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24 September 2020

Fiberlock IAQ 2500 approved by EPA to kill SARS-CoV-2 in 60 Seconds

The convenient disinfectant solution from Fiberlock quickly kills the novel coronavirus that causes Covid-19, according to new testing, complementing a complete portfolio of solutions for the toughest disinfectant jobs from ICP.

ANDOVER, Massachusetts – September 24, 2020 – ICP Building Solutions Group has announced its 2500 ready-to-use disinfectant has been shown to kill the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in 60 seconds, according to new testing accepted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ICP is one of the first manufacturers to receive approval specifically for SARS-CoV-2. Unlike disinfectants the EPA believes will be effective against SARS-CoV-2 because they kill similar organisms, 2500 has been tested specifically against SARS-CoV-2 and has been shown to kill the virus in 60 seconds. Test results have been approved by the EPA.

2500’s quick, efficient kill time makes it a convenient and highly effective solution in the fight against COVID-19, well-suited for a variety of everyday applications in residential and commercial facilities including homes, schools, office buildings, retail businesses and more. ICP intends to continue testing its other portfolio products against SARS-CoV-2 to offer customers a comprehensive solution for any application.

“For everyday use, kill time is one of the most important factors of efficacy,” said Scott DeLeo, Vice President of Marketing, ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG). “While 2500 has been part of the EPA’s List N for months, the new testing confirms that 2500, with its fast kill time for SARS-CoV-2, makes it ideal for high-touch, high-traffic areas versus comparable everyday disinfectants.”

2500 can be sprayed onto hard surfaces and wiped away without scrubbing for effective and convenient disinfecting. This ease of use and quick kill time make it ideal for everyday use on highly used, nonporous surfaces.

The product complements the ICP BSG Environmental Restoration family of products that are suitable for a wide variety of the toughest disinfectant jobs, including Decon 30; Shockwave ready-to-use; Benefect original formulation and Benefect wipes. This complete suite of authentically botanical and conventional disinfectant options ensure ICP has a disinfectant for all preferences and needs.

“Effective disinfectant solutions make up a key part of the Environmental Restoration group’s business, complementing our full line of restoration and remediation products designed for the toughest jobs on the planet,” said DeLeo. “We’re doing all that we can to leverage that heritage in the fight against COVID-19, with a variety of products that have demonstrated efficacy against the virus. 2500 is our latest solution for everyday disinfecting.”

For more information about 2500, visit www.Fiberlock.com. For more information about ICP Building Solutions Group, visit at www.icpgroup.com.

About ICP Building Solutions Group
ICP Building Solutions Group is the foremost supplier of professional products and solutions for building envelope, cementitious and sports surface needs. Comprising dozens of industry-leading brands across numerous industries and applications, ICP Building Solutions Group offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolios to building professionals all over the globe, all backed by its exclusive MasterWorks training and education program. For more information, visit www.icpgroup.com.

About ICP
Innovative Chemical Products (the ICP Group) is a leading specialty chemical manufacturer in North America and provides coatings, adhesives and sealants globally. With operations headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and multiple manufacturing facilities around the world, ICP serves multiple end markets, including building materials, specialty construction, industrial, packaging, printing and sports surfaces. ICP Group is privately held and manufactures products under several recognized specialty groups. For more information, visit www.icpgroup.com.

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Bridget Hagan, akhia communications
(330) 463-5650
bridget.hagan@akhia.com

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18 August 2020

Sport Tough™ Delivers Speed and Simplicity for Synthetic Turf Installations

The new adhesive solution from ICP Building Solutions Group combines high-performance adhesive properties and ease of use for simplified, long-lasting synthetic turf surfaces that pros can trust.

ANDOVER, Mass. – August 18, 2020 – ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG) has launched its new Sport Tough™ Adhesive by California Sports Surfaces, a self-contained, two-component polyurethane adhesive specially designed to incorporate speed and simplicity to synthetic turf installations.

The combination of high-performance adhesive and patented dispensing spray gun produces an adhesive system that meets and exceeds the highest standards for bond strength for a complete solution professionals can trust.

“We’re thrilled to add Sport Tough to the California Sports Surfaces family of products, which help professionals with easy, reliable installation and enable athletes to remain at the top of their game,” said James Rack, Vice President, Sports Surfaces, ICP BSG. “We’re confident that Sport Tough’s fast, simple application process, along with its uncompromising adhesive performance, will bring value to synthetic turf playing fields around the world.”

