Process information
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| Location | RER |
| Reference year | 2022 |
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| General comment on data set | Premium quality pure acrylic water-based emulsion paint for exterior walls. Scope and type: The type of this EPD is Cradle-to-Grave. All steps from the extraction of natural resources to re-application and the final disposal of the product are included in the environmental performance. This EPD is an average EPD representative for ACRYLAN products produced in Greece and sold in Europe. The paint is produced in Aspropyrgos Attiki, Greece and the application market is for customers within the European region. Likewise, for the end-of-life, the fate of the paint product is described within a European context. The software GaBi 10.5.0.78 is used to perform the LCA. Background processes sourced from Ecoinvent v3.6 2019 and the Raw materials LCI database for the European coatings and printing ink industries 2016. PRODUCT STAGE CONSTRUCTION USE STAGE END OF LIFE BENEFITS AND PROCESS STAGE LOADS BEYOND THE STAGE SYSTEM BOUNDARIES X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X = Modules Assessed ND = Not Declared Figure: LCA process diagram according to EN 158047.2.1 Representativeness: The EPD is representative for the four paints belonging to ACRYLAN: 1. ACRYLAN white 2. ACRYLAN base white 3. ACRYLAN base medium 4. ACRYLAN base transparent This EPD is representative for the products manufactured in Greece and sold in Europe. The paint is produced at one production site: Imeros Topos, 19300 Aspropyrgos Attiki, Greece. Calculation rules: Data quality and data collection period Data quality requirements follow EN15804+A2:2019, data is checked for plausibility with mass balances in the foreground processes. Used datasets are complete according to the system boundary, and are as current as possible. Data collection period is of reference year 2021, based on 1 year averaged data. Data gaps such as i.e. transport data, end of life scenarios, were covered with data generic values for transport as described in the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules - Decorative Paints document version 1.0 published by CEPE and reviewed in April 2018. Processes used in the background modelling are referring to the widely used databases of recent release Ecoinvent 3.6, 2019; CEPE, 2016 and are consistent with the foreground modelling in system limits and allocation procedures. The technological and geographical coverage reflects the physical reality as far as possible taking into account the technology mix, location, and representativeness of technologies, input materials, and input energies for the region. Data quality is assessed as fair and adequate to the goal and scope of the study. Cut-off criteria and allocation procedures No cut-offs were intentionally applied to inputs and outputs within the system boundaries in the models. Coproduct and system allocation in the foreground system is according to the EN15804+A2. Cut-off and allocation procedures in the background processes are according to the respective methodologies and estimated to be methodologically consistent with the foreground system. Parameter Unit Value Coverage test data, CR 98% m2/L 11.2 Paint density kg/L 1.45 VOC content ISO 11890-2: 2020 g/L 24 Durability years 10 Quality level - Q2 Scenarios and additional technical information Product stage is reported in one module A1-A3. This life cycle stage includes the extraction and processing of raw materials for the product and the packaging, their transportation to the production site by road, and the manufacturing process. The latter includes all processes linked to the production, such as storing, mixing, packing, and internal transportation, covering material and energy consumption, waste treatment and emissions. Data regarding paint production was provided for each paint variation formulation and for the production site for the shared processes. Data on packaging, transportation distances and transportation modes are derived from the default scenarios of the product environmental footprint category rules PEF CR for decorative paints v.1 2018. Electricity consumption was modelled based on the primary data on the amount and source of the electricity, with the use of Ecoinvent 3.6 database for modelling of the background processes. Product's distribution to the building site A4 includes transportation as well as storage and wastage of the products along the distribution leg formally A4-A5, classified within the study to A4. The distribution leg includes two intermediate points between the production site and the final user: regional distribution centre RDC and point of sales PoS. Stage B1 refers to the paint use and follows the scenario of use developed in the PEF CR for decorative paints v1, including leaching biocides during the use stage. Transport and storage data are based on the scenarios developed within the PEF CR for Decorative Paints v1. Transport parameters Raw materials transport Packaging transport Transport to the