All of our PVC matting products are made from plasticised
polyvinyl chloride formulation.
There has been some controversy about the use of PVC, but all detailed
scientific studies have concluded that it has an environmental impact
similar to, or better than, other plastics.
The raw materials for PVC are salt (57%) and oil or gas (43%). Because
of its relatively low oil or gas content, the production of PVC involves
using less of our limited oil reserves than is necessary for most other
plastics.
The PVC used is CFC free and the formulation meets the ROHS Directive
2002/95/EC insofar as it does not contain lead, mercury, cadmium,
hexavalent, chromium, PBB or PBDE (these to are brominated flame
retardents). This applies also to our non-PVC products.
In most cases our products are "loose laid" which means that no
adhesives or solvents are used for installation. The products are long
lasting and after their effective life, they are 100% recyclable.