At Roppe, we’ve consciously chosen
to be part of the solution.
That means we’re not just committed to making better products, we’re dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment – in your community and ours. Our products meet high environmental standards and may contribute to the variety of certification systems that are available to today’s design community. From tiles and treads to wall base and adhesives, our products meet high environmental standards without compromising color selection, performance, durability or style.
As we continue to make improvements in our products, we have also set aggressive goals that we seek to accomplish by 2025 within our facilities:
reduction of Greenhouse Gases
reduction in
Energy
Intensity
reduction in
Water Used & Consumed
reduction of
Waste to Landfill
environmental product declarations
Sustainability requires work and complex decision-making. Over the decades, we have continuously worked with raw material suppliers and with the test laboratory and production lines to improve the formulations for Roppe’s products – always preserving durability and improving aesthetics while reducing hazardous components.
Materials science is an important issue for the architectural community, and the precautionary principle is becoming an industry standard through our customers’ efforts. This EPD reflects that new understanding, with energy and water reductions highlighted.
health product declarations
health product declaration - ESD rubber tile
Roppe ESD Rubber Static Control Tile is a vulcanized rubber flooring product designed to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) related damage throughout it's entire thickness and is free of coatings. Roppe ESD Rubber helps dissipate unwanted static electricity from the body in areas where static discharge can damage sensitive equipment and electronics or cause ignition of combustible materials. When wearing conductive footwear, ESD Rubber provides greater mobility in areas that require static dissipation. Roppe's ESD Rubber Static Control Tile formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any chemicals contained in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 10), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - rubber stair treads with DuPontTM Kevlar®
Roppe has engineered the world’s first rubber stair treads with DuPont™ Kevlar® because your stairs are being put to the test every single day. From normal wear and tear to downright abuse, Roppe Rubber Stair Treads with DuPont™ Kevlar® will resist damage that detracts from the appearance and safety of your stairs – not just for a few years. For decades. Rubber Treads with Kevlar are free of Red List chemicals, PVC, phthalates and halogens. They are made in the U.S.A. and meet FloorScore®, NSF332 Platinum and CHPS criteria. Rubber Treads with Kevlar fully conform with ASTM F2169, Type TS and provide unrivaled durability and reliability backed by our industry-leading 25-year warranty. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - tuflex® spartus
Tuflex® Spartus Multipurpose Flooring is a rubber flooring product designed for interior sports and commercial applications. Because of its durability and resilience, Tuflex Spartus is used in many professional sports facilities. The manufacturing process for Tuflex Spartus consists of a unique, permanent vulcanization system that ensures the face coat and base layer will not separate, and we guarantee it for the life of the flooring. Tuflex Spartus' smooth surface makes it easier to clean and maintain than many other recycled rubber flooring products. Tuflex Spartus has an appealing visual appearance as well as sound and shock absorption and softness under foot. The Tuflex Spartus Multipurpose Flooring Tile formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any chemicals contained in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 10), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - envire®
Roppe Envire® is a smooth surfaced, homogeneous vulcanized rubber product available as sheet or tile designed for permanent flooring installations. The natural durability and dimensional stability of Envire make this flooring ideal for most high traffic commercial installations. Envire's formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any chemicals contained in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 10), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - rubber tile
Roppe Rubber Tile is a broad category of resilient vulcanized rubber tile products designed for permanent flooring installations. The natural durability and dimensional stability of Roppe Rubber Tile make this flooring ideal for most high traffic commercial installations. Roppe's Rubber Tile formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any chemicals contained in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 10), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Roppe Rubber Tile is available in a multitude of styles, profiles, and colors. Please see the "General Notes" section below for a description of applicable products. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - rubber stair treads
Roppe Rubber Stair Tread is a broad category of resilient vulcanized rubber stair tread products designed for permanent flooring installations. The natural durability and dimensional stability of Roppe Rubber Stair Tread make this flooring ideal for most high traffic commercial installations. Roppe's Rubber Stair Tread formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any chemicals contained in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 10), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Roppe Rubber Stair Tread is available in a multitude of styles, profiles, and colors. Please see the "General Notes" section below for a description of applicable products. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - TPR wall base
Roppe® Thermoplastic Rubber (TPR) Wall Base products encompass 700 Series™ Wall Base and Contours™ Profiled Wall Base system. Composed of a resilient rubber-vinyl blend, Roppe TPR Wall Base products provide good flexibility while maintaining dimensional stability. Precise gauging and uniform height conceal floor and wall irregularities. Roppe TPR Wall Base is formulated with Bioplasticizer and no post-consumer recycled content is used, eliminating the possibility of contamination by ortho-phthalates. These products are manufactured without the use of toxic heavy metals such as Lead, Cadmium, Chromium VI, or Arsenic and the PVC resin used is manufactured without using Mercury cell and Asbestos membranes. Roppe’s TPR Wall Base formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - ESD vinyl static control tile
