Product-level sustainability ratings, biodegradability data, carbon guidance, and ESG documentation — so your procurement team can make greener choices with confidence.
Each product is rated across four dimensions: biodegradability, human health profile, environmental impact, and renewable content. Higher = greener.
Ratings are based on OECD test method data, EPA Safer Choice criteria, and ACS Green Chemistry Principles. For detailed SDS and eco-toxicity data, contact our team.
ChemRich USA evaluates its product portfolio and manufacturing processes against the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry established by the ACS.
Design processes to prevent waste generation at the source
Maximize incorporation of starting materials into final product
Use and generate substances with little or no toxicity
Design products that are effective yet have low toxicity
Use benign solvents and auxiliaries wherever possible
Run reactions at ambient temperature and pressure where feasible
Prefer raw materials from renewable sources
Minimize unnecessary steps and derivatization
Use catalytic reagents in preference to stoichiometric ones
Products should break down into innocuous substances
Monitor processes in real time to prevent pollution formation
Choose chemistry that minimizes accident potential
Compare D-Limonene (green solvent) against common petroleum-based alternatives.
| Property | D-Limonene (ChemRich) | Petroleum Naphtha | Methylene Chloride | Toluene |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biodegradability | Readily (OECD 301) | Inherently | Not readily | Inherently |
| Source | Citrus (renewable) | Petroleum | Petroleum | Petroleum |
| USDA BioPreferred | ✓ Certified | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| EPA Safer Choice | Listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| VOC Classification | Exempt (CARB) | VOC | HAP | HAP + VOC |
| Carcinogenicity (IARC) | Group 3 (Not classifiable) | Group 2B | Group 2A | Group 3 |
| GRAS Status | ✓ FDA GRAS | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Flash Point | 48°C | Below 21°C | None | 4°C |
Estimate the ESG impact of switching to D-Limonene from a petroleum solvent in your operation.
Estimates based on published LCA data and EPA emission factors. For a detailed ESG supplier assessment, contact our team.
We provide SDS, eco-toxicity data, biodegradability reports, TSCA/REACH status, and sourcing documentation for all products. Supports EcoVadis, CDP, and internal ESG audits.
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