^® powders do not generate any hazardous by-products. They never use cadmium-containing pigments.

VESTOSINT^® powders are flammable. At melt temperatures above 350°C, flammable gases are generated by decomposition. Combustion with an adequate supply of air produces CO, CO₂, H₂O, and nitrogen-containing compounds as end products.

The spectrum of cracking and combustion products depends heavily on the particular combustion conditions and it is not possible to make any general remarks here.

Complete information is contained in the corresponding safety data sheet, available on request from our Customer Service Center.