Product Stewardship & 

Safety Committee (PSSC) e (PSSC) 

Programs Overview: 2008 – 2009

EPA Meeting – Washington, D.C.

June 25, 2009
Product Stewardship & Safety Committee

Mission Statement

• Support and promote the Spray Foam (SPF) industry from a 

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) perspective by 

promoting the safe handling of foam chemicals and finished 

foam from initial manuf om initial manufacture through ins ough installation, use, and llation, use, and 

ultimate disposal.

• Serve as a resource for the membership and the public on HSE 

topics, disseminating tools and guidance by the way of 

technical expertise, relevant documentation, and training (inperson and electronically).
Product Stewardship & Safety Committee

Air Products

Arkema

BASF

Huntsman

ICL

Icynene

Committee Members

Bayer Material Science

BioBased Insulation

CertainTeed Insulation

FOMO Products

Gaco-Western

Honeywell

Icynene

IRC Roofing

NCFI Polyurethanes

North Central Insulation

Resin Tech/Henry Co.

RPC Industries, Inc
Product Stewardship & Safety Committee

Activities

• Identify projects and programs with respect to spray foam HSE 

issues

• Provide education on HSE aspects of spr ovide education on HSE aspects of spray foam

• Identify and sponsor research projects, developing technicallysound data to address HSE issues

• Continually update, revise and supplement the HSE content on 

the SPFA website and accreditation courses, as necessary
PSSC Major Projects

SPF Emissions Testing Protocol Program (with CPI)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• Develop comprehensive emissions testing protocol for SPF industry; validate protocol via 

emissions testing by 3rd party laboratory

GOAL (once developed and in use)

• Help manufacturers to consistently characterize emissions and potential IAQ impacts of their 

SPF products over time

• Anticipated that manufacturers may use results to: 

• Provide data to support recommended reoccupancy times and building ventilation rates; 

or to

• Support formulations of SPF systems

STATUS

• Working with Air Quality Sciences to validate the protocol via emissions testing
Life Cycle Analysis Project

OBJECTIVE

• Develop a cradle-to-cradle life-cycle analysis for representative SPF products used for insulation 

and roofing applications

PROJECT DELIVERABLES

• Utilizing professional LCA consultants, the result is expected to be an ISO 140xx-compliant 

methodology for suppliers to provide a unified, reliable means to evaluate the environmental 

PSSC Major Projects

methodology for suppliers to provide a unified, reliable means to evaluate the environmental 

impact of their products to support:

• Environmental marketing claims 

• Net energy savings projections

• Analysis will include manufacturing, transportation, use and end of life disposition of SPF 

materials

• Metrics to include CO2, energy, GHG

• Deliverables will include Product Declaration Statement and Life Cycle Inventory

STATUS

• Statement of work complete. Nearing final selection of LCA practitioner – interviews complete.
SPFA Accreditation Course Update (with CPI)

OBJECTIVE

• Update the handbook content for the Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of SPF 

(Chapter 1 of the SPFA 101 Introduction to Spray Foam Accreditation Course )

VALUE TO THE INDUSTRY

• Working with HSE industry experts from the ACC-CPI Product Stewardship Group and select 

SPFA contractor members, obtain updated information on HSE topics, including

• Possible health effects of SPF ingredients and solvents

PSSC Major Projects

SPFA contractor members, obtain updated information on HSE topics, including

• Possible health effects of SPF ingredients and solvents

• Selection and use of PPE

• Procedures for application of SPF and coatings

• Handling and storage of SPF chemicals

• Spill prevention, cleanup and disposal

• Environmental reporting and regulatory requirements

STATUS

• Initial draft revision complete. In review & comment stage. Estimated completion date –

August 2009.
Safety Guidance

Spray Foam 2008-2009 Conference 

Presentations

Safety/Quality Track:

• Respiratory Protection for the SPF Industry

• Safety: How Much is Too Much?

• FTC R-Value Rule Review

All presentations available 

for free download from 

www.sprayfoam.org
Environmental Marketing Guidance

Spray Foam 2008/2009 Conference 

Presentation and Posters

Marketing Track: 

• Marketing SPF as Green

• Green Incentives and Education for SPF 

Roofing

• Green Building Performance: Claims vs. 

Results

• FTC Green Guidelines (poster)

All presentations available 

for free download from 

www.sprayfoam.org
PSSC Program Matrix

CURRENT PROJECTS

Life Cycle Analysis Develop ISO-compliant cradle-to-grave LCA for SPF

SPF Emissions Testing Protocol Develop test method for suppliers to measure emissions over time

SPFA Course Accreditation Workbook SPFA/CPI update the HSE Chapter of the SPFA Accreditation Program. 

SPF Health and Safety Video Update instructional video on HSE for SPF contractors.

SPFA Website Content Update health, safety, and environmental information on the SPFA website