Graphic designations for PCC Group products

The "Acoustic insulation" pictogram is used for ready-made polyurethane foam systems, perfect for high-quality insulations in various interiors. These products are designed to achieve a high index of acoustic insulation. Polyurethane systems offered by the PCC Group meet the criteria of professional, industry standards and approvals guaranteeing the best parameters and performance properties of the insulation and allow them to be safely used as the highest quality building material.

The effectiveness of a chemical product belongs to the aspects of interest for customers and is mostly considered when making purchasing decisions. The PCC Group has a wide range of chemicals classified into the group marked with the pictogram "Very high performance". This line contains many high-quality chemical products with the best performance parameters, guaranteeing the highest effectiveness and cost-effectiveness.

Hydrophobicity is the tendency of molecules of a chemical compound to repel water molecules. Hydrophobic coatings may have a polymer or ceramic nature.  Both types of these coatings penetrate into the structure of a surface. They permanently bond with it to form durable protection. The surface is thus protected against moisture and its consequences in the form of damp patches, mineral deposits, or mould. The “high hydrophobicity” mark is affixed on selected PCC Group’s products whose hydrophobicity is higher than that of standard polymers based on propylene oxide.

The products of PCC Group, which are characterised by high purity in the context of chemical, biological and mechanical pollution content, are marked with “High Pure” pictogram.

PCC Group’s offer also includes products marked with “Waterproofing insulation” pictogram. It is a group of products ensuring effective waterproofing insulation. The use of products with waterproofing features allows for the limitation of the risk of endangering the building or other objects and elements of infrastructure by destructive damp or steam the presence of which can be related to, e. g. the presence of ground water. Waterproofing insulations also protect buildings and installations against direct water activity. They can be used outside the building, but also inside rooms, which due to their functions are prone to, for instance, presence of a high level of damp.

One of the methods for reducing the flammability of plastics is to modify them by introducing special chemical additives called flame retardants. Their structure contains atoms of such elements as chlorine, bromine, phosphorus, nitrogen, boron or aluminium, which improve the material’s fire resistance. PCC Group offers a wide range of flame retardants, which can be used for such purposes as the flame retardation of polyurethane foams. They bear the pictogram “Increase in foam flame retardancy”.

“Innovation” pictogram represents the group of new raw materials, additions and chemical formulations from PCC Group’s offer, which were created by dint of new technologies or have unique, innovative features and properties. The products are designed and implemented based on market trends, but also on individual needs of customers representing various industrial sectors.

Lightweight polyurethane insulations are modern and economical solutions dedicated to the construction industry. The PCC Group specializes in the production such materials. In the Product Portal they are marked with a special pictogram: "Lightweight polyurethane insulation". The catalogue contains both ready-made insulations and semi-finished products for their manufacturing. They are characterized by high quality and properties ensuring effective thermal insulation.

During operation, the lubricant is exposed to dynamic conditions in the lubrication system (e.g. circulation, high load, pressure). After the product is put into service, its suitability for continued use depends on various factors, including the recommendations of the original equipment manufacturer. Compliance with the required condition monitoring programs and keeping your lubricants in good operating condition prolongs service life and significantly reduces their degradation. Products offered by the PCC Group marked with the "Long service life" pictogram are a guarantee of high-quality lubricating properties and the possibility of long and safe use in compliance with appropriate service recommendations.

The "Low treat rate" pictogram, which identifies some of the products from the PCC Group's portfolio, indicates that event a low content of the product in the formulation ensures high effectiveness. Thanks to the use of small amounts of substances marked with this sign, excellent effectiveness is achieved in the client's formulation, which is beneficial for them, i. a., due to procedural and economic issues.

Products marked with the "Nanotechnology" pictogram belong to the group of specialized chemicals and preparations containing nanoparticles. At least one dimension of these particles is less than 100 nm. Modern formulations containing nanoparticles are characterized by quick action and greater efficiency compared to substances of standard particle size. Professional production technologies using which some of the PCC Group products containing nanoparticles are created, allow for their safe and very effective use.

