EUROFINS TEST 2012Simulation of a 30m3 bathroom, with three of our products exposed to 35° C for 30 days : no formaldehyde emittedEUROFINS TEST 2013After 10 days, 40°C exposition: formaldehyde migration in customer bulk 10 times substandard(the sample meets requirements of the European Regulation 10/2011/EC, modified by the regulation 321/2011/EC, 1282/2011/EC and 1183/2012/EC on plastic materials and articles intended for contact with food in test conditions above-mentioned)

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AN INNOVATIVE YET UNFAMILIAR MATERIAL

These ingredients are mixed together with pigments and stabilizers by our European thermoset suppliers, before being sent to our factory in Challes, France.

SAFETY FOR THE EMPLOYEESFormaldehyde moulding powder chain under regulationsFactories are certified ISO 18001WASTECan be used in fields as fertilizerENVIRONMENTFactories are certified ISO 14001

SUPPLIER FACTORY

SAFETY FOR THE EMPLOYEESFormaldehyde in ambient air well under the regulation limit(Norisko and DEKRA test perfomed each year)

TECHNICAPS FACTORY

TECHNICAPS is specialized in the shaping and finishing of aminoplaste resin, a material of unique properties.This is the story of "BAKELITE" applied to the field of perfumery and cosmetics.This is the story of our company which, since the beginning, is focused on this raw material with perseverance, determination and passion.

Our raw material has a natural 1.5 high density, a cold touch, a very special sound, and, above all, is not derived from petroleum.

We wanted to ensure for our customers and workers the safety of our products through a proactive approach from cradle to grave.- We scientifically verified the amounts of volatile compounds emitted over the whole production chain.- We rolled out a Life Cycle Analysis in order to uderstand better their environmental impacts. Results of one of our most representative product is presented.

TECHNICAPS IS, FIRST, A LONG STORY...

DEMONSTRATED SAFETY

Urea-formaldehyde thermoset resin is composed of three main ingredients.

Ammonia

WaterNatural gas

NH3

Wood

CO2 Carbon dioxide

Formaldehyde is a carbonated compound produced from methanol, which is derivative from natural gas. Our methanol is provided by United States and Middle East suppliers.

Cellulose is mainly paper pulp. Our wood grows in sustainably managed forests, PEFC and FSC certified

Urea, purchased in Spain, is produced from carbon dioxide and ammonia, which comes from natural gas too.

TECHNICAPS manufactures Caps, Overcaps, Lids and Jars for cosmetic, fragrance and pharma industry. We realize standard and specific shapes. Finishings are fully adaptable to our customer need.

Life Cycle Assesment is the method for evaluating environmental impacts of products throughout their life cycle. LCA is a standardized method (ISO 14040-14044).

Ammonia

WaterNatural gas

NH3

Wood

Formaldehyde

Urea

Cellulose

SUPPLIER urea-formaldehyde resin

TECHNICAPSshaping and finishing

Delivery to business customers

Consumer use

END OF LIFEincineration & landfill

LIFE CYCLE OF TECHNICAPSPRODUCTS

Other

CO2 Carbon dioxide

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CLIMATE CHANGERelease of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane…) contributing to the global warming phenomenon in a 100 years scope. This may damage human health and ecosystems.

ABIOTIC DEPLETIONNon-renewable resources depletion represents mineral and fossil resources extraction regarding their scarcity at worldwide level.

ATMOSPHERE ACIDIFICATIONRelease of substances into the atmosphere leading to potential acidification of air, soil and water.

EUTROPHICATION Consideration of nitrogen and phosphate substances introduced into the aquatic environment. The intake of large quantities of these nutrients is responsible for algal blooms and oxygen depletion.

OZONE LAYER DEPLETIONConsideration of gases emitted into the atmosphere participating in the destruction of the stratospheric ozone layer which can cause damage to human health and terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

PHOTOCHEMICAL OXIDATIONUnder the effect of solar radiation, cerain particles emitted in the atmosphere combine into oxidizing substances known as « smog » above urban area. Smog can damage human health, ecosystems and cultures.

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LCA conducted by EVEA, an independent LCA and eco-design consultancy firm.Works have been approved by Jean-Yves Dupré, independant consultant in Bioenergy and sustainable development.Communication brochure generated with EVEA support.

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273g CO2equivalent

1,86g Sbequivalent

1,00g SO2equivalent

0,16g P043-

equivalent

2,57E-05g CFC-11

equivalent 0,06g C2H4

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Processing of cosmetic products, distribution, sale and purchase were excluded from the study

LIFE CYCLE ASSESMENT

LCA CREDITS AND REFERENCES

We provide noble and luxurious packaging qualities without increased environmental impacts.Impact data will be available in the ecodesign tool "WINTED".

A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTSOur products are 32% plant-based from renewable sourcesThermoset resin production is the major contributor of our impacts, mainly due to the energy intensive consumption (natural gas) of Ammonia production process.End of life is not an important contributor, so absence of recycling is not a primary issue

CONTACTS

ELENA JAR, 52 GRAMS45% Urea18 % Formaldehyde32% Cellulose5% Additives

End of life

Transport to/fromTECHNICAPS

Packaging

Urea-formaldehydeproduction

TECHNICAPS processing

LEGEND FUNCTIONAL UNITContaining 50ml of cosmetic cream at least over its whole lifespan, in accordance with GCMI standards, for Luxury pack application allowing disclosure of legal and promotional information

RESULTSThe functional unit serves as reference through the analysis. The following part display the LCA results on 6 indicators, graphs detail the contribution of each step of the life cycle.

Reference of the LCA report : Technicaps, Analyse du cycle de vie de trois pièces en résine thermodurcissable, February, 2013Database : ecoinvent V2.2 / Software : Simapro 7.3LCA Methodology Guidelines and indicators from CML 2001 and IPPC

LCA report accessible on demand upon a non disclosure agreement signature

TECHNICAPS

14, Chemin du Moulin de la BruyèreBP 7001872250 CHALLES (France)

www.technicaps.fr

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