Sustainability
Environmentally friendly coating formulations that support your sustainability initiatives.
RDC Coatings is your partner for sustainable, energy-cured finishes that comply with environmental standards and regulations.
Environmental stewardship is a primary objective at RDC Coatings. Every custom coating formulated and manufactured by RDC takes a Green approach — one that prioritizes protecting and preserving Earth’s resources, air, and water. That means your custom coating will support your organization’s environmental goals and scorecards.
Coatings that Comply with Sustainability Standards
RDC Coatings prioritizes sustainability. Every energy-cured finish RDC creates — including ultraviolet (UV), electron beam (EB), Excimer UV, or water-based — can be formulated to comply with any globally accepted safety, environmental, and sustainability standards.
Be assured that your coating’s formulation will contain:
- Low or No Volatile Organic Compounds (Low-VOC/Zero-VOC)
- Low or No Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
- No “Forever Chemicals” Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl (PFAs)
Your energy-cured finish will be:
- California Air Resources Board (CARB) Compliant
- California Proposition 65 Compliant
- American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act Compliant
Every custom coating RDC formulates meets or exceeds applicable testing requirements from:
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)
- Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA)
Because UV and EB curing occurs at room temperature, their energy consumption is at least 50% less than thermal methods, such as gas- or electric-powered ovens.
UV and EB curable coatings contain low or no volatile solvents, which contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
UV and EB technologies can reduce an operation’s Scope 1 carbon footprint because they don’t require use of natural gas or solvent oxidation to cure the coating. Additionally, they use less energy, which reduces Scope 2 emissions.
UV and EB systems can cure a coating at higher speeds and in a much smaller space than the square footage required by large, gas- or electric-powered ovens.
UV and EB curable coatings resist scuffs, scratches, abrasions, and chemicals, extending the usable lifespan of the product to reduce waste.
How can RDC Coatings help you?
Manufacturers in multiple industries apply RDC Coatings’ custom formulations to a wide variety of materials and products. Leverage RDC Coatings’ 35-plus years of experience in engineering, developing, and manufacturing custom, energy-cured coatings to address your unique needs.