The PCC Group Product Portal contains hundreds of differentiating chemicals dedicated to a wide variety of applications. The "New" pictogram is used for those products that have been included in the product portfolio as new proposals. The continuous implementation of new technologies and changes in existing processes allows the PCC Group experts to introduce new products to the market for various industries. This applies not only to chemicals and finished products designed with state-of-art trends in industry in mind, but also to raw materials and chemical additives modified in terms of their composition and physical and chemical parameters.

Products marked with “Pharmaceutical quality” pictogram are substances meeting high quality requirements specified by so-called Pharmacopoeia. The compliance with its criteria allows for the use of chemical products as raw materials used in manufacturing of medicines and supplements. Pharmacopoeia is considered to be an official collection of quality requirements for medicines and medical devices available in the market with regard to the particular region of the world (European Pharmacopoeia, United States Pharmacopoeia and British Pharmacopoeia). The collection of the criteria is constantly updated and adjusted to changes in Pharmacology, as well as to the law applicable in a given region.

Disinfection is one of basic elements of maintaining hygiene in public places, where we deal with big groups of people. The effective method of sanitizing big areas is spray disinfection. PCC Group’s offer includes specialist preparations adjusted to the equipment used for this type of application. They were marked with “Spray disinfection” pictogram. It is a number of products with effective sanitizing effect. They are dedicated to disinfecting different types of hard surfaces.

The "Thermal insulation" pictogram is used on a wide range of ready-made polyurethane systems that will be perfect for the construction industry. These are high-quality products of very good insulating properties. Thermal insulation systems available in the PCC Group’s portfolio are regularly tested and examined to confirm their excellent performance parameters. Additionally, these products are subject to certification and assessments confirming the release for sale and safe use. The performance properties of the PCC Group’s insulation systems are assessed, i. a., by the Instytut Techniki Budowlanej (ITB). They also have hygienic certificates of the Państwowy Zakład Higieny and meet the requirements of many industry standards confirming high quality and safety for users and the environment.

The products of PCC Group, which are characterised by very high purity in the context of chemical, biological and mechanical pollution content, are marked with “Ultra Pure” pictogram.

Modern technologies and access to high-quality raw materials of various properties allow the PCC Group experts to develop and implement products dedicated to almost all industrial sectors. The PCC Group portfolio, in addition to products with a typical niche/professional profile, includes also a whole range of products marked with the pictogram "Universal product". It is a group of chemicals of many unique properties and functions that allow them to be used in various industrial applications. Moreover, one product can have several functions in final formulations, as it has excellent washing, wetting, emulsifying and dispersing properties. Surfactants having a very wide range of applications are an example of such chemicals.

The increasing environmental awareness of both producers and consumers causes them to choose truly organic products, bearing certificates confirming their natural composition.  From the point of view of the recipients, there is a very clear tendency to avoid products containing substances in their composition that can have detrimental effects on human health and environmental health over a longer period of time. Following market trends, the PCC Group introduced a number of finished products and chemical raw materials, the composition of which was based on raw materials of natural origin. These are high-quality, effective and efficient products, in which the description bears the sign “based on natural ingredients”.

An alternative to mass-produced detergents, are natural products. As a rule, they have a simple composition, based on well-known, mostly natural ingredients. Because they do not contain toxic substances, they are perfectly safe for human health. As biodegradable products, they also pose no threat to the environment. Detergents from the PCC Group offer bearing the “Natural Detergent” mark were produced on the basis of raw materials of natural origin. They show very good effectiveness, at the same time they gently act on the skin. In their composition they contain effective washing substances, easily biodegradable.

