433704f4-75eb-4eed-8d5f-f5ef32f0067dPU insulation block foam (EN 15804 A1-A3)raw materials processing, foaming, cuttingsingle producer, at plant33 kg/m3, 3.96 kg/m2polyurethane insulation boardSystemsConstructionThis data set contains the results for the modules A1-A3 according to EN 15804. It includes the preparation of the precursor materials through to raw material extraction and processing, their transport to the factory and the production itself, including the provision of all supplies and materials, energy, and the complete waste treatment or the residual waste during the stage of production.
A comparison with other products is only allowed by a similar application in the building. In principle, a comparison or evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the datasets are created to be compared to EN 15804 and the product-specific features are considered.0IVPU e.V.
Im Kaisemer 5
D-70191 StuttgartForeground system:
Polyurethane (PU) rigid foam is a closed- cell factory made foam product in form of insulation boards, which is used in building construction for homes and industrial installations. The product group PU insulation materials comprises the product variants polyurethane (PUR) and polyisocyanurate (PIR) – according to /EN 13165/. PU insulation materials are processed in form of block foam and insulation boards with flexible top layers. This product declaration is related to PU insulation boards without foam product top layers. It is based on weighted averages calculated by using single values of the production plants operated by the accounted producing companies.
Polyurethane rigid foam boards made of block foam are processed in block design. In this production process, the polyurethane reaction mixture exits a mixing nozzle and is placed on a paper underlay where it is foamed to a height of approx. 90cm. The rigid foam blocks are cut into the respective size.
As packaging material, plastic foils are used.
Recycling: If PU insulation boards are mechanically fixed or laid loosely, demolition and waste separation are possible without problems. Clean and undamaged boards can be reused or reprocessed by using the glycolysis process. In this process, PU wastes are converted into the liquid regenerate glycolysis polyol at approx. 200°C. This can be used as a precursor for polyurethane.
Polyurethane rigid foam waste can be converted into glue pressed boards. Cutting waste and waste from the construction site are therefore crushed and pressed into pallets by using binding agents. PU glue pressed pallets are highly valuable materials which can be used as insulation materials for window frames and thermal bridges.
Disposal: Polyurethane insulation materials are not allowed to be disposed to be disposed without pretreatment according to the Circular Economy Law and the European Waste List. The waste key for the construction site wastes is 170604. When thermally treated, the energy content of the insulation material can be used.
Background system:
Electricity: Electricity is modelled according to the individual country-specific situations. The country-specific modelling is achieved on multiple levels. Firstly, individual energy carrier specific power plants and plants for renewable energy sources are modelled according to the current national electricity grid mix. Modelling the electricity consumption mix includes transmission / distribution losses and the own use by energy producers (own consumption of power plants and "other" own consumption e.g. due to pumped storage hydro power etc.), as well as imported electricity. Secondly, the national emission and efficiency standards of the power plants are modelled as well as the share of electricity plants and combined heat and power plants (CHP). Thirdly, the country-specific energy carrier supply (share of imports and / or domestic supply) including the country-specific energy carrier properties (e.g. element and energy content) are accounted for. Fourthly, the exploration, mining/production, processing and transport processes of the energy carrier supply chains are modelled according to the specific situation of each electricity producing country. The different production and processing techniques (emissions and efficiencies) in the different energy producing countries are considered, e.g. different crude oil production technologies or different flaring rates at the oil platforms.
Thermal energy, process steam: The thermal energy and process steam supply is modelled according to the individual country-specific situation with regard to emission standards and considered energy carriers. The thermal energy and process steam are produced at heat plants. Efficiencies for thermal energy production are by definition 100% in relation to the corresponding energy carrier input. For process steam the efficiency ranges from 85%, 90% to 95%. The energy carriers used for the generation of thermal energy and process steam are modelled according to the specific import situation (see electricity above).
Transports: All relevant and known transport processes are included. Ocean-going and inland ship transport as well as rail, truck and pipeline transport of bulk commodities are considered.
Energy carriers: The energy carriers are modelled according to the specific supply situation (see electricity above).