Sport Tough features include:

Fast application, minimal waste. Fast dry times allow for streamlined installations.
No external equipment required. Self-contained units deliver state-of-the-art application, featuring the patented Handi-Gun®, and eliminate the need for on-site glue boxes.
No mixing. A pre-pressurized two-component system ensures precise and consistent spray ratios.
ColorWise temperature warning nozzles. Heat-sensitive technology helps ensure adhesive is being applied at the proper temperature.
Exceeds FIFA standards. Sport Tough exceeds FIFA standards for bonding and synthetic turf bond strength. Third-party testing data available upon request.

Sport Tough’s long-term reliability is backed by an 8-year performance warranty, helping professionals remain confident in their applications. The product is available in a variety of sizes, including a patch repair kit, a small kit, and a full-size kit to best suit your needs.

For more information about Sport Tough, visit www.CaliforniaSportsSurfaces.com. For more information about ICP Building Solutions Group, visit at www.icpgroup.com.

About California Sports Surfaces
California Sports Surfaces (CSS) is the leading supplier of prestigious sports surfacing product lines, such as DecoTurf^®, Plexipave^®, Rebound Ace^®, Premier Sports Coatings^®, StreetScape and Plexitrac^®. As the first and only surface manufacturer to be awarded the status of International Tennis Federation (ITF) Recognition Elite Silver, CSS is the surface of multiple Olympic Games as well as other world-renowned events, including the US Open and the Australian Open. Several portable court systems are also available across the CSS product family. For more information, visit www.californiasportssurfaces.com.

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Bridget Hagan, akhia communications
(330) 463-5650
bridget.hagan@akhia.com

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Written by ICP Group

26 June 2020

OSHA Predictions Related to COVID-19

By Cole Stanton

As an employer, you have the responsibility to protect your employees from COVID-19.

Your employees are your greatest asset. Protecting them means the difference between keeping your crews healthy and productive and shutting down a jobsite or your business for weeks or even months or worse.

Moving forward, expect to see job site requirements for a COVID site supervisor and COVID safety officer. According to the General Duty Clause from the OSHA Act of 1970, in addition to compliance with hazard-specific standards, all employers must provide a work environment “free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” Employers have the responsibility via the Act to mitigate the hazard presented by the COVID-19 disease. In parallel, the multitude of CDC recommendations also place responsibility on decisionmakers to protect, and although little specific guidance is provided, one word set repeats in all the recommendations: clean and disinfect.

While policies surrounding fall protection, ventilation and PPE are commonplace, infection control for many businesses is a new landscape. Moving forward, have a written policy that meets CDC and OSHA requirements. Your team has a ‘right to know’ the expectations for keeping themselves and their peers/colleagues safe. That includes what disinfects are used, why and how.

Take the time to train your employees on the guidelines your new infection control policy covers and be sure they know where to access the sanitizing supplies needed to clean.

Expect new guidelines for worker safety to require testing, tracking and isolation to prevent collateral damage. Ensure that your policy covers frequent disinfecting of tools, equipment touch points, iPads or clip boards and vehicle touchpoints utilizing an EPA N list disinfectant. Your offices, jobsite trailers and warehouse space will need a regular disinfectant schedule, additional worker protection and an emergency response plan should a COVID-19 case positive occur within your organization or at your customers’ homes, buildings and construction sites.

Developing a policy for infection prevention, including your process for disinfecting, protects your employees and your business from harm. Take the time to train your employees on the guidelines your new infection control policy covers and be sure they know where to access the sanitizing supplies needed to clean.

Sanitizing supplies have been hard to come by, but ICP Group’s Fiberlock brand has disinfectants and sanitizers in stock that are EPA approved to kill coronavirus. They are ideal for use in public spaces, on jobsites and are safe enough to be used in schools and healthcare environments.

The New Normal has a new bottom line. Everyone that is responsible or accountable has this duty: Clean and Disinfect to the extent necessary to mitigate against exposure of guests, customers, visitors, members and staff to the virus on touchable surfaces.

About the Author

Cole Stanton

As of Spring 2020, Cole Stanton is Director of Education and AED Specification for the Building Solutions Group (BSG) of ICP (Innovative Chemical Products). In building out a more structured and robust training, knowledge, and specification capability, Cole continues to engage and serve all 24 brands and over 12,000 construction projects in the BSG portfolio. These product areas include building envelope, environmental restoration & remediation, waterproofing, aesthetic finishes, industrial performance coatings, paint removers, marine applications, cementitious technologies, and recreational/athletic surfaces. ICP is the 10th largest coatings company in North America.

For 22 years prior, Cole served in leadership, technical and field sales roles for ICP’s Fiberlock’s products for remediation of asbestos, lead paint, mold, disaster recovery, and smoke/fire restoration.

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