The sign “100% Biodegradable Product”, describes products from the PCC Group offer that are completely biologically decomposed under aerobic conditions during 28 days (applies to biodegradation of surfactants measured by specific methods). Biodegradability is the ability of materials to decay by biological activity and in particular by the actions of microorganisms and abiotic components such as oxygen, UV or temperature. The process involves the decay of more complicated structures into less complex substances that eventually become an element of soil, aquatic environment or Earth's atmosphere. Biodegradation is a very common process. It runs in all biocoenoses.  It closes the biogeochemical cycles of most of chemical elements by bringing compounds to forms digestible by plants. As long as the biodegradation of naturally occurring compounds proceeds very quickly, the decomposition of man-made artificial substances can last up to several thousand years.

The sign “Biodegradable Product”, describes products from the PCC Group offer that undergo > 60% biological decay under aerobic conditions during 28 days (applies to biodegradation of surfactants measured by specific methods).  Biodegradability is the ability of materials to decay as a result of biological activity and, in particular, actions and abiotic agents such as oxygen, UV or temperature. The process involves the decay of more complicated structures into less complex substances that eventually become an element of soil, aquatic environment or Earth's atmosphere. Biodegradation is a very common process. It runs in all biocenoses. It closes the biogeochemical cycles of most of chemical elements by bringing compounds to forms digestible by plants. As long as the biodegradation of naturally occurring compounds proceeds very quickly, the decomposition of man-made artificial substances can last up to several thousand years.

The products bearing this sign are a group of raw materials and chemical additives that will be great in environmental construction projects. Ecological construction (otherwise: sustainable) is an activity related to the design and erection of construction structures using solutions appropriate for sustainable development. In the case of the PCC group, this activity is manifested in the design and production of raw materials and chemical additives as least invasive to the environment as possible and so that building materials and construction solutions are environmentally friendly and allow significant limiting energy consumption throughout the life cycle of structures.

Passive construction is one of the most advanced forms of energy efficient construction. Passive building needs seven times less energy for heating than a building built according to the current standards. It is distinguished by very good insulation parameters, as well as the use of solutions that minimize energy consumption during operation. The products of the PCC Group bearing the sign “Passive Construction” were created with the idea of energy-efficient, modern construction projects and adapting quality and technical parameters to the highest European and global standards of energy-efficient construction.

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), belong to the group of organic compounds. In the presence of sunlight, they easily pass into the form of gas or steam, releasing harmful substances into the environment. They characterize by high vapour pressure and low water solubility . Volatile organic compounds occur as by-products in many industrial processes and provide a source of environmental pollution. Secondary contamination by substances arising from chemical reactions occurring in the VOC environment is of particular importance. Products from the PCC Group offer bearing the LOW VOC mark are characterized by low emission of harmful volatile organic compounds. In the production processes carried out. The PCC Group does its best to ensure that the products offered are as safe as possible for people and the environment while maintaining the highest quality standards.

GHS (Global Harmonised System), or Globally Unified Classification and Labelling System, is an international, unified approach to the classification and labelling of chemicals.  This system contains unified criteria for the classification of substances and mixtures in terms of the risks they pose to human health and the environment, and requirements for information about the threat in the form of warning labels and safety data sheets. Chemicals produced in the PCC Group, marked by this mark, are not classified in the Chemical Classification and Labelling System (GHS) under the CLP Regulation (Classification, Labelling and Packaging). This means that these products do not pose a threat to humans and the environment.

During combustion, toxic gases are released from materials containing halogens, such as chlorine or bromine, which pose a very high risk to humans and cause corrosion of metals. Products available in the PCC Group range and marked with the "Halogen Free" sign do not contain halogens. Halogen-free products and materials are safer and therefore products containing this type of components are successfully used on escape routes and in public places (e.g. stations, cinemas, theatres, shopping malls, schools and universities, stadiums etc.). They perfectly fit for the automotive and construction industries, where it is extremely important to use solutions that not only retard the ignition, but also enable safe escape from the place of fire.

