ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION as per ISO 14025 and EN 15804+A2 Owner of the Declaration Programme holder
European Federation of Concrete Admixtures Associations a.i.s.b.l. (EFCA) Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)
Publisher
Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)
Declaration number
EPD-EFC-20210195-IBG1-EN
Issue date
16.12.2021
Valid to
15.12.2026
Concrete admixtures – Retarders
European Federation of Concrete Admixtures Associations a.i.s.b.l. (EFCA)
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Umwelt Produktdeklaration Name des Herstellers – Name des Produkts
1. General Information European Federation of Concrete Admixtures Associations a.i.s.b.l. (EFCA)
Concrete admixtures – retarders
Programme holder IBU – Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. Panoramastr. 1 10178 Berlin Germany
Owner of the declaration European Federation of Concrete Admixtures Associations a.i.s.b.l. (EFCA) Rue d'Arlon 55 BE-1040 Brussels, Belgium
Declaration number EPD-EFC-20210195-IBG1-EN
Declared product / declared unit 1 kg of retarders, density: 1 - 1.6 kg/l
This declaration is based on the product category rules: Concrete admixtures, 11.2017 (PCR checked and approved by the SVR)
Scope:
Issue date 16.12.2021 Valid to 15.12.2026
This verified EPD entitles EFCA to bear the symbol of the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. It exclusively applies for the product groups referred to for plants operated in Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom by companies that are members of EFCA National Associations in these countries and for a period of five years from the date of issue. It involves a Model EPD where the product displaying the highest environmental impact in a group was selected for calculating the Life Cycle Assessment. Please refer to the EFCA website www.efca.info for a list of National Associations. The application of this EPD is only possible for member companies of EFCA’s member associations and only for specific formulations with a total score below the declared maximum score for a product group according to the associated guidance document.
The owner of the declaration shall be liable for the underlying information and evidence; the IBU shall not be liable with respect to manufacturer information, life cycle assessment data and evidences. The EPD was created according to the specifications of EN 15804+A2. In the following, the standard will be simplified as EN 15804. Verification
The standard EN 15804 serves as the core PCR Independent verification of the declaration and data according to ISO 14025:2010 internally x externally
Dipl. Ing. Hans Peters (chairman of Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.)
Matthias Schulz (Independent verifier)
Dr. Alexander Röder (Managing Director Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.))
2. Product 2.1 Information about the enterprise EFCA (European Federation of Concrete Admixtures Associations) was formed in 1984 as a partnership between national admixture associations in order to promote the interests of the industry at European level. For more information (such as membershiplist) see: www.efca.info
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2.2 Product description/Product definition Admixtures are liquid or powdery agents that are introduced in small amounts (< 5% by mass of the cement content) to concrete while it is being mixed and that enhance the properties of the fresh and/or hardened concrete. Retarders are admixtures that extend the time to the mixture’s transition from the plastic to the hardened state.
Environmental Product Declaration EFCA – Concrete admixtures – Retarders
The results of the Life Cycle Assessment provided in this declaration have been selected from the product with the highest environmental impact (worst-case scenario). The product needs a declaration of performance taking into consideration EN 934-2:2009+A1:2012, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 2: Concrete admixtures – Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling and the CE-marking. For the application and use the respective national provisions apply. 2.3 Application Concrete admixtures are used as constituent materials for the production of concrete, mortar and grout (unreinforced concrete, reinforced and prestressed concrete, site-mixed and ready-mixed concrete, precast concrete). Their application should be in line with the manufacturer’s technical documents and Declaration of Performance. 2.4 Technical Data Retarders must comply with the general requirements of EN 934-1:2008 and the additional requirements of EN 934-2:2009+A1:2012. The corresponding requirements in line with /EN 9341:2008/ and /EN 934-2:2009+A1:2012/ must be maintained. Constructional data Name
Density /ISO 758/ Solids content /EN 480-8/ pH value /ISO 4316/
Chloride content /EN 480-10/
Alkali content /EN 480-12/
Corrosion behavior /EN 934-1/, /EN 480-14/ SiO2 content /EN 192-2/
Value
Unit
1 - 1.6 g/ml -¹ M.-% -¹ -log10(aH+) Maximum value to be declared M.-% by the manufactur er Maximum value to be declared M.-% by the manufactur er -²
μ A/cm2
-³ M.-% Test mix ≤ 2% volume above control mix Air content of fresh concrete /EN unless Vol.-% 12350-7/ stated otherwise by the manufactur er At 7 days: test mix ≥ 80% of Compressive strength /EN 12390- control mix N/mm2 At 28 days: 3/ test mix ≥ 90% of control mix Water reduction /EN 12350-2/, -⁴ mm /EN 12350-5/ Plasticizer Increasing / maintaining of -⁴ mm 3
consistence /EN 12350-2/, /EN 12350-5/ Superplasticizer
Setting time /EN 480-2/ Accelerator/Retarder
Start: test mix ≥ control mix + 90 min. End: test mix ≤ control mix + 360 min.
