Desktex Natural Origins Desk Pad is made from renewable plant sources with 26 percent USDA certified bio-based content by weight. It is phthalate-free and cadmium-free. Desk pad protects desk from scratches and stains. It creates a smooth writing surface and reduces writing fatigue. It is Greenguard Gold Certified for low chemical emissions to UL 2818. Desk pad is also specially formulated with an antimicrobial agent.