PVC Pressure Pipes
Product information
This EPD covers unplasticised PVC (PVC-U) non-pressure pipes ranging from 20-375mm nominal diameter for Drainage, Waste and Ventilation (DWV), stormwater, and electrical conduit applications.
Iplex PVC-U non-pressure pipes are manufactured in accordance with the Australian Standards for PVC pipe (AS/NZS 1260 and 1254), which have adapted the Best Environmental Practice PVC requirements developed with industry and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Iplex PVC-U contains no phthalates, dioxins or heavy metal additives (e.g. lead and cadmium).
The EPD conforms with EN 15804 and PCR 2012:01 Construction Products and Construction Services v2.0, the EPD follows a "cradle-to-gate with options" scope including all modules up to installation at site (A1-A5), end of life modules C1-C4 and the potential benefits from recycling in module D. The EPD was based on a cradle to grave life cycle assessment study and other modules were deemed not relevant. The declared unit is one kilogram (1kg) installed non-pressure PVC pipe manufactured in Australia from sites in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
This EPD complies with the requirements for a ‘product specific EPD' and can be used to obtain Product Sustainability credits under the GBCA Green Star rating tools.
Detailed information
Company information
EPD documents
SP00712 Iplex EPD PVC Pressure Pipes_Nov22_v2.pdfOther documents
Included products in this EPD
ApolloBLUE PVC-O pressure pipe
RHINO® PVC-M pressure pipe