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Process Data set: Adfil DC05 (en) en

Key Data Set Information
Location RER
Geographical representativeness description Zele, Belgium
Reference year 2025
Name
Adfil DC05
Technical purpose of product or process Adfil DC05 is a synthetic macrofiber designed to provide efficient reinforcement for concrete and mortar applications. This fiber is primarily made from high-quality polymers such as polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), sourced from various suppliers and recyclers. The production process involves an extrusion technique, where the raw materials are combined, drawn, and cut into precise lengths. Adfil DC05 synthetic fibres are designed with dimensions of 32mm x 1,35mm x 0,1mm (94% macro) + 18mm x 0,022mm diameter (6% micro), featuring a density of 0.914 kg/m³. These fibres are EN 14889-2 certified, ensuring compliance with industry standards for quality and performance. Adfil DC05 is packaged in pre-measured quantities to ensure ease of use on construction sites. It is manufactured at Adfil's production facility in Zele, Belgium, adhering to strict quality control standards to minimize defects and environmental impact.
General comment on data set Adfil DC05 is a synthetic macrofiber designed to provide efficient reinforcement for concrete and mortar applications. This fiber is primarily made from high-quality polymers such as polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE).Scope and type: In this study, all inputs and outputs—such as emissions, energy consumption, and material use—are included in the calculation according to the Determination Method (NMD, 2022). The scope of this study is cradle-to-gate (A1-A3), covering all materials (A1-A3), but excluding transport to the construction site (A4), installation phase (A5), use phase (B), demolition phase (C), and the processing phase (D). All major steps from the extraction of natural resources to the factory gate are included in the environmental performance of the manufacturing phase, except those that are not relevant to the environmental performance of the product. The software SimaPro is used to perform the LCA. The background databases used are: Ecoinvent (v3.6) and Ecoinvent (v3.7). It is not determined as to how the synthetic fibers are to be processed at the end of life (after 50 years). Therefore, this module is not considered in this LCA study. As new and improved systems for the recycling of building products are developed over time, these can be determined and then applied to a future LCA study.Representativeness: This EPD is representative for products produced and sold in the EU. The synthetic fibers are produced and cut to demand at the production site of Adfil N.V.Calculation rules: "Data quality Data flows have been modeled as realistically as possible. Data quality assessment is based on the principle that the primary data used for processes occurring at the production site is selected in the first instance. Where this is not available, other reference data is selected from appropriate sources. Data collection period The dataset is representative for the production processes used in 2023. Methodology and reproducibility The process descriptions and quantities in this study are reproducible in accordance to the reference standards that have been used. The references of all sources, both primary and public sources and literature, have been documented. In addition, to facilitate the reproducibility of this LCA, a full set of data records has been generated." Cut Off In this study, all inputs and outputs - such as emissions, energy and material inputs - are included in the calculation according to the Determination Method (5). The contribution to each impact category by the capital goods is calculated to be no more than 5%.Scenarios and additional technical information "A1. Raw materials supply All materials needed for production as well as packaging is taken into account. A2. Transport of raw materials to manufacturer The transportation of the suppliers to Adfil N.V. is done by truck. A3. Manufacturing The production process begins with extrusion, during which the required plastics are combined and processed. After extrusion, the hardened material is cut to the desired dimensions. The products then undergo a quality control process to check for production defects. After production, the various products are packaged in foil and paper bags. Throughout the entire manufacturing process, only electricity is used as the energy source. The process results in a production loss of 4.49%. During production, only electricity consumption occurs. The specified electricity consumption covers the electricity usage of all machines and equipment. For electricity purposes the following reference was selected: Electricity, high voltage {BE}| market for with 0,244 kg GWP per KWhDeclaration of SVHC: None of the substances contained in the product are listed in the “Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for authorisation”, or they do not exceed the threshold with the European Chemicals Agency.More information: https://adfil.com/synthetic-macro-fibres
Copyright Yes
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2030
Time representativeness description valid from (Tuesday 28 January 2025) through (Monday 28 January 2030)
Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system Adfil DC05 is a synthetic macrofiber designed to provide efficient reinforcement for concrete and mortar applications. This fiber is primarily made from high-quality polymers such as polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), sourced from various suppliers and recyclers. The production process involves an extrusion technique, where the raw materials are combined, drawn, and cut into precise lengths. Adfil DC05 synthetic fibres are designed with dimensions of 32mm x 1,35mm x 0,1mm (94% macro) + 18mm x 0,022mm diameter (6% micro), featuring a density of 0.914 kg/m³. These fibres are EN 14889-2 certified, ensuring compliance with industry standards for quality and performance. Adfil DC05 is packaged in pre-measured quantities to ensure ease of use on construction sites. It is manufactured at Adfil's production facility in Zele, Belgium, adhering to strict quality control standards to minimize defects and environmental impact.

