Customer Information for the Continuing Operation of EverGlow During this Coronavirus Pandemic
EverGlow is now working, and plans to continue operations during this coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. We have taken precautions as recommended by healthcare professionals - wash hands often, avoid close contact with other people, cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, stay home if feeling unwell, work from home as appropriate - and we are pleased to state that no EverGlow Associate is currently infected with COVID-19. Our intentions are to continue to meet the expectations and needs of our customers. However, we will not compromise the health and safety of our Associates, Customers, Suppliers or Visitors during this pandemic. And, we will remain in full compliance with the requirements of governments and healthcare professionals. During the course of this pandemic, we ask for your cooperation. Order well before you need to receive our shipment. Give everyone in our supply chain the best opportunity to meet your project needs. Thank you.
Statement from EverGlow NA, Inc.
Statement from EverGlow GmbH.
EverGlow Safety Program
EverGlow NA, Inc. (EverGlow) is a manufacturer and supplier of (non-electrical) photoluminescent emergency lighting - code approved exit signs and egress path markings. EverGlow is committed to providing and maintaining a safe work environment for all of its employees. In order to do this, we have developed a strict safety program to which all of our employees and managers must adhere at all times while performing duties for EverGlow. Each employee (managers, supervisors, full time, part time and contract) has a personal responsibility and the full support of management in enforcing the guidelines outlined in this policy.
Read the full EverGlow Safety Program here.
Hazard Communication Program
This Hazard Communication Program, developed by EverGlow NA, Inc. (aka EverGlow), has been prepared to comply with the requirements of the Federal OSHA standard 1926.59, and to ensure that information necessary for the safe use, handling, and storage of hazardous chemicals is provided and made available to all employees.
Read the full EverGlow Hazard Communication Program here.
EverGlow Safety Data Sheets
EverGlow TL300 Epoxy Coating Kits are sold with an accompanying Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Everglow TL300 kits are sold with ORM-D markings, and are subject to restrictions when shipping.
EverGlow TL300 Epoxy Coating Kit Safety Data Sheet
EverGlow TL300 Epoxy Coating Kits contain Bisphenol A (BPA), which is listed on the International Living Future Institute's Red List of Building Materials and the EPA's Chemicals of Concern list. BPA is a likely endocrine disruptor and presents a serious risk to health and to the environment with exposure to certain quantities.
Safety Data Sheets for Other Recommended Products
Sometimes we recommend products made by other manufacturers to be used in conjunction with EverGlow Signs & Markings. These products may have their safety hazards identified in their respective safety data sheets.
We recommend the following white primer for use with EverGlow TL300 epoxy coating.
PPG White Amerlock 2-400 Primer:
PPG Amerlock 2-400 White Resin SDS (16 May 2018)
PPG Amerlock 2 Hardener SDS (7 June 2017)
EverGlow aluminum signs & markers often come with adhesives.
3M Adhesives and Tapes:
3M 468MP Adhesive Material MSDS (27 March 2013)
3M 468MP Adhesive Regulatory Data Sheet (28 June 2023)
3M VHB Tape 5952 Regulatory Data Sheet (1 January 2020)
Other premium construction adhesives recommended by EverGlow:
Loctite Premium Construction Adhesive:
Loctite PL 3X Premium Polyurethane Construction Adhesive (22 May 2015)
Chem Link Construction Adhesive:
Chem Link M-1 Adhesive SDS (18 May 2016)
Cleaning agents recommended by EverGlow, to clean the installation surface. Observe good safety practices for use with cleaning agents and flammable solvents.
Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner SDS (8 August 2018)
Denatured Alcohol SDS (14 April 2009)
Acetone SDS (12 May 2015)
California Proposition 65 Compliance
Proposition 65 is a California state law requiring businesses to warn of exposures to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. The law also requires the state to maintain a list of such chemicals. The actual list can be found here:
https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list
The following UL Compliance Report states that these EverGlow signs and markers were found to be compliant with Proposition 65. EverGlow sends out Safety Data Sheets, as appropriate, with each shipment.
Products Tested:
- EverGlow Photoluminescent EXIT sign
- EverGlow Photoluminescent Aluminum Strip
- EverGlow Photoluminescent Tamper Resistant Tape
EverGlow Proposition 65 Compliance - Report by UL
Summary of tests performed:
- X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
- This test checked for lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, antimony, bromine, and chlorine.
- Risk assement of these elements was carried out in Engineering Analysis.
- ChromateCheck
- This test checked for chromates.
- Chemicals containing chromates are frequently used in industry and can be toxic and carcinogenic.
- Conclusion: No chromates were found in the products tested.
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
- FTIR was used to check for phthalates and fluorocarbons.
- These substances can be found in products containing PVC, and can be toxic in large enough doses.
- Conclusion: No phthalates and no fluorocarbons were found in the products tested.
- EverGlow does not sell any products containing PVC.
- Engineering Analysis
- The EverGlow EXIT sign, Aluminum Strip, and Tamper Resistant Tape sample were found to constitute a low risk.
EverGlow TL300 Epoxy Coating was not tested by UL. However, the SDS can be read here, and we include the Safety Data Sheet for this product with each shipment. Furthermore, product and shipping container labelling includes information as required by California Proposition 65.
EverGlow TL300 Epoxy Coating Kit Safety Data Sheet
ILFI Red List, EPA Chemicals of Concern, and EU Directives
EverGlow TL300 Epoxy Coating Kits contain Bisphenol A (BPA), which is listed on the International Living Future Institute's Red List of Building Materials and the EPA's Chemicals of Concern list. BPA is a likely endocrine disruptor and presents a serious risk to health and to the environment with exposure to certain quantities.
EverGlow LEED Certificiation
EverGlow Photoluminescent Signs & Markings can help your project meet LEED v4 Certification for Building Design and Construction by accumulating points in the following areas:
- EA Credit #1— Energy and Atmosphere, optimizing energy performance
- MR Credit #4— Materials and Resources, high recycled aluminum content
- ID Credit #1.1— Innovation in Design, performance of non-electrical exit signs