RDC Transport to the PoS Transport to customer Transport to the waste disposal Vehicle type used for transport [1] [1] [1] [1] [2] [1] Distance, km 460 250 250 250 60 80 Capacity, t 7.5-16 7.5-16 7.5-16 7.5-16 N/A 7.5-16 Average load factor, t 3.29 3.29 3.29 3.29 N/A 3.29 Bulk density of transported products, kg/m3 1427 1427 1427 1427 N/A 1427 [1] = articulated lorry; [2] = Passenger car with internal combustion engine. Waste treatment and end of life parameters unit Hazardous waste Non-hazard ous waste Wet paint waste Paint in Use Dried paint Share sent to incineration with energy recovery w/w 0.45 0.45 0.45 NA 0 Share sent to landfilling w/w 0.55 0.55 0.55 NA 1 VOC emissions to air % of VOC content NA NA 100%, emissions to air NA NA Biocides leaching % of biocidal content NA NA 100%, emissions to fresh water 100% emissions to fresh water NA Energy recovery from incineration, electricity [1] 17.1 1.01 1.01 NA NA Energy recovery from incineration, heat [1] 1.27 2.16 2.16 NA NA [1] = MJ/kg of incinerated waste Stage A5 refers to the paint application and follows the scenario of application developed in the PEF CR for decorative paints v1, including auxiliary materials composition. The stage includes use of auxiliary materials, use of water and water heating, waste water treatment processes, and other waste treatment. Application parameter Unit Value Auxiliary materials kg/m2 of painted surface 1.12E-2 Tap water kg/m2 of painted surface 0.37 Energy for water heating MJ/m2 of painted surface 0.03 Waste water treatment kg/m2 of painted surface 0.37 Unused paint disposed kg/m2 of painted surface 0,016 Other non-hazardous waste generated kg/m2 of painted surface 0,018 Direct emissions to air, VOC kg/m2 of painted surface 5.06E-3 Parameter Unit Value Reference service life years 50 Refurbishment process - Paint is reapplied following the initial life cycle Refurbishment cycle Number per RSL 4 Energy input during refurbishment kWh all inputs as follows from the initial application Material input for refurbishment kg all inputs as follows from the initial application Waste material kg all outputs as follows from the initial application Electricity generation on site VITEX supports development of renewable energy in Greece. The manufacturing facilities are equipped with the 10000 m² roof solar park that supplies electricity to the grid. In the period under evaluation,763,25 kWh is supplied to the electricity grid, which potentially could have covered 49,5% of the total yearly electricity demand of the company. Declaration of SVHC: None of the substances contained in the product are listed in the fiCandidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for authorisationfl or they do not exceed the threshold with the European Chemicals Agency More information: http://www.vitex.gr/product/acrylan/ |
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| Data set valid until | 2027 |
| Time representativeness description | valid from (Friday 11 February 2022) through (Thursday 11 February 2027) |
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| Technology description including background system | Premium quality pure acrylic emulsion paint for exterior walls. It provides superior whiteness, great hiding power, unmatched spreading rate and exceptional fastness to frequent washing and adverse weather conditions. It has very good levelling properties and creates a smooth flat surface with vapour permeability. It is a certified from the University of Athens, department of Physics as a cool paint characterized by high solar reflectance value SR, high infrared emittance å and high reflectance index value SRI. Production process: Production process includes measurement of ingredients, preparation and pigment dispersion, let-down, quality control and canning. Technical Characteristics: Density: 1,48 ± 0,02 kg / L ISO 2811 for the white; 1,45 kg / L for the EPD representative paint Gloss: < 5 units @ 60° ISO 2813 Quality: Q2 according to the durability scheme of the PEF CR for Decorative paints v.1: estimated durabiltiy 10 years, 5 reapplication for the 50 years reference service life Typical use: New or old surfaces such as plaster, concrete or spatula surfaces, after proper preparation Application method: Dilute at the rate 0% - 10% with water and stir well before use. Apply the first coat by brush, roller or airless spray gun. Recoat after 3-4 hours. Pack size: The paint is available in the following pack sizes White: 750ml, 3L, 10L Bases: 1L, 3L, 10L COMPONENT > 1% [kg / %] Light fast pigments Confidential Solvent: water Confidential Filler Confidential Solvent: Hydrocarbon Confidential Binder, by polymerization in water Confidential * > 1% of total mass |
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2022-02-11T00:00:00 |
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| UUID | cf82e1c0-2287-4a8e-95d4-0d357d92e1f1 |
| Data set version | 10.00.001 |
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| Registration number | 1.1.00269.2022 |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
Environmental indicators
Indicators of life cycle