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Process Data set: ArmaPET® Eco50 (en) en de

Tags Dieser Datensatz ist Bestandteil der ÖKOBAUDAT.
Key Data Set Information
Location GLO
Reference year 2022
Name
ArmaPET® Eco50
Use advice for data set Scope: This document relates to ArmaPET® Eco50. For the creation of the life cycle assessment, specific data was collected from the manufacturing plant in Thimister-Clermont in Belgium of the Armacell Group, which corresponds to the annual average and is based on data from 2020 (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. System boundary: The type of the EPD is cradle to gate. The following information modules are defined as system limits in this study: A1–A3 Product development: A1 – Production of raw materials A2 – Transport to the manufacturer A3 – Manufacture This is a manufacturer's declaration. The declaration refers to a specific product from a manufacturer's plant (1a). In order to accurately record the indicators and environmental impact of the declared unit, three information modules are observed. Information modules A1–A3 describe the production of materials, transport to the production facilities and the product production process itself and packaging.
Technical purpose of product or process ArmaPET® Eco50 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 EAD (040179-00-1201), is thermal insulation, whether or not exposed to compression loads, to be used for walls (including cellar walls), ceilings (floors), roofs, between rafters and timber work.
Classification number 2.18.01
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • OEKOBAU.DAT: 2.18.01 Insulation materials / Polyethylene / Foam
  • IBUCategories: null / null / null
General comment on data set ArmaPET® Eco50 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. Excellent water resistance and the closed-cell structure of the material ensure stable thermal conductivity even after many years of operation. These features also prevent moisture penetration, mildew and rot 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. Thanks to Armacell’s patented rPET technology, ArmaPET® Eco50 is based on 100% recycled PET and is manufactured according to an energy and resource optimised production process: with the re-use of waste material and no use of ozone-depleting hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) or chlorofluorcocarbons (CFC) blowing agents. For the placing of the product on the market in the European Union/European Free Trade Association /EU/EFTA) (with the exception of Switzerland) the Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR) applies. The product needs a declaration of performance taking into consideration the European Assessment Document (EAD assessment) no. 040179-00-1201, from March 2016, «Factory-made products of extruded, foamed Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) for thermal and/or acoustical insulation» and then further CE-marking. For the application and use the respective national provisions apply.
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Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Material properties of the reference flow
    • gross density: 50.0 kg/m^3
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2027
Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system The ArmaPET® Eco50 foam is manufactured based on mechanically recycled PET, applying the patented technology of Armacell. This method is based on the traditional approach of reprocessing post-consumer PET waste to produce recycled flakes, after separation of the polymer from contaminants. Recycling includes sorting and separating of waste, washing it to remove any dirt and contaminants, and further grinding, crushing and sorting carried out by Armacell’s suppliers. The recycled product is compliant with the predefined specification of Armacell and is supplied in the form of flakes and granules. At Armacell, the flakes are subjected to the additional sorting, mixing and melt reprocessing operations, to reduce the impact of the heterogeneity, contamination, and partial degradation of the recycled PET. This is made in the granulation process. 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. The patented method of rPET treatment and modification during melt processing allows Armacell to overcome the main disadvantage of mechanical recycling – a decline in the product quality – and to upgrade the quality despite the thermal degradation, photo-oxidation and mechanical stresses. The extruded foamed PET boards with homogeneous and closed-cell structure are then calibrated, edge cut and surface plain to obtain the final product with the required dimensions and surface planarity. Most of the foam production scrap is collected, compacted and returned to the process as a regrind. Certain amount of waste is incinerated in a local site, resulting in potential benefits. A small amount of waste is disposed. All preliminary products are delivered from Europe. The transport is carried out exclusively by truck. The following flow chart illustrates the information modules on which this is based. Illustration 1. Representation of the life cycle stages Declared unit: The declared product is an ArmaPET® Eco50. The declared unit relates to 1 m³ of product. The packaging with 4,329 kg is also included in the calculation. The following table shows the data of the declared unit.

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Production
A1-A3
Input
  • 409
Input
  • 67.3
Input
  • 476
Input
  • 701
Input
  • 1.17E+3
Input
  • 1.88E+3
Input
  • 52.51
Input
  • 0
Input
  • 0
Input
  • 0.751
Output
  • 0.0000011
Output
  • 2.18
Output
  • 0.162
Output
  • 0
Output
  • 0
Output
  • 0
Output
  • 0
Output
  • 0

IndicatorUnit Production
A1-A3
  • 91.3
  • 0.00000518
  • 0.325
  • 0.23
  • 0.258
  • 0.000414
  • 1.25E+3