Northern Technologies International Corporation.
NTIC.US | Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) develops and markets environmentally friendly corrosion and rust prevention products and services. Their primary product lines include Zerust® corrosion inhibiting packaging, coatings, and rust removers used in various industries such as automot...Show More
Better Health for All
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NTIC's core products, ZERUST® VCI, are described as safe, non-toxic, odorless, and environmentally benign, eliminating the need for oils or greases.
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They do not pose inhalation or skin contact risks when used as directed and are compliant with global health and safety regulations, including not containing chemicals listed on California's Prop 65.
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Natur-Tec® bio-plastics are certified biobased and 100% compostable, reducing carbon footprint by 80% compared to traditional plastics.
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ZERUST® VCI products are approved for use by factory, government, and military personnel worldwide and have been reviewed and cleared by occupational health and safety departments.
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They are labeled in accordance with GHS and compliant under UN GHS, EU CLP, US OSHA HazCom, and CA WHMIS.
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Safety data sheets (SDS) are available, and a whistleblowing hotline is provided.
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The company's operations reduce CO2 emissions and prevent waste, saving up to 95% of energy required to produce new parts.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, NTIC allowed most employees to work from home and modified workspaces for social distancing.
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NTIC provides career development, continuing education, training, and a health and wellness program with preventive care for employees.
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Natur-Tec® produces 100% certified biodegradable and compostable finished products, including food service items.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Northern Technologies International Corporation (NTIC) develops and markets corrosion prevention products and bio-plastics. The company's core business does not involve lending, insurance, or other financial services.
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As such, all KPIs related to financial products and services are not applicable to NTIC's operations. The provided articles confirm the absence of data for customer demographics, pricing structures, high-cost products, loan books, data portability, regulatory findings for lending, credit outcomes, community finance reinvestment, financial literacy programs, debt ratios, geographic service points, or financial product complexity.
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Therefore, each KPI maps to a '0' tier, indicating that the company's business model falls outside the scope of financial services.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No specific quantitative data was found in the provided articles to assess the company against the KPIs for Fair Pay & Worker Respect. While policies regarding fair pay, freedom of association, and prohibition of forced or child labor are mentioned,
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there is no evidence of the percentage of the workforce covered by a living wage, collective bargaining agreements, or health insurance. Similarly, no data on CEO-median pay ratio, pay equity ratio, employee engagement scores, or turnover rates is available. A single lost-time incident was reported in fiscal year 2025,
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but without total hours worked, a safety incident rate (TRIR) cannot be calculated. A customs penalty for technical misclassification was noted,
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but it does not constitute a labor-law or human-rights violation.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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NTIC has a Human Rights Policy aligned with the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which applies to all partners and employees.
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The company expects its employees and business partners to conduct business according to high principles of integrity, ethics, fairness, and respect, and employees are expected to comply with the Code of Ethics.
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NTIC's Vendor Code of Conduct covers various ethical aspects including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-human trafficking, anti-modern slavery, and compliance with environmental laws.
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Vendors are expected to abide by all laws, rules, and regulations in effect in their operating jurisdictions.
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Honest & Fair Business
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NTIC has a formal whistleblower protection policy with an anonymous hotline, and suspected violations may be reported to outside legal counsel.
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However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes, training frequency, or resolution times. The company has an FCPA-compliant anti-corruption policy, with training for managers and applicable employees on anti-bribery and corruption topics, and managers are required to execute an FCPA acknowledgement form every two years.
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There is no evidence of effectiveness metrics or customization for high-risk areas. NTIC's Quality Management Standard is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and its Natur-Tec products are 100% certified biodegradable and compostable, indicating some independent verification of product-specific claims.
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ZERUST® Integrity Solutions are approved for use by the National Association of Corrosion Engineers and meet EPA regulations.
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However, there is no overall percentage of ethical claims independently verified for the company.
Kind to Animals
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NTIC.US has no animal usage listed in available reports, indicating zero animals are used in testing.
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This aligns with a score of 80 for animal testing volume. Given no animal usage, the KPIs for cruelty-free certification share, alternative testing usage, and animal testing policy are not applicable, scoring 0.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Northern Technologies International Corporation on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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NTIC utilizes electricity generated by 100% renewable sources for all facilities in the USA through the purchase of energy off-set credits.
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Natur-Tec products can reduce carbon footprint by 80% compared to traditional plastics.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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NTIC has one formal partnership with a local community group, Maira Aisha(MEGA) Government Day Junior Secondary School, for a tree-planting project.
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The company has established a procedure for reporting and responding to claims of behavior violating its Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment Policy.
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Training is provided to improve skills where appropriate.
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The company's operations are noted as not applicable for Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes, as projects do not directly involve indigenous communities.
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Similarly, the company does not specifically track indigenous suppliers, indicating this is not applicable to its operations.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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NTIC has not sold or disclosed consumers' personal data for a business purpose in the preceding 12 months.
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Users can request access, correction, deletion, or export of their personal data, and California residents have specific rights including knowing what data is collected, whether it's sold or disclosed, and the right to request deletion or opt-out of disclosures.
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The company's privacy policy, last updated December 1, 2017, states that it takes appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information but does not guarantee protection.
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NTIC's websites use Wordfence for security and Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention.
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The company's websites respond to and support the Do Not Track (DNT) header request field.
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Data retention for personal data is within two years after the termination of the relationship, and for website statistics, it is 13 months upon termination of service.
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NTIC has concluded a data processing agreement with Google, blocking full IP addresses and prohibiting Google from using the data for other services.
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Vendors are required to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including the Dodd-Frank Act and NTIC’s Conflict Minerals Policy where applicable, and to follow agreed-upon information security procedures and use secure, approved technologies when handling information.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Natur-Tec products, including Victoria Bay Compostable Liners and other bioplastics solutions, are 100% certified biodegradable and compostable.
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Natur-Tec also offers 100% Certified Compostable Bags and Liners, and Circule biobased and compostable solutions for garment packaging.
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ZERUST® VCI Poly and VCI Paper products are recyclable.
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The ZeCycle Recycling Program collects used ZERUST® and non-ZERUST® films, providing a closed-loop system for recycling used VCI and LDPE packaging, but the percentage of products covered by this program is not specified.
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ZERUST® ICT®510-PCR30 VCI Film contains 30% recycled polyethylene content.
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Natur-Tec products are designed with sustainability in mind, and the ZeCycle program is a closed-loop system, indicating circular design considerations in some product lines.
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The company has waste reduction initiatives such as the ZeCycle Recycling Program, use of PCR materials, and extending the lifespan of metals.
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ZERUST® VCI products often replace more hazardous rust-prevention methods.
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ZERUST® products extend the lifespan of metals.
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The company states that clients can take measurable steps toward zero waste goals through the ZeCycle program, but NTIC itself does not provide specific waste reduction targets with timelines.
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