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Q. How are Celceram and BioBalance used in the manufacturing of high-performance carpet cushion underlayment?
A. Celceram is a recovered component that stabilizes and toughens the polyurethane compound used in cushion. BioBalance polymers are used in the same way as traditional polyurethane polymers to manufacture polyurethane carpet cushion for the commercial carpet market. BioCel was originally developed by Universal Textile Technologies in Dalton, Georgia.
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Q. Why use polyurethane carpet cushion underlayment?
A. Polyurethane cushion provides ergonomic benefits that contribute to user safety and comfort. It creates a functional liquid resistant barrier between the carpet and the subfloor. Polyurethane cushion has insulating properties that work to reduce both ambient noise levels and energy consumption. Finally, studies performed at a major US university show polyurethane cushion increases the useful life of carpet by as much as 50% or more.
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Q. Why include BioCel carpet cushion in my specification?
A. Daltonian Flooring polyurethane cushion provides a high-performance "green" product for improved sustainability in the carpet industry. Because BioCel carpet cushion is made with both recovered and renewable components, and has a 100% post-consumer recycled secondary backing, end users can assist the US economy and help support the agricultural community. Together, we can lessen the amount of petroleum imported, improve air quality, reduce landfill pressures, and limit the environmental footprint on our planet.
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Q. Does BioCel impact cushion performance?
A. Yes. Adding BioCel to polyurethane cushion actually enhances performance by creating a more stable product.
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Q. What are the physical characteristics of BioCel cushion underlayment?
A. No dyes or chemicals are used to change BioCel's natural gray color, and BioCel's slight natural fragrance meets the Carpet and Rug Institute's Indoor Air Quality standards.
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Q. Does BioCel inhibit the growth of bacteria?
A. Yes. BioCel is not a food source for bacteria.
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Q. Does BioCel qualify for LEED points?
A. Yes. Specifying carpet with BioCel contributes to the total building materials requirement for rapidly renewable materials under the Materials and resources section of Version 2.0 of the LEED guidelines.
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Q. Can products including BioCel be specified for GSA usage? If so, what is the SIN number?
A. Yes. The GSA encourages the use of environmentally preferred products. Floor covering cushion with BioCel can be submitted under GSA SIN31-601. Additional information may be obtained from Universal Textile Technologies, The GSA, or the Farm Bill.
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Q. Are recycled materials used in the production of BC 150 and BC 250?
A. BC 150 and BC 250 contain BioBalance, a renewable resource made from the soybean plant, and Celceram, a highly refined, post-industrial recovered form of the mineral lignite. In addition, BC 150 and BC 250 have a 100% post-consumer non-woven secondary backing made of recycled PET.
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Q. How do the addition of BioCel and the non-woven secondary backing affect the sustainability profile BC 150 and BC 250?
A. Because of the addition of BioCel and the use of a recycled secondary backing, BC 150 and BC 250 have significant percentages of recycled and sustainable components. Some products reach 40-60% green by weight. The cushion weight is a composite of sustainable material (BioBalance), post-consumer materials (secondary backing), recovered materials (Celceram), and post-industrial materials.
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