Substances
Where is it Commonly Found?
Weather-stripping, expansion joint filler, seals, adhesives, sealants and flashingHEALTH EFFECT SUMMARY
Suspected respiratory, blood, and liver toxicant (EPA).What are its known health effects?
Carcinogen (P65)
What are its suspected health effects?
Alternative Materials
For gasketing, fillers, and weather-stripping, silicone, TPO, and ethylene propylene diene M (EPDM).
Additional Regulatory Information
On at least 5 federal regulatory lists
Does it Correspond With Any Green Building Credits?
Living Building Challenge (1.2) - Prerequisite 5;Green Guide for Health Care - MR Credit 4.1- PBT Elimination: Dioxins;
Green Guide for Health Care - CM 1.1: Community Contaminant Prevention: Airborne releases;
Living Building Challenge 1.3 – Prerequisite 5: Materials Red List;
Living Building Challenge 2.0 - Red List;
LEED Pilot Credit 2: PBT Source Reduction: Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds
How is it Categorized?
What is it’s Origin?
Chloroprene is the common name for the organic compound 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene. It was america's first successful synthetic rubber. It was originally developed as an oil-resistant substitute for natural rubber. Chloroprene better known as chloroprene rubber (CR) or by the brand name of "Neoprene".
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General Reference
http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/summary.tcl?edf_substance_id=126%2d99%2d8