EPD-IES-0019866:003
1350 ALUMINIUM WIRE ROD
Aluminum wire rods are widely used in a range of industries due to their adaptability and superior performance characteristics. Common applications include the production of electrical cables, overhead power lines, and mechanical fasteners, as well as use in automotive and aerospace sectors. The rods can be drawn into thinner wires or processed into different shapes to meet specific design needs, ensuring flexibility in usage. With their excellent resistance to oxidation and environmental degradation, aluminum wire rods are ideal for use in outdoor and high-stress environments, where both durability and conductivity are paramount. Combining practicality with functionality, these wire rods offer a reliable solution for diverse industrial and electrical demands.
General information
| EPD Owner | IBRAME INDÚSTRIA BRASILEIRA DE METAIS S/A |
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| Registration number | EPD-IES-0019866:003 |
| PCR | 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) 1.3.4 |
| Status | Valid |
| Publication date | 2025-02-17 |
| Valid until | 2030-02-16 |
| EN 15804 compliant | Yes |
| Geographical scope | Argentina, Brazil, Global |
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Programme information
| Programme | International EPD System |
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| Address | EPD International AB Box 210 60 SE-100 31 Stockholm Sweden |
| Website | www.environdec.com |
| support@environdec.com |
Product category rules
| CEN standard EN 15804 serves as the Core Product Category Rules (PCR) | |
| Product Category Rules (PCR) | PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.4) |
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| PCR review was conducted by | The Technical Committee of the International EPD System. See www.environdec.com for a list of members. Review chair: Claudia A. Peña, University of Concepción, Chile. The review panel may be contacted via the Secretariat www.environdec.com/support. |
Verification
| LCA accountability | Henrique, henrique@enciclo.com.br, EnCiclo Soluções Sustentáveis Ltda. guilherme@enciclo.com.br, guilherme@enciclo.com.br, IBRAME INDÚSTRIA BRASILEIRA DE METAIS S/A |
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| Independent third-party verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006, via | |
| Third-party verifier | Claudia A. Peña (Addere Consultores) |
| Approved by | International EPD System |
| Procedure for follow-up of data during EPD validity involves third party verifier | |
| *EPD Process Certification involves an accredited certification body certifying and periodically auditing the EPD process and conducting external and independent verification of EPDs that are regularly published. More information can be found in the General Programme Instructions on www.envrondec.com. | |
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Limitations
EPDs within the same product category but registered in different EPD programmes may not be comparable. For two EPDs to be comparable, they shall be based on the same PCR (including the same version number up to the first two digits) or be based on fully-aligned PCRs or versions of PCRs; cover products with identical functions, technical performances and use (e.g. identical declared/functional units); have equivalent system boundaries and descriptions of data; apply equivalent data quality requirements, methods of data collection, and allocation methods; apply identical cut-off rules and impact assessment methods (including the same version of characterisation factors); have equivalent content declarations; and be valid at the time of comparison.
Ownership
The EPD Owner has the sole ownership, liability, and responsibility for the EPD.
Information about EPD Owner
| EPD Owner | IBRAME INDÚSTRIA BRASILEIRA DE METAIS S/A |
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| Contact person name | CINTIA PERALI |
| Contact person e-mail | epd@grupoibrame.com.br |
| Organisation address | Brazil ITATIAIA 27580000 RUA TONINO BARGI, 308, BLOCOS AB, JARDIM ITAITIAIA, ITATIAIA, RIO DE JANEIRO - BRAZIL CEP 27580000 RUA |
Description of the organisation of the EPD Owner
Ibrame Indústria Brasileira de Metais S.A. is a prominent Brazilian company specializing in the production and commercialization of non-ferrous metals, particularly copper and aluminum. Established over 65 years ago, Ibrame has become a leading player in the metal industry within Brazil. Ibrame offers a diverse range of products made from copper and aluminum. These products cater to various sectors, including construction, engineering, and manufacturing. The company emphasizes quality and innovation in its manufacturing processes to meet the demands of its clients.