Roppe ESD Vinyl Static Control Tile is a vinyl flooring product designed to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) related damage. To control the static charge, Roppe combines conductive or dissipative vinyl tile with a specially-formulated conductive adhesive. This creates a conductive pathway which allows the static to flow through the tile and along the adhesive to the ground point. That makes Roppe ESD static control vinyl flooring an effective first-choice solution to control unwanted human body voltage in areas where employee mobility cannot be restricted by grounding wrist straps. Roppe ESD Vinyl Static Control Tile is formulated with Bioplasticizer and no post-consumer recycled content is used, eliminating the possibility of contamination by ortho-phthalates. These products are manufactured without the use of toxic heavy metals such as Lead, Cadmium, Chromium VI, or Arsenic and the PVC resin used is manufactured without using Mercury cell and Asbestos membranes. Roppe's ESD Vinyl Static Control Tile formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - renew solid vinyl tile
Roppe Renew Vinyl Tile is a resilient, homogeneous, solid vinyl tile which provides excellent resistance to abrasion, chipping, cracking and permanent indentations, making it ideal for heavy traffic areas. Renew combines the durability of homogeneous vinyl and post industrial cork to create handsomely styled flooring. Renew Vinyl can contribute to the LEED certification and is a great choice for use in most commercial applications. Roppe Renew Vinyl Tile is formulated with Bioplasticizer and no post-consumer recycled content is used, eliminating the possibility of contamination by ortho-phthalates. These products are manufactured without the use of toxic heavy metals such as Lead, Cadmium, Chromium VI, or Arsenic and the PVC resin used is manufactured without using Mercury cell and Asbestos membranes. Roppe's Renew Vinyl Tile formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - vinyl stair tread
Roppe® Vinyl stair treads, risers and stringers are specifically designed for use on all interior stairs, including pan-filled concrete and wood substrates. Roppe Vinyl stair treads are non-conductive and resistant to scuffing, gouging and most chemicals and substances. Vinyl stair treads are ideal for indoor use in most commercial, industrial or residential applications, such as schools, hospitals, department stores, government buildings, hotels, dormitories, sports complexes, airport terminals, shopping malls and any other public or private building. Roppe Vinyl StairTread is formulated with Bioplasticizer and no post-consumer recycled content is used, eliminating the possibility of contamination by ortho-phthalates. These products are manufactured without the use of toxic heavy metals such as Lead, Cadmium, Chromium VI, or Arsenic and the PVC resin used is manufactured without using Mercury cell and Asbestosmembranes. Roppe’s Vinyl Stair Tread formulation is screened according to current authoritative lists and does not contain any substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration - rubber accessories
Roppe rubber flooring finishing accessories including reducers, nosings, edge guards, adapters, transitions, cove caps, thresholds, corner guard, and landing trim, available in a multitude of colors and profiles. Roppe Rubber accessories are manufactured in the United States and do not contain any chemicals listed in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 13), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
health product declaration – pinnacle rubber wall base
Roppe Thermoset Rubber Wall Base including Pinnacle, Pinnacle Plus, and AlphaBase, available in a multitude of colors and profiles. Pinnacle, Pinnacle Plus, and AlphaBase are the only thermoset wall base products manufactured in the United States that do not contain any chemicals listed in the Living Future Institute's Red List (Living Building Challenge, Imperative 13), substances of very high concern (SVHC) on the REACH candidate list, or substances restricted under REACH. Click here for a PDF of the complete declaration.
FloorScore® IAQ Certification
FloorScore® IAQ Certification means that a flooring product is independently certified by SCS to comply with the volatile organic compound emissions criteria of the California Section 01350 Program. Any product that has met these stringent standards is a product that will contribute to good indoor air quality.
the collaborative for high performance schools
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) believes that healthy, energy-efficient learning environments promote positive educational experiences. Because Roppe shares this philosophy, we’ve become a participating member in the CHPS program, submitting our product line for emissions testing in accordance with their guidelines.
red list chemical free
The Red List contains the worst in class materials prevalent in the building industry.
The commonly-used chemicals on the Red List are:
- Polluting the environment
- Bio-accumulating up the food chain until they reach toxic concentrations
- Harming construction and factory workers
NSF/ANSI 332
Sustainability Assessment for Resilient Floor Coverings is the foremost standard by which to evaluate and certify sustainability of resilient flooring products across their entire product life cycle. NSF/ANSI 332 was developed by the NSF National Center for Sustainability Standards (NCSS) through a consensus-based public process with a multi-stakeholder group of manufacturers, suppliers, regulatory agencies, academicians and other industry participants. The standard communicates thorough information that is verifiable, science-based and credible about environmental and social aspects associated with the production and use of resilient floor coverings.
Based on a life cycle assessment approach, NSF/ANSI 332 employs a point system to evaluate resilient flooring against established prerequisite requirements, performance criteria and quantifiable metrics in six key areas:
- Product design
- Product manufacturing
- Long-term value
- End-of-life management
- Corporate governance
- Innovation