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With our new Green Leaf Initiative, Farrell-Calhoun is moving into the 21st century by providing environmental sustainability by producing the highest quality environmentally responsible paints. Green building is growing all over the world and most importantly, in the Mid-South. With our Green Leaf products, Farrell-Calhoun will minimize negative impacts on the environment while delivering superior quality. The Green Leaf Initiative is a green life cycle, from start to finish, of the Green Leaf products. We start with greener raw materials in our paints. We help the consumer pick the correct paint at the correct amounts to do their job right the first time. Then we educate the consumer on how to apply the coating correctly so as not to waste and then we encourage the consumer to either consult their Farrell-Calhoun representative or their local authorities as to how to dispose of any left-over paint or we inform them about any recycling effort that may be in their community. Our Green Leaf products have surpassed many other types of environmental certifications, are LEED compliant and are leading the way to a cleaner, safer environment.

Our company has also led the way in the paint and coatings industry in environmental cleanliness.

We have zero waste production at our manufacturing facility. We recycle thinners and
wash water into usable solutions as well as recycling miss-tinted paints.
We have implemented new processes in our manufacturing facility to become more
energy efficient and reduce greenhouse gases.
We use natural ingredients in our paints derived from Linseed and Soybean oils
among many others.
We help customers select the correct products for projects so that their projects are
completed correctly the first time to reduce frequent repainting
We encourage consumers to follow the Green Leaf Life Cycle with their painting activities.
Our interior and exterior coatings clean very easily without removing the coating
and can be formulated to resist bacteria, mold and mildew growth, thereby improving
the indoor air quality.
We are members of the National Paint and Coatings, Coatings Care Group.
We have already reduced the VOCs in our coatings to meet the NESHAP and
AIM EPA Laws and we are continuing to reduce them even further.
Our Green Leaf products meet or exceed the GS-11 Specifications for coatings
used in LEED certified buildings.
We are transitioning our fleet of vehicles to more fuel-efficient cars and trucks.

If you are interested in environmentally responsible paints that have outstanding performance properties, look for Farrell-Calhoun's Green Leaf Products. You can identify our premium quality, green coatings with our Green Leaf designation.

These are Farrell-Calhoun's current Green Leaf products and we are constantly utilizing the latest technology to develop new Green Leaf products.

Primers

	235 A low VOC (35g/L), 100% Acrylic latex primer that offers high solids, excellent hiding, flexibility and mildew resistance. This product also has excellent adhesion properties, alkaline resistance, and sealing properties. This multipurpose primer is formulated with a rust inhibitor designed to stop flash rusting on ferrous metal surfaces and minimize rust on nail heads. This is the product of choice for priming exterior masonry, non-bleeding woods and clean ferrous metal. This product can also be used inside as a primer for mildew prone areas.
	380 A low VOC (47g/L), premium quality interior wall primer that has exceptional sealing properties and enamel hold out. This product is recommended on new interior wallboard, masonry and plaster surfaces. By using this product, the finish coat will have a more uniform sheen and improved coverage (more square feet per gallon). This premium product has much higher solids than traditional PVA wall primers.
	470A A unique, low VOC (35g/L) high solids block filler that is formulated with a 100% Acrylic resin system. The use of this resin system gives #470A excellent alkali resistance, water resistance and adhesion. This product has exceptional filling and sealing properties and is recommended for interior and exterior concrete block.
	697 An interior/exterior, low VOC (60g/L), 100% Acrylic bonding/stain killing primer that offers outstanding adhesion to galvanized and aluminum metal. This product also has excellent alkali resistance for masonry and acts as a stain killer for most interior and exterior stains. This is the product of choice for priming interior or exterior aluminum or galvanized surfaces.
	699 An excellent, low VOC (46g/L), 100% Acrylic latex enamel undercoater that offers exceptional sealing and sanding properties. This high solids, quick drying product has unsurpassed adhesion in a latex coating and is recommended for priming masonry, wallboard and non-bleeding wood. This is the product of choice for priming all types of interior non- bleeding wood surfaces.
	5-56 A low VOC (45 g/L), 100% Acrylic interior/exterior primer that is formulated with a unique rust inhibiting resin system and rust inhibiting pigments designed to block rust on ferrous metal surfaces. This high hiding product also features excellent dirt, mildew, crack & blister resistance. Since #5-56 has a low sheen finish which will dryfall, it is an ideal product for large exterior buildings where application problems can be an issue. This high solids primer/finish coat is recommended for properly prepared ferrous metals, galvanized, or aluminum surfaces.