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Product information
| Product name | 1350 Aluminium Wire Rod |
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| Product identification | Aluminum wire rod is a versatile industrial material derived from the continuous casting and rolling of aluminum alloys, specifically designed for electrical and mechanical applications. Produced by melting and casting high-purity aluminum into billets, which are then hot-rolled into long, cylindrical wire rods, this material is known for its excellent conductivity, corrosion resistance, and lightweight properties. The aluminum alloys used typically contain small amounts of elements like magnesium, silicon, or copper to enhance specific properties such as strength and ductility. The wire rod’s high malleability and strength make it a key component in electrical power transmission, wiring, and various other industrial applications, where reliability and performance are critical. |
| Product description | Aluminum wire rods are widely used in a range of industries due to their adaptability and superior performance characteristics. Common applications include the production of electrical cables, overhead power lines, and mechanical fasteners, as well as use in automotive and aerospace sectors. The rods can be drawn into thinner wires or processed into different shapes to meet specific design needs, ensuring flexibility in usage. With their excellent resistance to oxidation and environmental degradation, aluminum wire rods are ideal for use in outdoor and high-stress environments, where both durability and conductivity are paramount. Combining practicality with functionality, these wire rods offer a reliable solution for diverse industrial and electrical demands. |
| Technical purpose of product | Aluminum used in drawing for the manufacture of cables, for the most diverse applications, such as energy, automotive, telecommunications, etc. It also has applications in mechanical purposes, such as rivets, staples and tubes. It has good ductility for drawing, extrusion and lamination processes, depending on the customer's application. |
| Manufacturing or service provision description | The process begins with primary aluminium ingots, which are loaded into a Melting Furnace. During this stage, anti-alloy agents are added to refine the molten aluminium. A small flow of aluminium scrap, sourced from the secondary market, is also introduced into the process. The melted aluminium is then transferred to a Holding Furnace, where it undergoes homogenization and removal of any remaining impurities. From the Holding Furnace, the molten aluminium is poured into a Casting Wheel, where it is shaped into continuous bars. These bars are cooled and cut to the desired lengths. The bars are then transferred to the Rolling Mill, where their thickness is reduced and shaped into aluminium rods. After rolling, the aluminium rods undergo quality inspection in the Rod Coil Basket, where they are coiled into "jumbo" coils. The final step involves the Rewinding/Re-transfer process, where the coils are transferred, re-inspected, and packaged for transport or storage. Packaging materials and include Wood pallets, stretch film, and PET strapping. |
| Material properties | Thickness: 0.01 m |
| Production site | Brazil Joinville 89219-600 R. Dona Francisca, 8300 - Distrito Industrial, Joinville /SC-Brasil |
| UN CPC code | 41532. Bars, rods and profiles, of aluminium |
| Geographical scope | Argentina, Brazil, Global |
| Geographical scope description | Supply chain is mainly located at Argentina, manufacturing occurs in Brazil while the consumer market is also predominatly located in Brazil. |
Content declaration
| Hazardous and toxic substances | The product does not contain any substances from the SVHC candidate list in concentrations exceeding 0.1% of its weight. |
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| Content name | Weight, kg | Post-consumer recycled material, weight-% of product | Biogenic material, weight-% of product | Biogenic material1, kg C/declared unit |
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| Primary aluminium | 0.96 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aluminium scrap | 0.04 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Anti-alloys | 0.01 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1.01 | 3.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Note 1 | 1 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2 | |||
| Material name | Weight, kg | Weight-% (versus the product) | Biogenic material1, kg C/declared unit |
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| Wood pallet | 0.01 | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| Total | 0.01 | 1.40 | 0.10 |
| Note 1 | 1 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2 | ||
LCA information
| EPD based on declared or functional unit | Declared unit |
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| Declared unit and reference flow | 1350 Aluminium Wire Rod Mass: 1 kg |
| Conversion factor to mass | 1 |
| Are infrastructure or capital goods included in any upstream, core or downstream processes? | |
| Datasources used for this EPD | ecoinvent database (general) ecoinvent 3.10 database |
| LCA Software | SimaPro SimaPro 9.6 |
| Additional information about the underlying LCA-based information | EF Reference Package 3.1 Time representativeness of data: January 2023 – December 2023 |
| Version of the EN 15804 reference package | EF Reference Package 3.1 |
