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USDA BioPreferred^SMProgramThe USDA biobased product procurement program for the Federal government USDA BioPreferred^SM Program Product Lists OverviewAn overview of the types of products covered by the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program USDA BioPreferred^SM Program Company Registation and Product SubmissionThe USDA process for collecting biobased product information. This information aids in the creation of designations for the procurement of biobased products by the federal government. Products may only be listed in the Biopreferred^SM catalog when their designations are finalized. Federal Business OpportunitiesA discussion of the business opportunities created by the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program Partner OrganizationsThe organizations that make the Northwest Ohio Green Products Program possible.

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The Green Products Connection Newsletter: Spring, 2010The Spring, 2010 edition of The Green Products Connection newsletter

In this issue:

Clean Energy;
Companies Jumping on the Green Bandwagon;
Ohio Wins $6 Million in ARRA Grants;
Going Green with Dilution Control;
Energy Efficiency Opportunities;
Emerging Technology Showcase;

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Tools & References...

Ohio Green Product Company LocatorLocate Ohio green product companies by product type or by county. USDA Biopreferred^SM Program Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal ProcurementAn overview of the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program guidelines for classifying biobased products and Federal procurement of such products. USDA BioPreferred^SM CatalogThis catalog is the official USDA BioPreferred^SMProgram list of products designated for preferred procurement status. Currently this consists of products that fit into items from Rounds 1 through 4. The number of products in this catalog will increase as more items gain preferred procurement status. Forms & RegistrationLinks to business and Federal Government organizations important to the UDSA BioPreferred^SM Program procurement process. Green Products Contact InformationHow to contact Northwest Ohio Green Products representatives.

USDA Biopreferred Program
Product Category Specification Sheet
for
Wood and Concrete Sealers

Governing Federal Regulation:

Product Definition:

(1) Products that are penetrating liquids formulated to protect wood and/or concrete, including masonry and fiber cement siding, from damage caused by insects, moisture, and decaying fungi and to make surfaces water resistant.

(2) Wood and concrete sealers for which preferred procurement applies are:

Minimum Qualifying Biobased Carbon Content:

Pentrating Liquids - 79%, by weight, of total organic carbon
Membrane Sealers - 11%, by weight, of total organic carbon

Federal Agency Compliance Date:

5/14/2009

EPA Regulatory Overlap:

NA

Exempt Product Applications:

NA

Comments:

NA

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