min
Air void Characteristics in hardened concrete /EN 480-11/ -⁴ mm Air entrainer Capillary water absorption /EN -⁴ g/mm2 480-5/ Densifier ¹ Value will be made available to user on request ² No corrosion behaviour test is required for admixtures which only contain active substances in the list of approved substances to EN 934-1, Annexe A.1 and in the list of declared substances to EN 934-1, Annexe A.2. ³ Maximum value must only be indicated when SiO2 percentage by mass > 5 % ⁴ Details not relevant for this type of admixture
Performance data of the product in accordance with the declaration of performance with respect to its essential characteristics according to EN 9342:2009+A1:2012, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 2: Concrete admixtures – Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling. 2.5 Delivery status Retarders are usually supplied in liquid, paste or powder form in containers made of steel or plastic. Typical container sizes are canisters containing approx. 25 kg, drums with approx. 200 kg or Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) with 1000 kg. The containers are shipped on wooden pallets. For larger applications, loose deliveries in tank trucks with a capacity in excess of 1 tonne are also used. 2.6 Base materials/Ancillary materials The raw materials most frequently used for retarders are: sucrose, gluconates, phosphates, and lignin sulphonates. Preservatives are added as minor components and auxiliaries. Retarders are aqueous solutions of the raw materials or mixes of the raw materials referred to above. Active substance concentration lies between 10 and 30% by mass. The typical dosage of retarders lies between 0.2 and 2.0% by mass in relation to the cement weight. The products covered by this EPD typically contain the following proportions by mass of constituent materials and auxiliaries referred to: Sucrose*: max. 35 % Gluconates*: max. 45 % Phosphates*: max. 60 % Lignin sulphonates*: max. 40 % Phosphonic acid*: max. 10 % Tetrapotassium pyrophosphate max. 30 % Additives: max. 0.2 % Water: approx. 40 - 98 % *Solid content These volumes are average values and the composition of products complying with the EPD can
deviate from these concentration levels in individual cases. Note: For companies to declare their products within the scope of this EPD it is not sufficient to simply comply with the product composition shown above. The application of this EPD is only possible for member companies of EFCA’s member associations and only for specific formulations with a total score below the declared maximum score for a product group according to the associated guidance document. Concrete admixtures – Retarders are mixtures under the chemical legislation (REACH and Classification, Labelling and Packaging CLP). 1. substances from the “Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation” (SVHC) If this product contains substances listed in the candidate list (latest version) exceeding 0.1 percentage by mass, the relevant information can be found in the safety data sheet of the relevant product covered by this model EPD If the construction product (concrete admixture Retarders) contains SVHC exceeding 0.1 percentage by mass, the respective SVHC, its CAS number, information on the concentration and / or concentration range together with information on their hazardous properties are listed in the safety data sheet of the respective product. 2. CMR substances in categories 1A and 1B If this product contains other carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR) substances in categories 1A or 1B which are not on the candidate list, exceeding 0.1 percentage by mass, the relevant information can be found in the safety data sheet of the relevant product covered by this model EPD. If the construction product (concrete admixture Retarders) contains CMR substances in categories 1A or 1B exceeding 0.1 percentage by mass, the respective CMR substances, information on the concentration and/or concentration range together with information on their hazardous properties are listed in the safety data sheet of the respective product. 3. Biocide products added to the construction product Biocide products were added to this construction product, or it has been treated with biocide products (this then concerns a treated product as defined by the (EU) Ordinance on Biocide Products No. 528/2012)
2.7 Manufacture Concrete admixtures are usually manufactured by mixing ingredients together in batch mode and filling containers for dispatch. The process follows quality standards outlined in EN 934-6:2019. 2.8
Environment and health during manufacturing As a general rule, no environmental or health protection measures other than those specified by law are necessary. 2.9 Product processing/Installation During concrete manufacture, concrete admixtures are usually added along with the mixing water or included in premixed concrete. Health and safety measures (eye protection, hand protection, possibly respiratory equipment and body protection) are to be taken and consistently adhered to in accordance with the information on the safety data sheet and conditions on site. 2.10 Packaging Reusable containers are, where practicable taken back by the manufacturer and redirected into the production circuit. Empty plastic or steel containers which can no longer be used are recyclable. Wooden reusable pallets are, where practicable taken back by the manufacturer or building material trader who returns them to the building product manufacturer redirecting them into the production process. 2.11 Condition of use During the use phase, concrete admixtures are firmly bound into the cement matrix in hardened concrete. Concrete admixtures make an essential contribution towards optimizing the physical and chemical properties of concrete enhancing its performance, durability, economic value and sustainability. 2.12 Environment and health during use During the use phase, concrete admixtures are firmly bound into the cement matrix in hardened concrete. No relevant risks are known for water, air and soil if the products are used as designated. 2.13 Reference service life Not relevant as this declaration relates to a preliminary product. 2.14
Extraordinary effects
Usually the construction product (concrete admixture Retarders) contain small amounts (< 0.5% by mass) of biocides of the product type “in-can preservatives”.