| Technology description including background system | The product is an aluminum wire rod, used in a range of industries which common applications include the production of electrical cables, overhead power lines, and mechanical fasteners, as well as use in automotive and aerospace sectors. The rods can be drawn into thinner wires or processed into different shapes to meet specific design needs, ensuring flexibility in usage. With their excellent resistance to oxidation and environmental degradation, aluminum wire rods are ideal for use in outdoor and high-stress environments, where both durability and conductivity are paramount. |
| Scrap (recycled material) inputs contribution level | Less than 10% of the GWP-GHG results in modules A1-A3 come from scrap inputs |
Data quality assessment and reference years
| Description of data quality assessment and reference years | Time representativeness of data: January 2023 – December 2023 |
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| Electricity used in the manufacturing process in A3 | ||
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| Type of electricity mix | Residual electricity mix on the market | |
| Energy sources | Hydro | 54% |
| Wind | 4% | |
| Solar | 0% | |
| Biomass | 0% | |
| Geothermal | 0% | |
| Waste | 0% | |
| Nuclear | 0% | |
| Natural gas | 3% | |
| Coal | 5% | |
| Oil | 0% | |
| Peat | 0% | |
| Other | 34% | |
| GWP-GHG intensity (kg CO2 eq./kWh) | 0.18 kg CO2 eq./kWh | |
System boundary
| Description of the system boundary | b) Cradle to gate with options, modules C1-C4, module D and with optional modules (A1-A3 + C + D and additional modules). |
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| Excluded modules | Yes, there is an excluded module, or there are excluded modules |
| Justification for the omission of modules | The wire rods will be distributed to manufacturers who will apply additional processes (e.g., drawing) before further distribution and utilization in the retail market. In this context, estimating module A4 and B modules have not been included. |
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| Disclaimer | The share of specific/primary data and both variations (products and sites) refer to GWP-GHG results only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description of the process flow diagram(s)
Cradle to gate with options, modules C1–C4, module D and with optional modules (A1–A3 + C + D and additional modules). The additional module considered is A5. The wire rods will be distributed to manufacturers who will apply additional processes (e.g., drawing) before further distribution and utilization in the retail market. In this context, estimating the transportation distance between the production facility and the end user (installation site) is unfeasible. Therefore, module A4 has not been included. Similarly, it is also unfeasible to identify or characterize any specific application for which the product will be used. Consequently, the B modules have not been included either.
Process flow diagram(s) related images
Default scenario
| Name of the default scenario | Baseline |
|---|---|
| Description of the default scenario | Cradle to gate with options, modules C1–C4, module D and with optional modules (A1–A3 + C + D and additional modules). The additional module considered is A5. |
Module A5: Installation in the building
| Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A5 | Baseline |
|---|---|
| Brief description of the default scenario in module A5 | Packaging waste transportation and treatment due to biogenic carbon content |
| Description of the default scenario in module A5 | This module is included in the assessment due to the presence of biogenic carbon in the packaging materials used for the wire rods. Therefore, the key factors considered in this module include the transportation of the packaging materials and their final disposal. Following a conservative approach, it is assumed that the packaging materials are sent to a sanitary landfill for final treatment. |
Module C: End-of-life
| Explanatory name of the default scenario in module C | Baeline |
|---|---|
| Brief description of the default scenario in module C | EoL scenario for the product |
| Description of the default scenario in module C | The waste processing includes a deconstruction process, waste transportation, cable stripping and material separation. It was assumed 42% of recycling rate. (IEA, 2021). The portion of the materials that is not recovered for recycling during waste processing is assumed to be sent to sanitary landfills. This includes fractions of aluminium that cannot be economically or technically processed for recovery. The disposal rates are as follows: 58% of the material is sent to landfill (IEA, 2021). |
Module D: Beyond product life cycle
| Explanatory name of the default scenario in module D | Baseline |
|---|---|
| Brief description of the default scenario in module D | Product recycling |
| Description of the default scenario in module D | This module represents the environmental benefits associated with the recycling of copper processed in C3. The recycled fractions of these materials are assumed to offset the production of an equivalent quantity of virgin material. The avoided impacts are calculated considering a global recycling rate (R2) of 45.5%, replacing virgin copper production (IEA, 2021). |
Environmental performance
The estimated impact results are only relative statements, which do not indicate the endpoints of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins and/or risks.
