EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: *See Note

Concentration: 0.75% to 2%

Purpose: Helps to provide a durable, protective, hydrophobic (water-repellent) coating that shields boats from corrosion, UV damage, and grime, ensuring longer-lasting protection.

Science: What chemists know when it comes to environmental safety is that while some chemicals may seem harmful on their own, in a formulated product like a ceramic sealant, these compounds are carefully blended into controlled amounts. In the case of Poly Amino Functional Siloxane, when cured (fully reacted), it forms an inert, stable layer. This layer does not dissolve into the water and remains solid, which minimizes any direct interaction with aquatic environments. Once applied and cured on surfaces like boats, the chemical becomes non-reactive and non-leaching, meaning it won't break down or release harmful substances into the water, meaning it has virtually no affect aquatic life. When properly used and rinsed, it is safe for both the environment and marine wildlife.

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: N/A

Concentration: 0.75% to 1%

Purpose: Prevent the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria on boat seats, thus maintaining the cleanliness and longevity of the upholstery, especially in a marine environment where moisture and organic materials can promote microbial growth.

Science: Overall, when used responsibly and in appropriate concentrations, this ingredient can be effective in maintaining boat seats while minimizing its environmental impact. The safety of these compounds in the marine environment depends on their concentration and formulation. The concentration in this formula was designed to be low enough to avoid harmful effects on aquatic life. This product is also designed to be biodegradable and therefore this ingredient has been neutralized, minimizing the risk of environmental impact, significantly.

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: N/A

Concentration: 0.8% to 1%

Purpose: Helps break down oils, grime, and other dirt on surfaces, loosening contaminants and ensuring an even, effective spread. It helps mix and stabilize the ingredients in the spray, ensuring the active agents like UV protectants, cleaning agents, or antimicrobial compounds remain well-distributed and effective. It also helps solutions spread more effectively on surfaces like vinyl or treated leather seats, which enhances the performance of the solution.

Science: Surfactants like this are often selected for eco-friendly products because they balance effectiveness with environmental safety. They are designed to work efficiently, so less product is needed, reducing overall environmental exposure. This ingredient is biodegradable and breaks down quickly in the environment, reducing the risk of long-term accumulation and potential harm to aquatic ecosystems. The low concentration in the formula in conjunction with supporting ingredients results in it not being harmful to marine life.

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: 🟢

Concentration:0.8% to 1%

Purpose: Lowers surface tension of the liquid. Improves spreadability on surfaces like vinyl or leather boat seats, ensuring the active ingredients are evenly distributed. Helps emulsify and stabilize the mixture of ingredients, preventing them from separating in the formula. This keeps the spray effective over time and ensures consistent performance. It can also assist in breaking down oily residues and dirt, helping to clean the boat seats while providing protection. Encapsulates dirt particles and lifts them away from surfaces for easy cleaning.

Science: This ingredient is known for being biodegradable, minimizing its environmental footprint in aquatic ecosystems. Surfactants like this one are often considered to have a lower toxicity profile compared to other types. They are less likely to cause harm to aquatic organisms, making them safer for use in eco-conscious products. Less likely to cause skin irritation and less harmful to the environment. Their structure also tends to have less disruptive effects on marine life.

Reference:https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients#pop68439576

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: 🟢

Concentration: 0.25% to 0.5%

Purpose: Helps dissolve and disperse various ingredients like surfactants, antimicrobial agents, and UV protectants, ensuring the product's active ingredients are evenly distributed. It also acts as an evaporation aid, leaving behind the active ingredients on the surface without making it feel wet or sticky, drying faster for better convenience in use. Ethanol itself has antimicrobial properties, killing bacteria and viruses on contact. This is particularly useful for disinfecting boat seats exposed to various elements and users.

Science: Considered eco-friendly due to its biodegradability, low toxicity, production from renewable resources, minimal environmental persistence, and quick evaporation, which reduces the risk of harmful residues entering aquatic ecosystems. Ethanol is a naturally occurring substance that biodegrades rapidly in the environment. It breaks down into carbon dioxide and water through microbial action, reducing its potential environmental impact.

Reference:https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients#pop68439576

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: 🟢

Concentration: 0.05% to 0.25%

Purpose: Lowers surface tension of the liquid. Improves spreadability on surfaces like vinyl or leather boat seats, ensuring the active ingredients are evenly distributed. Helps emulsify and stabilize the mixture of ingredients, preventing them from separating in the formula. This keeps the spray effective over time and ensures consistent performance. It can also assist in breaking down oily residues and dirt, helping to clean the boat seats while providing protection. Encapsulates dirt particles and lifts them away from surfaces for easy cleaning.

Science: This ingredient is known for being biodegradable, minimizing its environmental footprint in aquatic ecosystems. Surfactants like this one are often considered to have a lower toxicity profile compared to other types. They are less likely to cause harm to aquatic organisms, making them safer for use in eco-conscious products. Less likely to cause skin irritation and less harmful to the environment. Their structure also tends to have less disruptive effects on marine life.

Reference:https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients#pop68439576

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: 🟡*

Concentration: 0.05% to 0.25%


*This chemical meets EPA Safer Choice Criteria for its functional ingredient-class. It is considered a best-in-class chemical and among the safest available for this particular function.

Purpose: A preservative that ensures the formula's shelf life and effectiveness are maintained over time and so that it applies smoothly and works as intended.

Science: While it may raise concerns when used in isolation (by itself in high concentrations), in our formula, it is present in extremely low concentrations, blended with other ingredients to form a stable solution. And, once the sealant cures on a surface, the active compounds are locked into place, virtually eliminating the risk of exposure to the surrounding environment. Small quantities are considered low-risk for aquatic life, especially when used in formulated products like sealants.

Reference: https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/safer-ingredients#pop68439576

EPA Safer Chemical
Ingredient Rating: 🟢

Concentration: < 0.1%

Purpose: Acts as moisturizing agent to prevent a material such as vinyl or leather from drying out and cracking, keeping the seats in good condition. It dissolves and distribute other active ingredients, like UV protectants or antimicrobial agents, evenly throughout the spray. It also helps stabilize formulations by preventing the ingredients from separating, ensuring that the spray remains consistent over time.

Science: Considered eco-friendly due to its low toxicity, biodegradability, and minimal environmental persistence, making it a safer choice for both users and marine ecosystems. Considered safe for humans and the environment. Biodegradable and doesn’t persist in ecosystems, reducing the risk of long-term environmental impact, especially when washed off into aquatic environments. Degrades relatively quickly and is metabolized by microbes. This limits its accumulation in soil or water, reducing its ecological footprint. Can be derived from renewable sources like corn or soy, which adds to its eco-friendly profile compared to alternatives.