Fire Not relevant as this declaration relates to a preliminary product.
The information which active substances are contained in the product can be found in the safety data sheet of the relevant product covered by this model EPD.
Fire protection Not relevant as this declaration relates to a preliminary product .
If the construction product (concrete admixture Retarders) contains biocide products, the active substances, information on the concentration and/or concentration range, the product type together with information on their hazardous properties are listed in the safety data sheet of the respective product.
Water Not relevant as this declaration relates to a preliminary product.
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Mechanical destruction
Not relevant as this declaration relates to a preliminary product. 2.15 Re-use phase Not relevant as this declaration relates to a preliminary product. 2.16 Disposal Empty, dried containers are directed to the recycling process where practicable. Packaging residue must be directed to proper waste disposal taking local guidelines into consideration. Admixture residues, during the installation phase into the building, are directed to landfill. Admixture applied
into the building and dismantled at the end of the product service life cannot be separated anymore from concrete. For this reason, this admixture is sent directly to landfill along with concrete. The European Waste Code (EWC) applicable for the declared product can be assimilated to the concrete EWC 170101. 2.17 Further information More information is available in the manufacturers' product or safety data sheets on the manufacturers' Web sites or on request. An electronic version of this declaration is available at www.efca.info and www.ibu-epd.com
3. LCA: Calculation rules 3.1 Declared Unit This EPD refers to the declared unit of 1 kg concrete admixture applied into the building with a density of 11.6 kg/l in accordance with the IBU PCR 11.2017 Part B for concrete admixtures. The maximum dosage of Retarders is 2% by mass related to the cement content in the concrete. The results of the Life Cycle Assessment provided in this declaration have been selected from the product with the highest environmental impact (worst-case scenario). Depending on the application, a corresponding conversion factor such as the density to convert volumetric use to mass must be taken into consideration. The Declaration type is according to EN 15804+A2: Cradle to gate with options, modules C1–C4, and module D
during the incineration of wastes in module A5, which are declared in module D. 3.3 Estimates and assumptions For this EPD formulation and production data defined by EFCA were considered. Production waste was assumed to be disposed of to landfill without credits as a worst case. An average of plastic containers and wooden pallets was considered in the LCA. 3.4 Cut-off criteria All raw materials submitted for the formulations and production data were taken into consideration. The manufacture of machinery, plant and other infrastructure required for production of the products under review was not taken into consideration in the LCA. Transport of packaging materials is excluded.