Mandatory environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804
| Impact category | Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change - total | GWP-total | kg CO2 eq. | 8.52E+0 | ND | 5.71E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.15E-3 | 1.75E-2 | 6.26E-2 | 1.30E-2 | -8.20E+0 |
| Climate change - fossil | GWP-fossil | kg CO2 eq. | 7.71E+0 | ND | 3.78E-4 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.15E-3 | 1.63E-2 | 5.55E-2 | 1.29E-2 | -8.19E+0 |
| Climate change - biogenic | GWP-biogenic | kg CO2 eq. | 4.71E-1 | ND | 5.33E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 7.68E-7 | 3.22E-4 | 4.73E-3 | 9.43E-5 | -4.98E-4 |
| Climate change - land use and land-use change | GWP-luluc | kg CO2 eq. | 3.47E-1 | ND | 5.19E-6 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 3.97E-7 | 8.53E-4 | 2.43E-3 | 1.57E-5 | -1.09E-2 |
| Ozone depletion | ODP | kg CFC-11 eq. | 1.68E-7 | ND | 5.47E-12 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 9.51E-11 | 7.34E-10 | 2.10E-9 | 2.41E-10 | -3.34E-8 |
| Acidification | AP | mol H+ eq. | 5.08E-2 | ND | 2.01E-6 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.05E-5 | 6.47E-5 | 2.72E-4 | 7.48E-5 | -5.30E-2 |
| Eutrophication aquatic freshwater | EP-freshwater | kg P eq. | 4.58E-5 | ND | 8.73E-9 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.14E-9 | 6.68E-8 | 5.71E-7 | 1.89E-7 | -2.47E-4 |
| Eutrophication aquatic marine | EP-marine | kg N eq. | 5.65E-3 | ND | 2.05E-6 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 9.93E-6 | 3.50E-5 | 1.07E-4 | 3.35E-5 | -8.27E-3 |
| Eutrophication terrestrial | EP-terrestrial | mol N eq. | 6.27E-2 | ND | 1.01E-5 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.09E-4 | 3.04E-4 | 1.03E-3 | 2.95E-4 | -9.12E-2 |
| Photochemical ozone formation | POCP | kg NMVOC eq. | 2.98E-2 | ND | 5.22E-6 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 3.14E-5 | 9.34E-5 | 3.31E-4 | 9.01E-5 | -2.78E-2 |
| Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metals | ADP-minerals&metals1 | kg Sb eq. | 1.96E-6 | ND | 1.73E-11 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.15E-10 | 2.32E-9 | 6.52E-9 | 3.30E-9 | 3.16E-5 |
| Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuels | ADP-fossil1 | MJ, net calorific value | 8.94E+1 | ND | 2.15E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.88E-2 | 2.15E-1 | 8.43E-1 | 2.23E-1 | -7.47E+1 |
| Water use | WDP1 | m3 world eq. deprived | 1.54E+1 | ND | 1.30E-5 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.55E-4 | 1.74E-3 | 5.16E-2 | 0.00E+0 | -5.42E-1 |
| Acronyms | GWP-fossil = Global Warming Potential fossil fuels; GWP-biogenic = Global Warming Potential biogenic; GWP-luluc = Global Warming Potential land use and land use change; ODP = Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer; AP = Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance; EP-freshwater = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching freshwater end compartment; EP-marine = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching marine end compartment; EP-terrestrial = Eutrophication potential, Accumulated Exceedance; POCP = Formation potential of tropospheric ozone; ADP-minerals&metals = Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources; ADP-fossil = Abiotic depletion for fossil resources potential; WDP = Water (user) deprivation potential, deprivation-weighted water consumption | ||||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 1 | The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator | ||||||||||||||||
Additional mandatory environmental performance indicators
| Impact category | Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change - GWP-GHG | GWP-GHG1 | kg CO2 eq. | 8.50E+0 | ND | 4.25E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.15E-3 | 1.72E-2 | 5.93E-2 | 1.30E-2 | -8.19E+0 |
| Acronyms | GWP-GHG = Global warming potential greenhouse gas. | ||||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 1 | The GWP-GHG indicator is termed GWP-IOBC/GHG in the ILCD+EPD+ data format. The indicator accounts for all greenhouse gases except biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions and biogenic carbon stored in the product. As such, the indicator is identical to GWP-total except that the CF for biogenic CO2 is set to zero. | ||||||||||||||||
Additional voluntary environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804
| Impact category | Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulate matter emissions | PM | Disease incidence | 6.62E-7 | ND | 2.93E-11 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 6.01E-10 | 1.75E-9 | 4.56E-9 | 1.35E-9 | -6.87E-7 |
| Ionizing radiation - human health | IRP1 | kBq U235 eq. | 3.18E-2 | ND | 1.56E-7 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.38E-6 | 1.28E-5 | 5.15E-4 | 1.76E-4 | -1.60E-2 |
| Eco-toxicity - freshwater | ETP-fw2 | CTUe | 1.52E+1 | ND | 1.20E-2 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 7.22E-4 | 8.60E-1 | 1.56E+0 | 1.02E+2 | -1.04E+1 |