Interior Topcoats

	300 A low VOC (46g/L) product that features high solids, excellent hiding, stain resistance and unbelievable touch-up. This premium flat wall paint is designed for use on interior surfaces where a soft, pleasing appearance is desired. This self-priming product is recommended for properly prepared interior walls and ceilings of plaster, wallboard and masonry surfaces.
	370 A low VOC (49g/L), premium eggshell latex wall paint that combines the washability of higher sheen paints with the soft, pleasing look of a lower sheen paint. The 370 line features high solids, fantastic touch-up and excellent hiding. This self-priming product is recommended for properly prepared interior walls of plaster, wallboard and masonry surfaces.
	600 A low VOC (150g/L) 100% Acrylic enamel that features a unique crosslinking resin that makes it ideal for use on hard service areas such as wood trim, kitchens, bathrooms and cabinets. The 600 Line combines the stain and scrub resistance of an alkyd enamel, with the ease of application, water clean-up and non-yellowing properties of a latex coating. Because of the crosslinking resin, this product has superior adhesion and blocking resistance, as well as outstanding durability, wash-ability, and flow & leveling. Recommended for interior wood, masonry, plaster, wallboard, and primed metal.
	670 A low VOC (60g/L), premium quality satin finish enamel that offers excellent washability in a lower sheen paint. This product also features excellent hiding, burnish resistance, flow & leveling, and outstanding touch-up. This product is recommended for properly prepared interior walls and trim of wood, masonry, plaster, wallboard, and primed metal surfaces.
	1200WB A low VOC (99g/L), premium quality two package 100% Acrylic epoxy designed for interior applications where a finish of extreme durability and washability is needed such as schools and hospitals. Recommended for properly prepared interior wallboard, primed metal, masonry or wood surfaces.
	1160 Premium waterborne polyurethane varnishes that are formulated to have superior UV-A and UV-B absorption for exterior or interior wood. These clear, low odor varnishes provide hard, durable finishes that feature excellent abrasion resistance and protection against water, alcohol and most household chemicals. These waterborne varnishes dry quickly, allowing multiple coats to be applied in the same day. Recommended for exterior wood surfaces such as doors, patio furniture, wood railings, and table tops. Also recommended on properly prepared interior wood surfaces such as paneling, furniture, doors, cabinets, and woodwork.
	1190 Premium waterborne polyurethane varnishes that provide a clear, non-yellowing coating and are formulated to produce a hard, durable finish on interior wood. These varnishes are low odor and feature excellent abrasion resistance and protection against water, alcohol, and most household chemicals. These waterborne varnishes dry quickly allowing multiple coats to be applied in the same day. Recommended on properly prepared interior wood surfaces such as paneling, furniture, doors, cabinets, and woodwork.
	1500 Premium pigmented oil modified, alkyd, waterborne dispersion wiping stains formulated to provide quality results with a minimum of work. The 1500 Line of waterborne stains will develop the natural beauty of both hard and soft woods without obscuring grain patterns and with minimal grain raising. The quick drying, penetrating action allows complete staining and finish coating of wood surfaces in a single day. These stains are designed to be coated with a protective coat of polyurethane or lacquer finish when thoroughly dry. Recommended on properly prepared interior bare wood surfaces such as doors, cabinets, woodwork, paneling and new furniture. These products may also be used on exterior bare wood surfaces such as doors and patio furniture.
	3000 A truly unique premium quality 100% Acrylic non-yellowing high gloss enamel. This product offers unbelievable adhesion and block resistance in a latex enamel, as well as outstanding durability, washability, flow and leveling. Recommended for properly prepared interior wood, masonry, plaster, wallboard, and primed metal surfaces. Ideal for use on hard service areas such as wood trim, kitchens, bathrooms, and cabinets.
	3300 A low VOC (95 g/L), self-crosslinking 100% Acrylic enamel that features one of the highest crosslinked polymer densities of any latex product on the market. Combined with anti-microbial properties, this hard and abrasion resistant system is ideal for institutional and commercial settings where exceptional stain removal and scrub resistance are required. The 3300 Line is also ideal for hard service areas such as wood trim, kitchens, bathrooms, and cabinets. Because of the crossliniking resin, this product has superior adhesion and blocking resistance, as well as outstanding durability, washability, and flow & leveling. Recommended for interior wood, masonry, plaster, wallboard, and primed metal.
	992 A low VOC (36g/L), high hiding water-based satin dry fog designed for interior application via conventional or airless spray equipment only. This unique coating is formulated with a rust inhibitive resin system that helps prevent flash rusting on metal surfaces. This quick-drying product will reduce lighting requirements and is ideal for commercial and industrial areas where dry overspray characteristics are required. The overspray does not stick, but falls to the floor as a dry dust which may be swept up without damaging the surface on which it has fallen. This product is recommended for properly prepared interior ferrous or galvanized metal, aluminum, wood or masonry surfaces and is also suitable for structural steel, piping, beams, girders, or trusses.

