86ea3e7f-6e83-4aa8-b3de-2c0889e7754dRoofing membrane FPO, Polyfin 4230 - POLYFIN AG 100% recycling (C3)DIN EN 13956:2006 ; DIN EN 13967:2012 ; DIN 18531-1:2010-05 ; DIN 18195 ; DIN V 20.000-201:2006-11 ; DIN V 20.000-202:2007-12single producer (in factory Aurich in Germany)surface weight: 2.168 kg/m²; conversion factor to 1 kg: 0.461 m²/kgSystemsConstructionA comparison with other products is only allowed by a similar application in the building. This dataset contains results for module C3 according to DIN EN 15804. 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.621 m² produced roofing membrane FPO, Polyfin 4230The data set represents the POLYFIN specific situation, focusing on the main technologies and the legislative boundary conditions.In this EPD the FPO roofing membrane, Polyfin 4230 of the company POLYFIN AG is described. Polyfin 4230 is a plastic roofing and waterproofing membrane made of flexible/thermoplastic polyolefin (FPO/ TPO). Polyfin 4230 contains a glassfleece in the middle and a polyester fleece underneath.
Manufacturing process
The production of FPO/ TPO and waterproofing membranes is certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001. The production of the membranes is carried out on two-nozzel extrusion plants. The raw material is heated in the extruder according to the appropriate temperature and added to the process under pressure. By measuring the temperature and the pressure, the two low-melt streams can be supervised. The central glass fleece reinforcement serves as an additional reinforcing material and therefore improves the mechanical properties of the roofing and waterproofing membranes.The polyester fleece is to ensure that the membrane can be glued to other materials or installed on rough surfaces.By regulating the emerging melt streams by the end of the extrusion nozzle the desired thickness of the roofing and waterproofing membrane is achieved. The membranes are cooled after leaving the calender stack and prior to the winding to below 30 °C.The cooling is provided by the water-cooled rollers.The heated water is cooled through a heat exchanger and goes back to the water circulation for reuse.
LCA results
The LCA results cover the waste treatment for reuse, recovery and / or recycling within the building, including the transportation, the provision of all materials, products and the associated energy and water consumption. If additional modules have been calculated for this data set, they can be found separately and can be combined for a consideration of the entire life cycle.
The declaration refers to the functional unit of 1 m² produced roofing membrane FPO, Polyfin 4230.Electricity grid mixTruck-trailer, Euro 4, 34 - 40t gross weight / 27t payload capacityPolyethylene Film (PE-LD) without additivesDiesel mix at refineryProductTap water from groundwaterProduction (A1-A3) Lucobit 1235 (ECB) Glass fibre fleece (21% UF resin) (estimation)Wooden pallets (EURO, 40% moisture)EU-27: Outdated - Kraftliner (thermal energy used internally) FEFCO (data set not included in documentation) (data set not included in documentation) (data set not included in documentation)Production (A1-A3) Lucofin 1412 (FPO)The roofing and waterproofing membranes are used for single-layer waterproofing of unused or used roofs as well as non-watertight building structures or components. The installation can be done loose under load or mechanically fastened.EPD_Roofing membrane FPO, Polyfin 4230_POLYFIN AG.jpgLCI resultAttributionalnoneAllocation - massFOREGROUND system: Mass allocation was applied in the production processes.
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.noneAll the data obtained from the data collection for the inputs and outputs have been considered, for example all raw materials used according to their composition as well as the electricity and water supplies are included in the balance.The modeling of transport is based on the primary data of the manufacturer. For all the considered inputs, assumptions for the transportation expenses were included.Thus, in accordance to the Part A PCR material and energy flows with a contribution of less than 1% to the total mass of the product are included.noneAll relevant background data for modeling the production and disposal of the roofing membranes, have been taken from the Gabi 5 database (GaBi 2010), unless otherwise stated. The average environmental burdens of the national power grid mix in the production countries are used in the model. To ensure comparability of results in the LCA, the basic data of the GaBi database were used for energy, transportation and auxiliary materials. For the FPO- granulate and for the granulate material for the credit, EPD-data sets have been used.noneThe data quality can be regarded as high. The manufacture of roofing membranes has been modeled with the primary data of POLYFIN AG. For all relevant primary materials used, appropriate background data sets are available in the GaBi database. The latest revision of the data set is up to 3 years old.noneGaBi databasesPhenolic Resin Adhesive100.0This dataset contains results for the module C3 according to DIN EN 15804.No statementCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Freshwater Aquatic Ecotoxicity Pot. (FAETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Human Toxicity Potential (HTP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Marine Aquatic Ecotoxicity Pot. (MAETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Terrestric Ecotoxicity Potential (TETP inf.)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Abiotic Depletion (ADP elements)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years), excl biogenic carbonCML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100 years)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Abiotic Depletion (ADP fossil)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Eutrophication Potential (EP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Photochem. Ozone Creation Potential (POCP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Acidification Potential (AP)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Ozone Layer Depletion Potential (ODP, steady state)CML2001 - Apr. 2013, Global Warming Potential (GWP 100), incl bio. C, incl LUC, 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), Land Use Change only, no norm/weightThe LCI method applied is in compliance with ISO 14040 and 14044. 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.IBUnoGaBi Modelling PrinciplesFully compliantFully compliantFully compliantFully compliantFully compliantNot definedPOLYFIN AGLCI dataset for life cycle assessments of the systems involving the production of 1 m² FPO roofing membrane Polyfin 4230 with 100% material recycling.thinkstep2018-02-01T00:00:00.000ILCD format 1.1thinkstepNo official approval by producer or operator2018-02-01T00:00:00.00000.00.001Data set finalised; entirely publishedPOLYFIN AGtrueOtherThe 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 thinkstep.
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