| Human toxicity - cancer effects | HTP-c2 | CTUh | 1.98E-8 | ND | 1.78E-12 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.46E-13 | 3.92E-12 | 2.80E-11 | 1.87E-11 | -6.24E-9 |
| Human toxicity - non-cancer effects | HTP-nc2 | CTUh | 6.52E-8 | ND | 1.04E-10 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.71E-12 | 2.40E-10 | 7.02E-10 | 2.31E-9 | -4.46E-8 |
| Land-use related impacts/soil quality | SQP2 | Dimensionless | 5.58E+0 | ND | 8.41E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 5.19E-5 | 1.74E-2 | 1.09E-1 | 3.23E-1 | -7.06E+0 |
| Acronyms | PM = Potential incidence of disease due to particulate matter emissions; IRP = Potential human exposure efficiency relative to U235; ETP-fw = Potential comparative toxic unit for ecosystems; HTP-c = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; HTP-nc = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; SQP = Potential soil quality index. | ||||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 1 | This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on human health of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due to radioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some construction materials is also not measured by this indicator. | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 2 | The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator. | ||||||||||||||||
Resource use indicators according to EN 15804
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERE | MJ, net calorific value | 4.79E+1 | ND | 1.55E-5 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 5.22E-5 | 2.21E-3 | 2.37E-1 | 5.32E-3 | -3.76E+0 |
| PERM | MJ, net calorific value | 2.44E-1 | ND | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| PERT | MJ, net calorific value | 4.81E+1 | ND | 1.55E-5 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 5.22E-5 | 2.21E-3 | 2.37E-1 | 5.32E-3 | -3.76E+0 |
| PENRE | MJ, net calorific value | 8.94E+1 | ND | 2.19E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.88E-2 | 2.21E-1 | 8.53E-1 | 2.23E-1 | -7.47E+1 |
| PENRM | MJ, net calorific value | 4.10E-2 | ND | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| PENRT | MJ, net calorific value | 8.95E+1 | ND | 2.19E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.88E-2 | 2.21E-1 | 8.53E-1 | 2.23E-1 | -7.47E+1 |
| SM | kg | 4.01E-2 | ND | 3.14E-9 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 5.25E-8 | 1.85E-7 | 1.94E-6 | 1.83E-5 | 3.94E-1 |
| RSF | MJ, net calorific value | 2.50E-4 | ND | 5.55E-10 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.03E-8 | 2.31E-8 | 3.30E-7 | 7.25E-7 | -1.10E-4 |
| NRSF | MJ, net calorific value | 0.00E+0 | ND | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| FW | m3 | 3.67E-1 | ND | 3.04E-7 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 3.62E-6 | 4.08E-5 | 1.23E-3 | 0.00E+0 | -1.62E-2 |
| Acronyms | PERE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERM = Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; PENRE = Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy re-sources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels; NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; FW = Use of net fresh water. | |||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | |||||||||||||||
Waste indicators according to EN 15804
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | 1.60E+0 | ND | 1.92E-6 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.88E-6 | 1.83E-4 | 1.31E-3 | 1.62E-3 | -1.68E+0 |
| NHWD | kg | 2.41E+0 | ND | 1.58E-2 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 6.20E-5 | 6.65E-4 | 4.43E-2 | 3.17E+0 | -1.03E+1 |
| RWD | kg | 1.89E-5 | ND | 7.60E-11 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 5.61E-10 | 5.07E-9 | 3.65E-7 | 1.12E-7 | -9.09E-6 |
| Acronyms | HWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed. | |||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | |||||||||||||||
Output flow indicators according to EN 15804
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRU | kg | 0.00E+0 | ND | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| MFR | kg | 2.86E-4 | ND | 8.06E-11 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 7.26E-10 | 0.00E+0 | 1.94E-7 | 1.64E-6 | 5.71E-4 |
| MER | kg | 1.12E-6 | ND | 8.83E-12 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 3.41E-11 | 0.00E+0 | 1.30E-8 | 1.16E-8 | -1.03E-6 |
| EEE | MJ, net calorific value | 4.24E-3 | ND | 2.57E-8 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 1.73E-7 | 0.00E+0 | 5.24E-5 | 1.26E-3 | 0.00E+0 |
| EET | MJ, net calorific value | 2.01E-3 | ND | 2.15E-8 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 2.14E-7 | 0.00E+0 | 2.02E-5 | 8.57E-5 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | CRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energy. | |||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | |||||||||||||||
Additional environmental information
N/A
Additional social and economic information
N/A
Conversion factors
N/A
Dangerous substances to indoor air, soil, and water during the use stage
N/A
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Version history
Original version of the EPD, 2025-02-17