Formaldehyde is a harmful substance that occurs in a gaseous form with a very characteristic, sharp odour. It is used to disinfect certain packaging, pipes, or dishes in the food industry. Formaldehyde is an ingredient of the adhesives used in construction. It is also used in the furniture and paper industry. This gas is used as a preservative for substances and compounds that are intended to provide food for longer durability. It is also used for the production of so-called household chemicals or certain cosmetics (nail polish, hardeners for nail polish). With the code “Formaldehyde free”, we mean raw materials and chemical additives in the composition of which there are no formaldehydes or preservatives releasing formaldehydes. These products are therefore safe and finished products made on their basis do not pose a risk to users.

Triphenyl phosphate is one of many chemical compounds that are part of multicomponent substances based on phosphorus esters. Due to the adverse effects of this chemical compound on the environment, low triphenyl phosphate solutions are required in some applications. Following the requirements of the market and in the interests of human health and environmental health, the PCC Group has developed a technology to obtain phosphorus esters with low levels of triphenyl phosphate. This group of chemicals includes products bearing the sign “Low TPP”.

Phenol is one of the contaminants found in products for industrial applications. Due to the harmful effects of phenol on human health, it is increasingly desirable to use solutions with a very low content of this substance in final products. Phenol content is a particularly important issue in enclosed spaces where phenol emissions can be accumulated from various types of materials (e.g. in auto mobile transport or housing). In the interests of environmental safety, the PCC Group designs and implements phenol-free technologies on its installations. Products manufactured on the basis of such technologies have been marked with the pictogram “Phenol free”.

Products provided with the “Solvent free production” mark are manufactured without the use of solvents. As the name suggests they do not contain even the slightest amounts of solvents. The lack of such contaminants in chemical products ensures high levels of safety of final materials. The solvent-free technology enhances the safety of chemical processes, significantly reduces the amount of generated waste, and increases the performance of the processes by more efficient use of the work area of reactors and lower energy consumption. Therefore you can be sure that the solvent-free technologies are eco-friendly solutions.

Parabens belong to preservative substance group. They are usually used in cosmetics and food to extend the shelf life of such products. They do not directly react with other ingredients in the formula, but they can extend the shelf life by over ten months. Unfortunately, they also have a negative impact on the human body, which is why manufacturers often opt for paraben-free products. In following important eco-friendly trends, PCC Group launches products marked as PARABEN FREE. Their formulas are created to be used in manufacturing processes based on natural raw materials. In this way we meet the needs of our customers, who care about the environmental aspects of the whole product development process.

Plant extracts are popular ingredients of many products, especially cosmetics. They have unique properties, which is why they are so commonly used. The pressure to obtain even better results has led to genetically modify living organisms, including plants. Thanks to incorporating specific fragments of genetic material in plant cells, their properties are intensified and they may also have a longer shelf-life. Despite the fact that GMO products are constantly monitored by research facilities, the long-term effects of their use are not yet fully known and cannot be referred to as safe. Genetic modifications are also criticised by ecologists because they lead to imbalances in nature. For PCC Group, it is very important to act in an environmentally friendly manner. We keep improving our formulas and using new technologies, while at the same time we opt for eco-friendly methods. This is why we can offer products marked as GMO FREE. Because of this, the customers of PCC Group can be sure that the products they buy do not contain genetically modified ingredients.

BIO RAW MATERIALS are a unique group of raw materials based on carefully chosen, natural and plant-based ingredients. Bio raw materials are used to manufacture semi-finished and finished products which stand out due to their unique and natural compositions. They are used mainly to manufacture biocosmetics and eco-friendly cleaning products. They are not invasive to the environment. They have a very gentle effect on the skin, so they are used to manufacture cosmetics for people with sensitive skin, prone to irritation. They work perfectly as ingredients of cosmetics used for children and adults.

The marking “PRODUCT OF NATURAL ORIGIN” is used for those which come from natural sources. This unique group of 100% eco-friendly substances is manufactured on the basis of natural raw materials. They do not contain ingredients of petrochemical origin. They are safe for people and for the environment. They are distinguished by a high natural origin index. These products are usually used in the cosmetics industry and to manufacture eco-friendly detergents.

