Federal Biobased Products BioPreferred Procurement Program and the Utilithane® Biobased Polyurethane Coating/Liner.

www.BioPreferred.gov

Biobased Content for the Utilithane® Biobased Polyurethane was verified by USDA Carbon 14 testing to exceed 60% percent in total as a finished product.

Biobased as defined by FSRIA: "biobased products" are products determined by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture to be commercial or industrial goods (other than food or feed) composed in whole or in significant part of biological products, forestry materials, or renewable domestic agricultural materials, including plant, animal, or marine materials. Made from renewable plant and animal sources, biobased products are generally safer for the environment than their petroleum-based counterparts. They are usually biodegradable or recyclable.

FSRIA: The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRIA) of 2002 included two provisions that helped launch the Federal BioPreferred Procurement Program. The provisions included: 1) a mandate to the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop and implement a comprehensive program for designating biobased products and 2) a “directive” to all Federal agencies to increase their purchase and use of “Biobased” products.

Federal Agencies are required by FSRIA to purchase Biobased products over their petroleum-based counterparts, as long as the Biobased Products are reasonably available, reasonably priced, and comparable in performance.

• Increase national security by lessening our dependence on foreign oil.
• Create new jobs for rural communities.
• Provide new markets for farm commodities.
• Improve the environment through the use of non-toxic, renewable resources.

In July 2005, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the first items to be designated for procurement by all federal agencies under the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program, created by the 2002 Farm Bill. The items are: 1) mobile equipment hydraulic fluids, 2) urethane roof coatings, 3) water tank coatings, 4) diesel fuel additives, 5) penetrating lubricants and 6) bedding, bed linens, and towels.

The total commitment of the Department of Defense to the BioPreferred Program was emphasized during a conference held at the Pentagon in September 2006.  Attendees included congressional leadership, senior Department of Defense representatives, flag officers and senior civilians from the military departments, and senior representatives from other federal agencies. It was emphasized they fully support the efforts of the USDA to promote the use of biobased products, and have included biobased products as part of the overall Department of Defense "Green Procurement Program Strategy”.

 Utilithane® Biobased Polyurethane Coating/Liner Product Qualification.

• Federal USDA BioPreferred Procurement Program Qualified and Approved.
• 15 Years of successful applications of Utilithane Polyurethane coatings to Concrete and Steel Potable Water & Water Tanks and Reservoirs.
• Sanitation Wastewater Applications: City of Los Angeles Tested and Approved.
• Sanitation Wastewater Applications: City of San Diego Qualified and approved.
• Potable Water Applications: Approved for Potable Water: U.L. ANSI/NSF61 certification.

 Utilithane® Biobased Polyurethane Biobased Product Applications.

• As a protective lining/coating for Concrete and Steel Water Potable Water & Water Storage Tanks & Reservoirs.

• As a Hydrogen Sulfide and Chemical Resistant protective liner/coating for Sanitation Wastewater Manholes, Structures and Infrastructure.