The ENVIRO product range has been formulated using the latest technology to deliver superior performance
while also addressing demands from today’s enviro-conscious consumers. Our products satisfy the most
stringent safety procedures and conservation requirements.
Chemicals and the Environment
There is a growing recognition among consumers that the products they choose can have a significant impact
on the environment, both in the workplace and in the community. As Australians we are all acutely aware of the
importance of looking after our fresh water. Unfortunately, some of the chemicals we use everyday can cause
serious harm to us and our waterways.
Chemicals that are commonly used in detergents and cleaners include:
Sodium Tripoly Phosphates (otherwise known as STPPs)
• synergistic builders that have been widely used because they are cheap and highly effective
• a major cause of blue-green algal blooms and other environmental problems choking Australian waterways
Petroleum Hydrocarbons (including kerosene and turpentine)
• predominantly derived from oil
• petroleum hydrocarbon fluids possess health and safety concerns that result from: human exposure,
flammability and the potential impact on air quality, including the ozone layer
Chlorinated Solvents (including TCA and TCE)
• long-term health effects including liver and kidney damage and an increased risk of cancer
• like petroleum hydrocarbons, they are VOCs and also Class I Ozone Depleters
Surfactants
• used to reduce surface tension and allow aqueous solutions to spread and penetrate more easily
• many of these chemicals harm aquatic life and can act synergistically with other chemicals in our aquatic
environment to produce negative environmental effects
• Other chemicals commonly used in cleaning products include carcinogens (cause cancer), mutagens (cause
mutations) and teratogens (cause birth defects)
It reads like a horror story doesn’t it? Fortunately both consumers and manufacturers are becoming more aware
of these environmental hazards. There are now choices available that reduce the environmental impact of
cleaning by replacing these chemicals with non-harmful alternatives. At ENVIRO we use the latest technology
to develop high-performance cleaning products with minimal environmental impact. We continually review our
manufacturing processes and ingredients to ensure that our product range meets the high demands of today’s
consumer.