Refinery products: Diesel fuel, gasoline, technical gases, fuel oils, lubricants and residues such as bitumen are modelled with a parameterised country-specific refinery model. The refinery model represents the current national standard in refining techniques (e.g. emission level, internal energy consumption, etc.) as well as the individual country-specific product output spectrum, which can be quite different from country to country. The supply of crude oil is modelled, again, according to the country-specific situation with the respective properties of the resources.The area of application for PU rigid insulation boards is thermal insulation in building constructions Das Anwendungsgebiet von PU-Hartschaum-Dämmstoffen ist die Wärmedämmung im Hochbau (e.g. pitched roof, flat roof, floor, ceiling, wall (exterior and interior)). Further, PU rigid foam is used for the insulation of homes and industrial installations.LCI resultAttributionalNoneAllocation - market valueAllocation - net calorific valueAllocation - exergetic contentAllocation - massForeground system: For waste incineration, allocation by net calorific value was applied.
Background system: For the combined heat and power production, allocation by exergetic content is applied. For the electricity generation and by-products, e.g. gypsum, allocation by market value is applied due to no common physical properties. Within the refinery allocation by net calorific value and mass is used. For the combined crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids production allocation by net calorific value is applied.
For details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"Foreground system: none
Background system: All data used in the calculation of the LCI results refer to net calorific value.NoneGaBi Modelling PrinciplesGaBi Water Modelling PrinciplesGaBi Energy Modelling PrinciplesGaBi Refinery Modelling PrinciplesGaBi Agriculture Model DocumentationGaBi Land Use Change Model DocumentationCut-off rules for each unit process: Coverage of at least 95 % of mass and energy of the input and output flows, and 98 % of their environmental relevance (according to expert judgement).
For further details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneLCI modelling is fully consistent. For details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneFor details please see the document "GaBi Databases Modelling Principles"NoneGaBi databasesUMWELT-PRODUKTDEKLARATION: PU-Dämmplatten aus Blockschaumstoff95.0Not applicableAdjustNoneA1-A3: The environmental profile includes expenses for the life cycle stages cradle-to-gate (module A1-A3). The production of the packaging has been taken into account within the modules A1-A3.No statementCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Abiotic Depletion (ADP elements)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Abiotic Depletion (ADP fossil)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Acidification Potential (AP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Eutrophication Potential (EP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Freshwater Aquatic Ecotoxicity Pot. (FAETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years), excl biogenic carbonCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), Land Use Change only, no norm/weightCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), excl bio. C, incl LUC, no norm/weightCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), incl bio. C, incl LUC, no norm/weightCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Human Toxicity Potential (HTP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Marine Aquatic Ecotoxicity Pot. (MAETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Ozone Layer Depletion Potential (ODP, steady state)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Photochem. Ozone Creation Potential (POCP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Terrestric Ecotoxicity Potential (TETP inf.)The LCI method applied is in compliance with ISO 14040, 14044 and EN15804. The documentation includes all relevant information in view of the data quality and scope of the application of the respective LCI result / data set. The dataset represents the state-of-the-art in view of the referenced functional unit.
Sphera Solutions GmbHOverall quality according to different validation schemes
GaBi = 1,3 interpreted into "very good overall quality" in the GaBi quality validation schemeThe EPD has been verified by an independent reviewer, who was organized by the IBU.IBUGaBi conformity systemFully compliantFully compliantFully compliantFully compliantFully compliantNot definedThis background LCI data set can be used for any types of LCA studies.Sphera Solutions GmbH2021-02-01T00:00:00.000ILCD format 1.1Sphera Solutions GmbHNo official approval by producer or operator2021-02-01T00:00:00.00000.00.001Data set finalised; entirely publishedtrueOtherThe EPD owner has agreed to add LCI information corresponding to the EPD to the GaBi databases. The data set can be used free of charge by anybody to perform LCA studies with GaBi software and databases. Any use of the LCI data outside of the GaBi software and databases should not be considered before having received any written permission from Sphera. GaBi (source code, database including extension databases modules and single data sets, documentation) remains property of Sphera Solutions GmbH. Sphera Solutions GmbH delivers GaBi licenses comprising data storage medium and manual as ordered by the customer. The license guarantees the right of use for one installation of GaBi. Further installations using the same license are not permitted. Additional licenses are only valid if the licensee holds at least one main license. Licenses are not transferable and must only be used within the licensee's organisation. Data sets may be copied for internal use. The number of copies is restricted to the number of licenses of the software system GaBi the licensee owns. The right of use is exclusively valid for the licensee. All rights reserved.Polyurethane insulation block foamOutput1.01.00.000Mixed primary / secondaryUnknown derivationvaluable