Rekortan, a running track surface from Advanced Polymer Technology (APT), announced three of its polyurethane-based products have earned the right to display U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product labels, which highlight the percentage of a product’s biobased content.
“We are proud to earn this important certification for our products since it aligns with APT’s commitment to the environment,” said Frank Lucarelli, the Senior Scientist behind Rekortan’s Track Systems.
The following Rekortan products will now display USDA Certified Biobased Product labels:
- Qualipur 152 with 48% biobased content. This two-component, solvent-free, low viscosity polyurethane primer cures using chemical cross-linking to produce a thin mil primer with excellent abrasion characteristics to many chemical compounds. Qualipur 152’s superior adhesion properties make it an ideal primer for many substrates.
- Qualipur 5050 with 35% biobased content. This two-component, polyurethane-based coating is designed for use in conjunction with rubber granules to create a non-porous sports surface.
- Qualipur 5052 with 75% biobased content. This two-component, polyurethane-based coating was developed with a high renewable and low VOC content. Qualipur 5052 can be applied in a single application. It creates a non-porous force reduction layer for sports surfaces.
“We’re dedicated to providing our clients with more sustainable track surface options,” said Tim Jordan, Vice President and General Manager at Rekortan. “All three products have a higher percentage of biobased content than our competitors, which supports our commitment to high standards and quality control.”