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Raw material supply
A1
 Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A2
 Manufacturing
A3
 Transport
A4
Input
  • 0.202
  • 0.202
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 0.00107
  • 0.00107
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 2.57
  • 4.46
  • 0.0106
  • 1.89
No records found.
Input
  • 4.1
  • 4.1
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 2.54
  • 2.54
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 81
  • 95.2
  • 0.897
  • 13.3
No records found.
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Input
  • 0.0258
  • 0.0374
  • 0.000103
  • 0.0116
No records found.
Output
  • 0.00000915
  • 0.0000165
  • 0.00000214
  • 0.00000519
No records found.
Output
  • 0.072
  • 0.163
  • 0.0536
  • 0.0374
No records found.
Output
  • 0.0000806
  • 0.000221
  • 0.00000555
  • 0.000135
  • 4.46
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Output
  • 0.000578
  • 0.000578
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.

IndicatorUnit Raw material supply
A1
 Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A2
 Manufacturing
A3
 Transport
A4
  • 75.7
  • 89.6
  • 0.845
  • 13
No records found.
  • 0.0000183
  • 0.0000249
  • 0.00000142
  • 0.00000518
No records found.
  • 0.00791
  • 0.00898
  • 0.000325
  • 0.000742
No records found.
  • 4.36E-8
  • 1.23E-7
  • 1.24E-8
  • 6.72E-8
No records found.
  • 0.0000486
  • 0.0000573
  • 5.65E-7
  • 0.00000816
No records found.
  • 0.00142
  • 0.00172
  • 0.000115
  • 0.000183
No records found.
  • 0.0153
  • 0.0189
  • 0.00126
  • 0.00231
No records found.
  • 0.00668
  • 0.00761
  • 0.00036
  • 0.000574
No records found.
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
No records found.
  • 2.16
  • 2.61
  • 0.056
  • 0.398
No records found.
  • 0.00258
  • 0.00345
  • 0.0000205
  • 0.000855
No records found.
  • 2.16
  • 2.62
  • 0.0561
  • 0.399
No records found.
  • 1.55
  • 2
  • 0.00302
  • 0.45
No records found.

IndicatorUnit Raw material supply
A1
 Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A2
 Manufacturing
A3
 Transport
A4
1This 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.
2The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties on these results are high or as there is limited experiences with the indicator.
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for ecosystems (ETP-fw) 2
  • 14.8
  • 20.2
  • 0.754
  • 4.65
No records found.
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - cancer effects (HTP-c) 2
  • 5.26E-10
  • 7.2E-10
  • 2.45E-11
  • 1.69E-10
  • 7.2E-10
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - non-cancer effects (HTP-nc) 2
  • 1.56E-8
  • 1.88E-8
  • 8.24E-10
  • 2.4E-9
No records found.
Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235 (IRP) 1
  • 0.0474
  • 0.209
  • 0.00354
  • 0.158
No records found.
Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions (PM) 2
  • 6.73E-8
  • 7.75E-8
  • 5.03E-9
  • 5.2E-9
No records found.
Potential Soil quality index (SQP) 2
  • 8.1
  • 17.1
  • 0.733
  • 8.28
No records found.