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Disposal & Environment


Sustainable product development

The distinguishing features of our product materials are there environmentally-friendly properties. They offer a sustainable solution for a wide range of applications.


Toxicity and fire resistance

Our products

  • are non-toxic
  • do not emit harmful substances during storage
  • do not form toxic compounds when exposed to water or air
  • are biologically inactive
  • are chemically unreactive
  • are made of solid, non-explosive substances
  • have been tested according to French standards NF F16-101 / NF F16-102 “Railway Rolling Stock, Fire Behavior, Choice of Material”
  • do not have a negative environmental impact
  • are water-resistant
  • are not hazardous to water

Classification

Material:

  • TPEE

Standard—Fire Behavior:

  • NF F 16-101 (October 1988)
  • NF F 16-102 (April 1992)
    (French Standard)

Rating:

  • Smoke index: F1
  • Reaction to fire: 14

Heat value:

  • 16 kJ/kg

(Source: Report C120409-Document CEMAT/4, Report C120409-Document CEMAT/2)

Methods of Disposal

  • Recycling
  • Landfill
  • Thermal recovery