Can the Internet harm the environment? With around 4 billion active Internet users worldwide, there is certainly a huge amount of data that needs to be stored, processed and transferred. As a result, demand for the necessary infrastructure, hardware and computing power is increasing. Countless kilometres of cables, servers and data transmission devices effectively pollute the environment and contribute to climate change through huge energy consumption. According to the International Energy Agency, the increase in CO₂ emissions generated by the global network is inevitable, and by 2040 it is expected to constitute about 14% of global emissions (10% more than today). However, with the popularisation of cloud services and fibre optic technologies, carbon dioxide emissions can be significantly reduced. The transmission range offered by fibre optic cables is incomparably greater than that of traditional techniques, allowing for the elimination of many devices. This results in energy saving and also reduces the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Fibre optic cables are currently the best method for stable access to fast Internet. Manufacturing optical fibres requires high quality products, including chemical compounds. The PCC Group has a dedicated offer called “Fibre optic technologies”. You can find the products here that are necessary for the production of parts of fibre optic cables that meet our customers’ requirements.

SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) are hazardous substances posing particularly high risk to the environment and human health and life. These are mainly mutagenic, carcinogenic or reprotoxic substances. The criteria that qualify chemical products to this particular group of compounds are regulated by REACH. The PCC Group portfolio includes products created with special care and marked with the pictogram "SVHC free", which confirms the lack of any particular risks. These are safe to use products that do not raise any concerns with regard to their use.

Products manufactured in the installations owned by the PCC Group are not tested on animals. Modern research methods allow experts to verify the properties of products and confirm their performance and quality without the need to conduct this type of testing. Currently, no company in the European Union tests cosmetics or raw materials on animals because it is not allowed. The PCC Group sells its products also outside the EU. In some countries, animal testing is not prohibited, and in other regions it is required. By marking its products with the pictogram "Not tested on animals", the PCC Group communicates its approach to the use of animals for the purposes of research and testing of chemical substances.

The “waste-free production” mark is affixed on products made with the use of modern technological processes and technical and organisational solutions, which make it possible to eliminate, or considerably reduce, the generation of undesirable waste, or to use the waste as an integral part of the production process. The main goal of zero-waste manugacturing is to protect the environment against harmful pollution and to rationally use energy and raw materials, which also has its economic aspect.

The rapid development of industry, and thus the increasing consumption of various raw materials, entail the generation of enormous amounts of waste contaminating the environment. At the same time, the consumption and price of the basic raw materials required to produce them are also rising. Consequently, the producers of substances and chemicals discern the growing potential of recycling and waste reduction technologies. However, the processing and further use of waste requires specific technological processes as well as the use of specialised raw materials, additives and chemical formulations. The PCC Group offers chemicals used in production processes, where the basic raw materials necessary to produce them are acquired from recycling. They bear a mark reading “Production based on recycled materials ”. Examples include adhesives designed for bonding SBR granulates derived from recycled car tyres, or rebond foam adhesives produced from ground mattresses.

The mark “technology using a DMC catalyst” is affixed on products manufactured by using a special dimetal cyanide catalyst. The production technology using the DMC catalyst is clean and virtually wasteless, and eliminates the formation of undesirable by-products in the form of salts. This mitigates issues related to waste disposal. High-molecular DMC polyols in plastics application enable to significantly reduce or even totally eliminate the use of isocyanates.

Recycling is the reuse of raw materials and other types of materials to manufacture other raw materials or products.  It is one of the methods to protect the environment that are aimed at reducing the exploitation of natural resources and the amount of waste, by its further processing and recycling in the form of secondary raw materials. The PCC Group offers products marked as “Manufactured from recycled materials”. It designates products that were manufactured based on secondary raw materials derived from recycling.

Allergy (Greek: allos – other + ergos – reaction) is an excessive, abnormal reaction of the immune system to substances present in the environment and foreign to the body, known as allergens, which the body should normally ignore. Allergy is a problem for a large part of society today. It can cause discomforts that make it very difficult for the body to function normally. Therefore, the producers of raw materials and finished products are introducing products containing no allergens. The PCC Group's portfolio also includes chemicals marked with the pictogram "Does not contain allergens". These are chemical substances that do not contain common ingredients classified as sensitizing. The guarantee of no allergens allows consumers to use the products without concern of undesirable side effects.

