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ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION MISAPOR Foam Glass Gravel -1050_en

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION MISAPOR Foam Glass Gravel -1050_en

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION MISAPOR Foam Glass Gravel -1050_en

Product catalog summary
General Information
  • Owner of the Declaration: MISAPOR AG
  • Program Owner: Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)
  • Declaration Number: EPD-MIS-20150019-IAA2-EN
  • Validity: February 23, 2015 - February 22, 2020
Product Description

MISAPOR foam glass is a lightweight aggregate made from recycled glass, primarily used for thermal insulation and frost protection in construction. It is non-combustible with a bulk density of 125-190 kg/m³.

Applications
  • Thermal insulation under foundations
  • Perimeter insulation
  • Floor and ceiling structures
  • Road and bridge construction
  • Special constructions like sports grounds and airports
Technical Data
  • Thermal Conductivity: 0.103 W/(mK)
  • Compressive Strength: 660 N/mm²
  • Fire Behavior: Non-combustible
Manufacturing Process

The product is manufactured by bloating ground old glass with a mineral activator at high temperatures, involving sintering and rapid cooling to produce fragmented glass foam.

Environmental and Health Considerations

No significant health risks are associated with the production or use of MISAPOR foam glass. It is resistant to water, frost, and acids, and can be reused or recycled.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

The LCA covers the product stage from raw material supply to production, with the main environmental impact due to electricity consumption during production. The product has a low impact from raw materials and transportation.

Resource Use and Waste
  • Renewable Energy Use: 113 MJ
  • Non-renewable Energy Use: 824 MJ
  • Hazardous Waste: 0.000466 kg
Leaching Behavior

The document analyzes the leaching behavior of metals in MISAPOR Foam Glass, with all measured values within acceptable limits as per European Technical Approval (ETA 13/0549).

Radioactivity and Emissions

Radioactivity and formaldehyde/VOC emissions are not relevant for foam glass gravel.

References

The document cites standards and regulations such as ISO 14025, EN 15804, and EU regulation 305/2011, providing guidelines for environmental declarations and sustainability of construction works.

Approvals

Approvals include ETA-13/0549 for foam glass gravel and Z-23.34-1390 for construction supervision of MISAPOR products.

Contact Information

Contact details are provided for the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., the program owner, the author of the ecological balance, and the owner of the declaration, MISAPOR AG.

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Catalog excerpts

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION MISAPOR Foam Glass Gravel -1050_en-1

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION according to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 Owner of the declaration Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) Program owner Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) Declaration number Valid until MISAPOR foam glass 10/50 www.bau-umwelt.com / https://epd-online.com

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1. General information Name of the manufacturer Programme holder IBU - Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. Panoramastrasse 1 10178 Berlin Germany MISAPOR AG Löserstrasse 2 CH-7302 Landquart Declaration number Declared product / Declared unit 1 m MISAPOR foam glass 10/50 This declaration is based on the product category rules: Lightweight aggregates / bulk granulate 07.2014 (PCR-tested and approved by the independent expert committee) Issue date This document is based on the production of 1 m MISAPOR foam glass, produced at the production site Dagmersellen, Switzerland, of MISAPOR AG. For the 3, conversion...

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technical approval /ETA-13/0549/ and the CE mark into account. The applicable national regulation apply for utilization. In Germany: /General approval from the construction supervising authority of the DIBt/ for a filling of foam glass gravel MISAPOR 10/50 and 10/75 as load-carrying thermal insulation underneath foundation plates. /Z-23.341390/ valid until November 2, 2015 Never stay under a suspended load when you move the material in a big bag or an unloading cloth. Eye contact requires the same procedure as for the contact with sand or earthy dust. Wear closed working clothes and solid shoes....

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Mechanical destruction Depending on the application, MISAPOR foam glass is compressed. This installation method requires punctual and deliberate mechanical destruction. After the initial processing, the finished MISAPOR foam glass layer is able to withstand heavy loads. When used as intended, there is no risk of mechanical destruction. Due to the mineral composition, there is no hazard for the environment. 2.16 Disposal Due to its non-leaching mineral content, foam glass that is accumulated during a demolition can be deposited as normal building rubbish without any previous treatment and without...

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5. LCA: Results SPECIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM LIMITS (X = CONTAINED IN ECOLOGICAL BALANCE; MND = MODULE NOT DECLARED) Transport from the gate to the site Tearing down / demolition Waste treatment Reuse, recovery or recycling potential BENEFITS AND LOADS BEYOND THE SYSTEM BOUNDARIES PRODUCT STAGE CONSTRUCTI ON PROCESS STAGE RESULTS OF THE LCA - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: 1 m³ MISAPOR foam glass 10/50 Parameter Global heating potential Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer Acidification potential of soil and water Eutrophication potential Generation potential for tropospheric ozone Potential...

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7. Requisite evidence Leaching behavior The release of metals is examined within the scope of the ETA approval. The following table shows the necessary limit values (as specified in the approval ETA 13/0549), and the typical measured values. Examination 13030653 of March 13, 2013, ALBO-tec, to /EN13657/. Cadmium (Cd) Chromium III (Cr) Copper (Cu) Nickel (Ni Mercury (Hg) Zinc (Zn) Limits and typical measured values Radioactivity not relevant for foam glass gravel. Formaldehyde and VOC emissions not relevant for foam glass gravel. 8. References Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., Berlin (publisher):...

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"Factory-produced filling of foam glass gravel" IBU, 2014 PCR instruction texts for building-related products and services, Part B: Requirements for the EPD for mineral insulation material, Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., Version 1.6, July 30, 2014 Approval Z-23.34-1390 General approval of construction supervision from DIBt for Filling of foam glass gravel "MISAPOR 10/50" and "MISAPOR 10/75" as load-carrying thermal insulation beneath foundation plates VeVA Regulation of the traffic with waste of June 22, 2005 (version May 1, 2014) ISO 14044, 2006 DIN EN ISO 14044:2006-10, Environmental management...

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Issued by Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. Panoramastrasse 1 10178 Berlin Germany Program owner Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. Panoramastrasse 1 10178 Berlin Germany Author of the ecological balance Büro für Umweltchemie Schaffhauserstrasse 21 8006 Zürich Switzerland Owner of the declaration MISAPOR AG Löserstrasse 2 7302 Landquart Switzerland

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