Exterior Topcoats

	200 A low VOC (45g/L), premium quality, high solids 100% Acrylic flat latex coating formulated to have excellent flexibility and blister resistance. This high hiding product also features excellent color and gloss retention, outstanding adhesion and excellent mildew resistance. This product is recommended for properly prepared wood, hardboard, masonry, primed ferrous or galvanized metals as well as aluminum siding.
	2200 A low VOC (52g/L), premium quality, high solids 100% Acrylic latex satin enamel that has been formulated to have outstanding flexibility, adhesion, and color and gloss retention. This high hiding product also features excellent resistance to blocking, mildew, dirt pick-up, cracking and blistering. This product is recommended for properly prepared wood, hardboard, masonry, aluminum siding and primed ferrous or galvanized metal. This product can also be used indoors for areas that are prone to mildew or require superior burnish and stain resistance.
	2300 A premium quality l00% Acrylic Elastomeric coating that is formulated especially for masonry surfaces in which hair line cracks exist or could become a problem. This high solids product offers unsurpassed flexibility and easily repels wind driven rain. This product must be spray applied and have a minimum 12 mils dry film thickness. Please consult Elastomeric brochure for additional information and specifications.
	2400 A low VOC (95g/L), premium quality, high solids 100% Acrylic latex gloss enamel that has been formulated with a unique cross linking resin technology that provides exceptional flexibility, adhesion, and color and gloss retention. This high hiding product also features excellent resistance to blocking, mildew, dirt pick-up, cracking and blistering. This product is recommended for properly prepared wood, hardboard, masonry, aluminum siding, and primed ferrous or galvanized metal. This product can also be used indoors for areas that are prone to mildew or require superior burnish and stain resistance.
	8000 A low VOC (95g/L), premium DTM enamel that has been formulated with a unique 100% Acrylic cross linking resin with built-in rust inhibiting capabilities so that it may be applied directly to properly prepared galvanized, aluminum, or ferrous metal surfaces. This high hiding product also offers excellent adhesion, durability, color and gloss retention and blocking resistance. This product is recommended for commercial, industrial and institutional applications over properly primed interior/exterior wood, metal and masonry surfaces.
	1040/1041 These unique water-based, low VOC (46g/L), interior/exterior quick drying zone marking paints are formulated to give maximum footage and wear resistance. These coatings have excellent hiding, and produce a hard, durable film that is very resistant to water and abrasion. These products are easy to apply and designed for painting centerlines and edge lines on properly prepared asphalt, concrete, curbs and parking lots.

For more information about our Green Leaf products, please contact your
Farrell-Calhoun sales representative or drop by one of our many company stores.

Farrell-Calhoun's Green Leaf Product Standard (GL-07)

Before one of Farrell-Calhoun's products receives the Green Leaf designation, it must meet the requirements of the GL-07 Standard. These stringent tests are performed in Farrell-Calhoun's laboratory by a team of coatings chemists who want to ensure that Farrell-Calhoun's products meet these exacting standards.

1. Product-Specific Performance Requirements

A. Interior Paints

1. Scrubbability of Coating. The product shall, using ASTM method D2486,
Standard Test Method for Scrub Resistance of Interior Latex Paint, scrub at
least 400 cycles before failure.

2. Opacity of Coating. The product shall, using ASTM method D2805, Standard
Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry, measure a minimum
of 0.95 contrast ratio at 400 square feet per gallon when testing a white paint
having a minimum reflectance of 85%.

3. Stain Removal of Coating. The product shall, using the ASTM method D4828,
Standard Test Method for Practical Washability of Organic Coatings, measure
the following minimum levels for stain removal.

Flat	5 minimum rating
Non-Flat	7 minimum rating

B. Exterior Paints

1. Opacity of Coating. The product shall, using ASTM method D2805, Standard
Test Method for Hiding Power of Paints by Reflectometry, measure a minimum
of 0.95 contrast ratio at 400 square feet per gallon when testing a white paint
having a minimum reflectance of 85%.

2. Product-Specific Environmental Requirements

A. Chemical Limitation for Interior and Exterior Paints

1. Interior Coatings

Coating Type	VOC g/L minus water
Non-Flat?	150
Flat	50
Aromatic Content	Less than 1% by weight

2. Exterior Coatings

Coating Type	VOC g/L minus water
Non-Flat?	200
Flat	75
Aromatic Content	Less than 1% by weight

B. Chemical Restrictions for Interior and Exterior Paints. The following chemical
compounds are not used as ingredients in the manufacture of the paint.

1. Methylene Chloride	11. Antimony
2. 1,1,1-Trichloroethane	12. Cadmium
3. Toluene	13. Hexavalent Chromium
4. Ethylbenzene	14. Lead
5. Vinyl Chloride	15. Mercury
6. Naphthalene	16. Formaldehyde
7. 1,2-Dichlorobenzene	17. Methyl Ethyl Ketone
8. Phthalate Esters	18. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
9. Isophorone	19. Acrolin
10. Benzene	20. Acrylonitrile

C. Compound Prohibitions.(2) The product shall not contain any ingredients that are considered carcinogens, mutagens, reproductive toxins, hazardous air pollutants or ozone depleting compounds by all three IARC, NTP, or OSHA.

3. Packaging Requirements

A. Chemical Restrictions for Packaging. Paint cans shall contain no lead-based
components.

4. Footnote

1. Method for Specular Gloss. Flat paints shall register less than 5 and non-flat paints shall register 5 or greater.

2. Titanium Dioxide is an exception. Exposure levels needed are not attainable in the workplace. IARC lists titanium dioxide as a (Group 2B) carcinogen, however, titanium dioxide has not been classified as a human carcinogen by NTP or OSHA.