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| Reference year | 2024 | ||
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| Use advice for data set | Scope: This document relates to Insulation – System IDEAL PET. For the creation of the life cycle assessment, specific data was collected from the manufacturing plant in Belgium, whichcorresponds to the annual average and is based on data from 2022 (see 3.8 allocation). The owner of the declaration is liable for the information and evidence on which it is based; the IBU accepts no liability for manufacturer information, life cycle assessment data and evidence.The owner of the declaration shall be liable for the underlying informationand evidence; the IBU shall not be liable with respect to manufacturerinformation, life cycle assessment data and evidences. System boundary: The type of the EPD is from the cradle to the factory gate with options, modules C1-C4 and module D. The following information modules are defined as system limits in this study: A1–A5 Product development: A1 – Production of raw materials A2 – Transport to the manufacturer A3 – Production A4 – Transport from the factory gate to the construction site A5 – Installation of the products in the building End of life stage (C1- C4): C1, deconstruction/demolition, C2, transport, C3, waste treatment , C4, disposal. Reuse, recovery and recycling potential (D) In order to precisely record the indicators and environmental impacts of the declared unit, a total of 8 information modules are considered. The information modules A1 to A3 describe the provision of materials, the transport to the production site, as well as the production processes of the product itself. | ||
| Technical purpose of product or process | Insulation – System IDEAL PET offers a solution for the (semi-) structural insulation of building envelopes, roofs, floors and internal partitions, in new building construction and the renovation of older buildings. Intended use, as specified in ETA No. 21/0623, is thermal insulation in walls (including cellar walls), ceilings, floors, roofs, between rafters and timber work. The provisions made in the ETA are based on an assumed intended working life of 50years for the insulation product. The indications given on the working life cannot be interpreted as a guarantee given by the producer, but are to be regarded only as a means for choosing the right product in relation to the expected reasonable working life of the works | ||
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| General comment on data set | Insulation - System IDEAL PET is a low-density polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foam, based on 100% recycled plastic bottles. Its long-term stability of the insulation properties and the low thermal conductivity secure lifetime insulation performance. The water resistance and the closed-cell structure of the material ensurestable thermal conductivity even after many years of operation.These features also prevent moisture penetration, mildew androt and therefore offer long-term corrosion protection and minimal maintenance requirements. Additionally, the material can be thermoformed into curved shapes, welded in pre-fabrication or on site, and is versatile for use in almost any type of finishing options. Its thermoplastic nature also allows for full recyclability of the material after the use phase. | ||
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| Data set valid until | 2029 | ||
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| Technology description including background system | Insulation – System IDEAL PET foam boards are manufactured based on mechanically recycled PET. This method is based on reprocessing post-consumer PET waste to produce recycled flakes, after separation of the polymer from contaminants. It includes sorting and separating of waste, washing it to remove any dirt and contaminants, and further grinding, crushing and sorting carried out by the suppliers. The recycled product is compliant with the predefined specification and is supplied in the form of flakes and granules. The flakes are processed into granules by melt-extrusion. The granulation process includes pre-drying the flakes to avoid hydrolysis in the extrusion process. The pre-dryed flakes are fed into an extruder where the material ismolten and homogenized. A vacuum extraction section is used to remove volatile contaminants from the melt. After final filtration the material is granulated by underwater cutting followed by crystallization of the obtained rPET granules. Obtained recycled PET granules are further processed into foam through foaming extrusion, in the presence of halogen-free supercritical fluid used as a physical blowing agent. Further components of the foam include additives for foam nucleation, cell stabilization and melt modification. Another component of the formulation is 'PET Agglomerate', which is obtained from reclaimed PET foam. The primary source of agglomerate is the PET dust generated by the lateral and surface grinding operations in the downstream of the foam extrusion process (internal loop). Another source of agglomerate, is PET foam which is diverted from the waste stream of other PET foam products. All reclaimed foam cut-offs are crushed and compacted in a first step. In the second step, the pre-compacted particles are mixed with reclaimed PET dust and partially molten by shear forces and formed into agglomerate through a template. The extruded foamed PET boards with homogeneous and closed-cell structure are calibrated, edge cutand surface grinded to obtain the final product with the required dimensions and surface planarity Technical data: For further technical data consult the product datasheet available on the website. Acoustic properties are not relevant for Insulation – System IDEAL PET Declared unit: The declared product is Insulation – System IDEAL PET. The declared unit relates to 1 m of product. The packaging with 3,039 kg is also included in the calculation. The following table shows the data of the declared unit. | ||
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2024-01-12T00:00:00 |
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| UUID | 1a9aae29-30c9-4544-a2b3-a9e7c153272c |
| Data set version | 00.03.000 |
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| Registration number | EPD-ARM-20220389-IBA2-DE |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
| Access and use restrictions | None |
Environmental indicators
Indicators of life cycle