The ZDHC standard: Keck Chimie’s commitment to a sustainable industry

The ZDHC standard is an initiative launched by the ZDHC Foundation, an organization bringing together major brands and companies in the textile, footwear, and leather industries. It aims to promote sustainable practices by eliminating the use of harmful chemical products in production chains. 

This standard is based on several fundamental pillars: 

• Elimination of hazardous substances: the ZDHC standard aims to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals in manufacturing processes, ensuring safer products for consumers and the environment. 
• Wastewater management: it encourages wastewater management practices that minimize pollution and protect water resources, thus contributing to cleaner production. 
• Chemical traceability: the standard emphasizes the traceability of chemical substances used throughout the supply chain, ensuring total transparency and strict compliance. 
• Training and awareness: the ZDHC standard promotes education and awareness among workers and stakeholders on the importance of responsible chemical use, thus fostering a culture of sustainability. 

Innovative chemical solutions play a crucial role in the adoption of this standard, ensuring safer products for consumers and the environment. 

Keck Chimie has fully integrated these requirements into its development processes. Aware of the importance of reconciling technical performance with respect for the environment, the industrial chemicals company offers water-based formulated products. These products meet the highest sustainability standards in compliance with the ZDHC standard, such as 705 CH adhesives and the 1701/141 water-based release agent. These products formulated without harmful substances, offer an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional solutions. 

Keck Chimie demonstrates that it is possible to combine technical excellence with ecological commitment through innovative products ! 

By choosing ZDHC-compliant, water-based chemical products, manufacturers benefit from a number of advantages: 

• Regulatory compliance: meet growing regulatory requirements for sustainability. 
• Reduced environmental impact: minimize your ecological footprint by using safe, environmentally-friendly chemicals. 
• Enhanced brand reputation: position yourself as a leader in sustainability and environmental responsibility. 

Keck Chimie’s adoption of the ZDHC standard testifies to its commitment to a more sustainable and responsible industry. By offering products that comply with this standard, the industrial chemicals company actively contributes to reducing the discharge of hazardous chemical substances, while guaranteeing optimum technical performance. 

Would you like to find out more about sustainable chemicals and how Keck Chimie can help your company make the transition to more responsible production? Contact your specialist using the form below: contact a ZDHC-compliant chemical manufacturer.