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HEALTH & SAFETY

 

COMPLIANCE

At Big Wipes, we prioritize safety and compliance. Our products fully adhere to the latest regulations, including OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazcom 2012), Canadian WHMIS, CARB VOC standards, and California’s Proposition 65. We ensure that our wipes undergo stringent safety assessments to confirm they are suitable for hand cleaning, as well as for tools and surfaces. By investing in continuous reviews and verification from professional bodies, we remain at the forefront of health and safety standards, providing peace of mind for our customers and their teams. With Big Wipes, you can trust that you’re using products that are not only effective but also compliant with current regulations.

 

DERMATOLOGICAL TESTING

 

Meeting the regulations does not guarantee a product won’t irritate skin. At Big Wipes we go much further. Big Wipes were designed for use on hands as well as surfaces and are dermatologically tested. This gives extra reassurance that they may be tough on cleaning but are kind to hands.

The dermatology tests are carried out independently by The Institute of Skin Research on a cross-section of people to ensure that there are zero levels of irritation experienced across the entire volunteer group.

Environment

 

WATER-BASED & NON-TOXIC

By switching to safer cleaning products, you can eliminate the harmful effects of toxic cleaners on your health and reduce environmental pollution.

 

BIODEGRADABLE

 

 

The liquid in our power spray and all our industrial cleaning wipes is more than 99% biodegradable.
In addition, our Multi-Surface cleaning wipes provide a sustainable alternative to non-biodegradable products. Containing biodegradable fabric as well as the liquid, which can be composted to reduce the amount of waste generated, making them our most environmentally responsible product.

 

 LOW VOC

Volatile organic compounds ((VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids and can have short- and long-term health effects, especially when released indoors.  They also contribute to the creation of ozone in the lower atmosphere and are seen to play a role in global warming.  Our range of industrial cleaning products emits low levels of VOCs, creating a safer and healthier working environment, in addition to considerably reduced air pollution.

 

 HAZARD FREE

We offer hazard free products which are safe to use and do not include any synthetic fragrances, artificial preservatives or coloring.

 

 PHOSPHATE FREE

High levels of phosphate in domestic and municipal wastewater results in the excess of algal growth which can have a devastating impact on our aquatic environment. Phosphate free products like our industrial cleaning wipes are the environmentally friendly solution as they do not affect the freshwater oxygen supply necessary for healthy river, lake and ocean ecosystems.

 

 NATURAL INGREDIENTS

 

Our industrial cleaning wipes are manufactured with special concern to preserving the environment. Plant-based ingredients are made with annually renewable crops, which are harvested and put straight into the manufacturing process without prior petrochemical processing.

 

NON-BLEACH & NO DYE

 

Not using substances such as bleach and dye promotes a low pollution manufacturing process, which is kinder to the environment and safer for working personnel. Our industrial hand cleaning wipes contain no chlorine and thus do not produce cancer-causing compounds.

 

 RECYCLABLE OR REUSABLE PACKAGING

Recycling reduces the amount of garbage sent to landfill and the resultant pollution; prevents the waste of potentially useful materials, conserves our valuable natural resources, saves energy usage and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.  Sycamore uses recycled material wherever possible and ensures all plastic materials are recyclable or reusable.

 

 DISPOSAL

Wipes have received some negative press recently, which is why we urge all our customers to dispose of Big Wipes in a responsible manner, similar to other building materials waste, and NEVER flush them down the toilet.

SPEC sheets

  • Big Wipes Heavy Duty Pro+
  • Big Wipes Multi Surface Pro+
  • Big Wipes Multi-Purpose Pro+
  • Big Wipes Power Spray
  • Big Wipes Cleaner & Degreaser
  • Big Wipes The CAGE