Chemicals constitute a very wide range of chemical substances, among which we can find compounds that are hazardous, especially when used inappropriately. It is of utmost importance to use chemicals safely in case of food industry, where we deal with food. PCC Group’s chemical products marked with “BfR” pictogram meet the criteria developed by German BFR Institute (Bundesinstitut für Risikobewertung). It means that they are approved for indirect contact with food.

Products marked with “Biocide and virucide” pictogram are substances having strong disinfecting effect. They contain at least one active substance. Very high effectiveness of these products enables combating and preventing the development of harmful germs, including especially awkward viruses. High effectiveness and safety of use of these products were confirmed by research and appropriate marketing authorizations. Disinfection is one of key factors influencing human health and life, therefore the products are distinguished by very high quality and effectiveness.

A group of PCC Group’s products in the form of active substances or preparations, which include at least one active substance were marked with “Biocide” pictogram. These products are designed for destroying, repelling, incapacitating, controlling and preventing the actions of harmful organisms through chemical and biological effect. Biocides from PCC Group’s offer were tested multiple times to confirm their effectiveness and safety of use.

The term CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic) is used for substances that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and toxic to reproduction. Products marked with the "CMR free" pictogram have undergone a series of professional examinations and tests which confirm the lack of such harmful substances in the composition. This guarantees the safe use of products with no adverse effect on human health and life.

In PCC Group’s offer, you can find products awarded with NIH attestation, which confirms their compliance with applicable norms regarding safety. NIH’s Health Quality Certificate ensures that the products have no negative influence on human health, as well as the environment. Chemicals marked with this pictogram successfully passed tests related to, among other things, their composition, quality or mechanical properties. Human health and care for the environment are among the main aspects PCC Group pays special attention to while manufacturing its products, therefore they are within a constant process of certification in order to confirm their highest quality and safety of use.

The PCC Group's portfolio includes a number of ready-made products that are directly used by our consumers. Our consumers’ health is our priority and thus our products are dermatologically tested to ensure safe use. Products marked with the "Dermatological Tested" mark have been checked as lacking sensitizing or irritating properties. The use of these products in compliance with the recommendations ensures non-invasive and safe use.

FDA is an American Food and Drug Administration dealing with the control over food and fodder, dietary supplements, medicines (for people and animals), cosmetics, medical devices, equipment emitting radiation (including non-medical), biological materials and blood derivatives. Products from PCC Group’s offer marked with “FDA” pictograms were created in accordance with the organisation’s strict regulations and their indirect contact with food is allowed. FDA’s criteria confirm high quality of products, their effectiveness and safety of their use. Compliance with FDA’s regulations allow, among other things, for the use of chemical substances (raw materials) in final products, which have contact with food or are used in medicines production.

Gluten is a protein belonging to prolamines found in the endosperm of cereal grains such as wheat, barley and rye. Therefore, we most often find it in various food products made of cereal flour (pasta, bread). Some cosmetics (creams, body lotions) also contain gluten. Gluten is well tolerated by most people, but in part of the population it causes severe allergic reactions. Due to this, more and more attention is paid to the content of gluten in products that come into direct contact with people. A comprehensive group of products marked with the "Gluten free" pictogram is available in the PCC Group product catalogue. The pictogram indicates that the product does not contain gluten and is safe for people who are allergic to this ingredient. People prone to allergic reactions in contact with gluten can therefore safely use products marked with this sign.

The word "Halal" means "allowed." This concept translates directly to "everything that complies with Islamic law." Products in the PCC Group portfolio, marked with the "Halal" pictogram, have been awarded a special certificate confirming that their processing or production process is conducted in accordance with the doctrine of Islam. These products do not violate the principles of Muslim culture in terms of production, storage and packaging.