Declared unit Name
Declared unit
1 1000 1600 -
kg
Gross density Conversion factor to 1 kg
kg/m3 -
3.2 System boundary Modules A1, A2 and A3 are taken into consideration in the LCA: - A1 Production of preliminary products - A2 Transport to the plant - A3 Production incl. provision of energy, production of packaging as well as auxiliaries and consumables and waste treatment -A5 Installation, admixtures applied into the building during A5 phase operations and packaging disposal. -C1-C2-C4-D The building deconstruction (demolition process) takes place in C1 module which considers energy production and consumption in terms of diesel and all the emissions connected with the fuel-burning process. After the demolition, admixture is transported to the end-of-life processing (C2 module) where all the impacts related to the transport processes are considered. For precautionary principle and as worstcase scenario, disposal is the only end of life scenario considered. This is modelled by landfill process (module C4) where admixtures end their life cycle. Module D accounts for benefits that are beyond the defined system boundaries. Credits are generated 5
3.5 Background data Data from the GaBi database SP40 (2020) was used as background data. 3.6 Data quality Representative products were applied for this EPD and the product in the group displaying the highest environmental impact was selected for calculating the LCA results. The background data sets used are no more than 4 years old. Production data and packaging are based on details provided by the manufacturer. The formulation used for evaluation refers to a specific product. The data quality of the background data is considered to be good. 3.7 Period under review Representative formulations are valid for 2019 under consideration of data from 2011.
3.8 Allocation Mass allocation have been applied when primary data have been used and implemented into the LCA model 3.9 Comparability Basically, a comparison or an evaluation of EPD data is only possible if all the data sets to be compared were created according to EN 15804 and the building
context, respectively the product-specific characteristics of performance, are taken into account.
The GaBi database SP40 (2020) has been used. .
4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information Characteristic product properties Information on biogenic Carbon The packaging material contains biogenic carbon content which has been presented below. Information on describing the biogenic Carbon Content at factory gate Name
Biogenic Carbon Content in product Biogenic Carbon Content in accompanying packaging
0
kg C
0.00302
Modules A1-A3, A5, C1, C2, C4 and D are declared. Assembly (A5) Name
Other resources for packaging 0.0294 kg material Material loss 0.01 kg Material loss regards the amount of admixture not used during the application phase into the building. This amount is 1% of the admixture which is considered to come into module A5 phase. This admixture percentage is considered as waste to disposal and related impacts have been considered into the LCA model and allocated to A5.
End of life (C1-C4) Name
Collected as mixed construction waste Landfilling
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5. LCA: Results Disclaimer: EP-freshwater: This indicator has been calculated as “kg P eq” as required in the characterization model (EUTREND model, Struijs et al., 2009b, as implemented in ReCiPe; http://eplca.jrc.ec.europa.eu/LCDN/developerEF.xhtml) DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM BOUNDARY (X = INCLUDED IN LCA; ND = MODULE OR INDICATOR NOT DECLARED; MNR = MODULE NOT RELEVANT)
ReuseRecoveryRecyclingpotential
B5
Disposal
B4
Waste processing
B3
MNR MNR MNR
Transport
ND
De-construction demolition
B2
Operational water use
B1
X
Operational energy use
A5
Refurbishment
A4
Replacement
Assembly
A3
BENEFITS AND LOADS BEYOND THE SYSTEM BOUNDARIES
END OF LIFE STAGE
Repair
Transport from the gate to the site
A2
Maintenance
Manufacturing
A1
Use
USE STAGE
Raw material supply
PRODUCT STAGE
CONSTRUCTI ON PROCESS STAGE
B6
B7
C1
C2
C3
C4
D
RESULTS OF THE LCA - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT according to EN 15804+A2: 1 kg retarders Core Indicator
