Sentinel has entered into this voluntary partnership with the U.S. EPA as part of a safer chemical use initiative for commercial formulators.  The basic goal of the Design for the Environment (DfE) Initiative is to seek and promote innovative chemical products, technologies, and practices that benefit human health and the environment.  

 Approved products can carry the EPA/DfE Recognition Mark on the product label as well as in collateral advertising materials.  The use of this logo and any EPA recognition does not constitute an endorsement of the product, but signifies that the formula for the product contains ingredients with more positive health and environmental characteristics than conventional cleaners.  We think this recognition means  more than other “green seals” because  it designates products that have met qualifying protocol and EPA recommendations.

Stay tuned for more DfE information and look for 810 in your area, or contact us to learn where you can find it.

• Until October 1, 2010, EPA will not take enforcement action for violations of the RRP Rule’s certification requirements.
• For violations of the renovation worker certification requirement, EPA will not enforce against anyone if they have applied for a class, or are enrolled in by not later than September 30, 2010, a certified renovator class.  All training must be completed by December 31, 2010.

At Sentinel, we are proud to offer lead-specific cleaners and wipes for the cleaning of lead dust and feel strongly that lead-specific cleaners give contractors the best chance of passing visual inspections.  Additionally,  we feel that the purpose of the RRP rule is to rid homes and buildings of lead dust and make them safer for occupancy regardless of how or when violations are enforced or when certification is achieved.

Visit our Lead Products page to learn more about our lead-specific cleaners and wipes.

Try our Professional Restoration Products and let us make your world a nicer place to smell!

With regards to enforcement, reports are also beginning to surface about contractors being fined for not adhering to the requirements outlined in this rule giving credence to the EPA’s committment to enforce this rule nationwide and upping the ante for contractors who are working outside the lines or who are just not aware of the rule.  Like it or not, the RRP Rule seems to be here to stay and with new provisions in the works, will only get more teeth over the next 12-18 months.

At Sentinel, we strongly believe that our lead-specific cleaning products, give contractors the best chance at achieving clearance on their lead jobs.  Our 805 Envirowash and ET Envirotowels meet HUD Guidelines as well as the New York and Maryland phosphate rules.  Non-Phosphate versions of each of these products are also available, allowing our products to be used for any lead clean-up job in any state.  Our products also meet the EPA definitions and work-place standards outlined in the RRP Rule. 

Contractors:  Build the cost of our Envirotowel products into your bid and leave the unused Envirotowels with the customer when the job is complete.  Suggest that the customer continue using the product for regular cleaning until it is used up.  Provide a high level of service along with the peace of mind that they can continue to clean with a lead-specific cleaner after the work is complete.  Additionally, the microfiber mop and 810 All-Surface Floor Cleaner found in our floor kits work great for cleaning finished wood, vinyl, stone, and other hard-surface flooring as part of a regular cleaning program.

Visit: http://www.senpro.com/products/lead/ to learn more about our lead clean-up products.

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Products like 333 Green will prove vital in the effective and safe clean-up of shoreline, property, wildlife and many other items affected by this tragedy and Sentinel is proud to have one of the first products available for use in these efforts.  Visit our site to learn more as clean-up efforts ramp up and as more details are made available.