Products marked with the "Halal Friendly" pictogram are chemical products that meet the requirements of Islamic law and can be used by Muslims. Their production, storage and packaging are conducted without the use of forbidden raw materials, incl. alcohol.

Isocyanates are chemical compounds used to produce polyurethane polymers, adhesives, sealants, coatings, varnishes and elastomers. They are highly reactive volatile substances that easily enter into reactions with many compounds. For instance, they react with polyols, or even with water, which is why their use requires particular caution.  The PCC Group offers products from the polyol group which are marked as “isocyanate reduction or absence”. This means that their application allows us to considerably reduce or eliminate the use of isocyanates.

“Pareve” product is a neutral product. “Kosher Pareve” certificate attests that products covered by it were produced from naturally kosher ingredients, as well as ingredients certified as kosher, which are not meat or diary, and were not produced with raw materials based on them. With regard to production processes, the “Kosher Pareve” mark certifies that the given product was manufactured in production line designed especially for kosher pareve products or that the production line was appropriately koshered before the production start. All of the PCC Group’s products meeting the “Kosher Pareve” requirements were marked with special pictograms in order to facilitate finding the offer meeting expectations of customers with regard to kashruth.

Nanomaterials are used in many areas of life. An example of their use on an industrial scale is the production of cosmetics. Nanomaterials are materials containing at least 50% of the particles with at least one dimension in the range 1–100 nm. This definition applies to various materials and raw materials, regardless of their origin (natural or synthetic).It is also applicable to particles occurring alone or combined into larger agglomerates. Nanomaterials (nanoparticles) do not behave like standard substances. Therefore, they require a careful safety assessment. Physical and chemical properties, and hence biokinetic and toxicological properties, depend on their size. Nanomaterials in cosmetics can be harmful when combined with biological substances and components at the molecular level. However, it is difficult to estimate the health hazards they can theoretically cause. However, the hazard risk makes the consumers to look for information on the nanomaterial content in products. Therefore, the PCC Group portfolio includes chemical substances marked with the pictogram "Does not contain nanomaterials".

The PCC Group products marked with the pictogram “OEKO-TEX® List of accepted ACPs” belong to the group of raw materials included in the list of Active Chemical Products (ACPs) published by the OEKO-TEX® association. These substances are fully safe for humans and can be used in the production of finished products that meet the stringent requirements of the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification. OEKO-TEX® is the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile and Leather Ecology. Raw materials are included in the prestigious ACPs list based on the evaluation of toxicology experts. As a result, they can be safely used in finished products that meet the requirements for the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 certification. Examples of such products include coated fabrics that come into direct contact with human skin. Product safety assessment by OEKO-TEX® is carried out in accordance with applicable European regulations and is monitored on an ongoing basis. In case of scientific discoveries that could disqualify a product included in the ACPs list as safe, the association has the right to remove it from the list.

The safety of people and the environment is a key aspect of the design and production of chemicals. Producing various chemicals, we subject them to many certified tests, while the finished products manufactured in the installations owned by the PCC Group are subjected to numerous tests and examinations in terms of possible in-use hazards. Products marked with the "Safe Product" pictogram, if used in compliance with intended use and manufacturer's recommendations, are completely safe for users and the environment. This is confirmed, i. a., by the hygienic certificate of the National Institute of Hygiene, ISO standards, positive opinions of the FDA, ECOCERT, ECOLABEL and many other bodies.

The PCC Group’ products marked with the "Skin friendly" pictogram are safe for the users of final formulations and do not cause skin irritation or lesions. They are used mainly in the production of cosmetics and personal care products for children, infants and people prone to allergies and irritations.

Products marked with the pictogram "TSE/BSE free" are a specific group of products that have been tested for pathogenic microorganisms, e.g. causing transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE). Products and raw materials from the PCC Group's portfolio marked with this pictogram have been subjected to rigorous microbiological tests and do not pose any risk to human health and life.