Global warming potential - total [kg CO2-Eq.] Global warming potential - fossil fuels [kg CO2-Eq.] Global warming potential - biogenic [kg CO2-Eq.] GWP from land use and land use change [kg CO2-Eq.] Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer [kg CFC11-Eq.] Acidification potential, accumulated exceedance [mol H+-Eq.] Eutrophication, fraction of nutrients reaching freshwater [kg PO4-Eq.] end compartment Eutrophication, fraction of nutrients reaching marine end [kg N-Eq.] compartment Eutrophication, accumulated exceedance [mol N-Eq.] Formation potential of tropospheric ozone photochemical [kg NMVOC-Eq.] oxidants Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources [kg Sb-Eq.] Abiotic depletion potential for fossil resources [MJ] Water (user) deprivation potential, deprivation-weighted [m³ world-Eq water consumption (WDP) deprived]
A1-A3
1.23E+0 1.21E+0 1.65E-2 8.85E-4 8.63E-15 9.23E-3
9.42E-2 7.86E-2 1.55E-2 9.80E-6 9.35E-17 1.02E-4
2.79E-4 2.66E-4 1.24E-5 6.39E-9 2.84E-20 3.60E-6
1.24E-2 1.18E-2 5.42E-4 2.79E-7 1.24E-18 3.73E-5
1.53E-2 1.52E-2 4.80E-5 4.37E-5 5.62E-17 1.09E-4
-3.85E-2 -3.83E-2 -9.03E-5 -2.70E-5 -4.03E-16 -5.39E-5
3.74E-6
3.87E-8
5.75E-11
2.51E-9
2.61E-8
-4.98E-8
1.04E-3
1.28E-5
1.63E-6
1.72E-5
2.80E-5
-1.39E-5
1.16E-2
1.61E-4
1.79E-5
1.89E-4
3.08E-4
-1.49E-4
3.39E-3
4.09E-5
4.91E-6
3.39E-5
8.48E-5
-4.00E-5
9.86E-7 2.65E+1
9.98E-9 2.78E-1
8.06E-12 3.81E-3
3.52E-10 1.66E-1
1.36E-9 1.99E-1
-6.32E-9 -6.50E-1
1.68E-1
9.41E-3
5.27E-7
2.30E-5
1.59E-3
-4.00E-3
RESULTS OF THE LCA - INDICATORS TO DESCRIBE RESOURCE USE according to EN 15804+A2: 1 kg retarders Indicator
Renewable primary energy as energy carrier Renewable primary energy resources as material utilization Total use of renewable primary energy resources Non-renewable primary energy as energy carrier Non-renewable primary energy as material utilization Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources Use of secondary material Use of renewable secondary fuels Use of non-renewable secondary fuels Use of net fresh water
[MJ] [MJ] [MJ] [MJ] [MJ] [MJ] [kg] [MJ] [MJ] [m³]
3.16E+0 1.11E-1 3.27E+0 2.57E+1 9.05E-1 2.66E+1 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 5.56E-3
1.46E-1 -1.11E-1 3.50E-2 1.18E+0 -9.05E-1 2.79E-1 ND ND ND 2.37E-4
1.20E-5 ND 1.20E-5 3.81E-3 ND 3.81E-3 ND ND ND 2.16E-8
5.25E-4 ND 5.25E-4 1.67E-1 ND 1.67E-1 ND ND ND 9.41E-7
2.61E-2 ND 2.61E-2 1.99E-1 ND 1.99E-1 ND ND ND 5.02E-5
-1.43E-1 ND -1.43E-1 -6.50E-1 ND -6.50E-1 ND ND ND -1.66E-4
RESULTS OF THE LCA – WASTE CATEGORIES AND OUTPUT FLOWS according to EN 15804+A2: 1 kg retarders Indicator
Hazardous waste disposed Non-hazardous waste disposed Radioactive waste disposed Components for re-use Materials for recycling Materials for energy recovery Exported electrical energy Exported thermal energy
[kg] [kg] [kg] [kg] [kg] [kg] [MJ] [MJ]
2.74E-8 1.66E+0 1.07E-3 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00E+0
3.12E-10 2.70E-2 1.14E-5 ND ND ND 1.63E-1 2.91E-1
3.70E-13 3.90E-7 4.09E-9 ND ND ND ND ND
1.62E-11 1.70E-5 1.79E-7 ND ND ND ND ND
3.03E-9 1.00E+0 2.27E-6 ND ND ND ND ND
-2.59E-10 -3.02E-4 -4.89E-5 ND ND ND ND ND
RESULTS OF THE LCA – additional impact categories according to EN 15804+A2-optional: 1 kg retarders
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Indicator
Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions
[Disease Incidence] [kBq U235Eq.] [CTUe] [CTUh] [CTUh] [-]
Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235 Potential comparative toxic unit for ecosystems Potential comparative toxic unit for humans - cancerogenic Potential comparative toxic unit for humans - not cancerogenic Potential soil quality index
ND ND ND ND
Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235, 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 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. ADP minerals & metals, ADP fossil, WDP, ETF-fw, HTP-c, HTP-nc, SQP, Disclaimer 2 – The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties on these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator. Additional environmental impact indicators (suggested by EN15804+A2, table 4) are not declared in the EPD. The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties on these results are high and as there is limited experience with the indicator (see ILCD classification in EN 15804, table 5). For this reason, results based on these indicators are not considered suitable for decision-making process and are thus not declared in the EPD.
