1 EPD Angle Trims C1 C3 C4
1 EPD Angle Trims C1 C3 C4
1 EPD Angle Trims C1 C3 C4
This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) describes the environmental impact of 1 linear meter (1 lm) of installed steel
profile with the intended use to suspend acoustic ceiling tiles.
The production site of Saint-Gobain Ecophon (Sweden) manufactures ceiling grid systems in different sizes. Cold rolled
steel is shaped into a “body” through a process called roll forming. Multiple holes are then punched in the body to allow
installation. Lastly, a cap of steel (“capping”) is added on the body to make the grid visually appealing. The capping is
added to the body. The finished grids are then packed in cardboard boxes. The grids provide excellent mechanical
characteristics to suspend acoustic ceiling tiles, which contribute to a better health by their sound absorption capabilities.
There is no maintenance needed for the grids except for normal room surface cleaning and there is no ageing, hence the
grid system can last for the building lifetime.
Parameter Value
Product height 15-22 mm
Product width 22 mm
Hot-dip galvanized steel >99.7wt.%
T otal weights
Angle trim Angle trim Angle trim Angle trim
Product 15/22 15/22 C4 22/22 22/22 C3
Total weight [kg] 0,20 0,20 0,20 0,20
All raw materials contributing more than 5% to any environmental impact are listed in the table above. The panels are free
from substances of very high concern (SVHC). The product contains no substances from the REACH Candidate list (of
01.11.2021).
If in the future product changes that generate an increased impact larger than 10% occur, the EPD will be updated and re-
verified.
LCA calculation information
According to EN 15804, EPD of construction products might not be comparable if they do not comply with this standard.
According to ISO 21930, EPD’s might not be comparable if they are from different EPD administrating schemes.
Life Cycle stages
Flow diagram of the Life Cycle
A3 Manufacturing
Cold rolled steel is transformed by deforming, shaping and cutting the raw material into the final dimensions. Manufacturing
covers all processes linked to production, which comprises various related operations besides on-site activities such as
perforation, pinching, packaging and internal transportation.
The environmental profile of these energy carriers is modelled for local conditions. Packaging-related flows in the production
process and all up-stream packaging are included in the manufacturing module, i.e. wooden pallets and cardboard. Apart
from production of packaging material, the supply and transport of packaging material are also considered in the LCA
model. They are reported and allocated to the module where the packaging is applied. Data on packaging waste created
during this step is then generated. It is assumed that packaging waste generated in the course of production and up-stream
processes is 100% collected and either recycled or incinerated with energy recovery, related to material and quality, in
ratios according to the local material handling companies.
Parameter Value
Fuel type, consumption of fuel and vehicle or vehicle type Average truck trailer with a 24t payload, diesel consumption 31.7
used for transport litres for 100 km
Distance 475 km (based on transports in 2019)
90% of the capacity in volume
Capacity utilisation (including empty returns)
100% of empty returns
Bulk density of transported products (if available) 0,16 - 0,19 kg/m
Volume capacity utilisation factor (if available) 0.45
The transport distance has been calculated from a European average transport for Ecophon in 2019 from the
parameters in the table above.
Scenarios used for product waste quantity and waste processing are:
Parameter Value
Waste of materials on the building site before waste
5%
processing, generated by the product’s installation
Packaging waste is 100 % collected and modelled as material
Output materials (specified by type) as results of waste
for recycling
processing at the building site e.g. of collection for recycling,
for energy recovering, disposal
Grid waste is recycled.
C4, Disposal;
The product is assumed to be 100% recycled.
Parameter Value/description
Collection process specified by type 0,16 - 0,19 kg of steel grid
Recovery system specified by type Grid collected as sorted metal
Disposal specified by type 0,16 - 0,19 kg of grid to recycling
Average truck trailer with a 24t payload, diesel consumption
Assumptions for scenario development (e.g. 31.7 litres for 100 km
transportation)
50 km (distance to recycling)
Reuse/recovery/recycling potential, D
Not declared.
LCA results
LCA model, aggregation of data and environmental impact are calculated through the GaBi Professional software.
Secondary data is mainly taken from Ecoinvent 3.7 with some GaBi datasets.
Raw materials and energy consumption, as well as transport distances have been taken directly from the manufacturing
plants of Saint-Gobain Ecophon in 2019.
Modules declared and geographical scope are stated in the following table.
Resou
rce
Construction
Product phase Use phase End of life phase recov
process phase
ery
phase
Reuse-Recovery-Recycling-potential
Transport to waste processing
Transport to the manufacturer
De-construction demolition
Installation in the building
Raw material and supply
Waste processing
Manufacturing
Refurbishment
Maintenance
Replacement
Disposal
Repair
Use
Module A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 D
Modules
declared X X X X X x X X X X X X X X X X MND
All results in the EPD are written in logarithmic base of ten. Reading example:
5.2E -03 = 5.2*10-3 = 0,0052.
E nvironmental impacts
Parameters Angle trim 15/22 Angle trim 15/22 C4 Angle trim 22/22 Angle trim 22/22 C3
Acid depos itions have negative im pacts on natural ecos ys tem s and the
m an- m ade environm ent incl, buildings . T he m ain s ources for em is s ions of
acidifying s ubs tances are agriculture and fos s il fuel com bus tion us ed for
electricity production, heating and trans port.
Chem ical reactions brought about by the light energy of the s un. T he
reaction of nitrogen oxides with hydrocarbons in the pres ence of s unlight
to form ozone is an exam ple of a photochem ical reaction.
E nvironmental impacts
Parameters Angle trim 15/22 Angle trim 15/22 C4 Angle trim 22/22 Angle trim 22/22 C3
E nvironmental impacts
Parameters Angle trim 15/22 Angle trim 15/22 C 4 Angle trim 22/22 Angle trim 22/22 C 3
Output flow
E nvironmental impacts
Parameters Angle trim 15/22 Angle trim 15/22 C 4 Angle trim 22/22 Angle trim 22/22 C 3
A 1–A 3 - - - -
A4 - - - -
A5 - - - -
B 1–B 7 - - - -
C omponents for re-us e C1 - - - -
kg/F U
C2 - - - -
C3 - - - -
C4 - - - -
D MND MND MND MND
T otal A - C - - - -
Angle trim 15/22 Angle trim 15/22 C 4 Angle trim 22/22 Angle trim 22/22 C 3
A 1–A 3 - - - -
A4 - - - -
A5 - - - -
B 1–B 7 - - - -
Materials for energy C1 - - - -
reovery - kg/F U
C2 - - - -
C3 - - - -
C4 - - - -
D MND MND MND MND
T otal A - C - - - -
Angle trim 15/22 Angle trim 15/22 C 4 Angle trim 22/22 Angle trim 22/22 C 3
Global warming
kg/FU
0,04 0,03 0,04 0,04
[1] This indicator corresponds to the abiotic depletion potential of fossil resources.
[2] This indicator corresponds to the total use of primary energy.
[3] This indicator corresponds to the use of net fresh water.
[4] This indicator corresponds to the sum of hazardous, non-hazardous and radioactive waste disposed.
Reference list
Reach: EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
PCR 2012:01 Construction products and construction services (version 2.33 dated 2020-09-18)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Saint-Gobain Ecophon AB
Box 500
265 03 Hyllinge
Sweden
Markus Beckman
[email protected]
Programme operator
EPD International AB
Box 210 60
100 31 Stockholm
Sweden
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