6. LCA: Interpretation When considering upstream production and transport of pre-products as well as manufacturing of the concrete admixture (modules A1-A3), the main driver of impacts in all categories is the production of preproducts (module A1), generally more than 85 %. For global warming potential (GWP) about 85 % the impacts are from pre-products production processes and related chemical precursors. The manufacturing process is the second contributor (less than 10 % the total GWP). Important contributors to this indicator during the manufacturing process are electricity production consumed during the admixture production process (module A3) and the plastic produced and consumed for final product packaging. The European electricity grid mix makes a fairly important contribution to impacts in the categories of eutrophication freshwater (4%) and ozone depletion (15 %) , renewable primary energy demand (PERT), and radioactive waste, and acts as a minor contributor to global warming potential (GWP). Renewable primary energy demand (PERT) is influenced by electricity production (about 14 %) and for the rest by preproducts production. Non-renewable primary energy demand (PENRT) is influenced almost only by preproducts production (about 90 %) and electricity for 4 %. Treatment of production waste has negligible contribution to impacts in all categories except eutrophication freshwater (10 %), where landfilling of production waste has an influence. The other life cycle phases have minor influence, generally lower than 5%.
A5 module: It is mainly dominated by the incineration process of packaging wastes, in particular the incineration of plastic (HDPE) is the main contributor for all indicators followed by incineration of wood packaging. This module accounts also for the calorific value of the packaging considered as an output and therefore with a negative value. This influence PENRM, non-renewable energy content by plastic packaging and PERM, renewable energy content by wood packaging. Considering the entire end of life modules, landfill for construction wastes is the main contributor for all the impact considered, followed by the truck used for transporting the waste from the building site to the landfill. C1 module: the combustion of fuel occurring during demolition processes is the main contributor for this module and for all the impacts considered. C2 module: trucks used for waste transport and related combustion emissions are the main contributor for all impacts considered. C3 module: landfill process and in particular energy consumed for landfill management and operation is the main contributor for all the impacts considered. D module: It is influenced by the credits generated during implementation module (A5), thanks to the energy produced by the incineration processes used for packaging disposal and secondly by the incineration of the admixture residue when this material can be incinerated (thanks to its calorific value).
7. Requisite evidence As this involves a declaration of preliminary products, special tests and evidence within the framework of drawing up this Model Environmental Product Declaration have not been carried out or provided. 8
8. References Candidate list Candidate list List of those eligible for approval substances of very high concern to the European Chemicals Agency, as of July 2021. CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, as of Febrary 03-2021 CPR Construction Production Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC EN ISO 9001:2015 EN ISO 9001:2015, Quality management systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2015) EN 196-2:2013 EN 196-2:2013, Test methods for cement – Part 2: Chemical analysis of cement EN 206:2013+A1:2016 EN 206:2013+A1:2016, Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity EN 480-1:2014 EN 480-1:2014, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 1: Reference concrete and reference mortar for testing
EN 480-11:2005, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods - Part 11: Determination of air void characteristics in hardened concrete EN 480-12:2005 EN 480-12:2005, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 12: Determination of the alkali content of admixtures EN 480-14:2006 EN 480-14:2006, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 14: Determination of the effect on corrosion susceptibility of reinforcing steel by potentiostatic electro-chemical test EN 934-1:2008 EN 934-1:2008, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 1: Common requirements EN 934-2:2009+A1:2012 EN 934-2:2009+A1:2012, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 2: Concrete admixtures – Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling EN 934-5:2007 EN 934-5:2007, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 5: Admixtures for sprayed concrete – Definitions, requirements, conformity, marking and labelling EN 934-6:2019 EN 934-6:2019, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Part 6: Sampling, assessment and verification of the constancy of performance
EN 480-2:2006 EN 480-2:2006, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 2: Determination of setting time
EN 12350-2:2019 EN 12350-2:2019, Testing fresh concrete – Part 2: Slump test
EN 480-4:2005 EN 480-4:2005, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 4: Determination of bleeding of concrete
EN 12350-5:2019 EN 12350-5:2019, Testing fresh concrete – Part 5: Flow table test
EN 480-5:2005 EN 480-5:2005, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 5: Determination of capillary absorption EN 480-6:2005 EN 480-6:2005, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 6: Infra red analysis EN 480-8:2012 EN 480-8:2012, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 8: Determination of the conventional dry material content EN 480-10:2009 EN 480-10:2009, Admixtures for concrete, mortar and grout – Test methods – Part 10: Determination of water-soluble chloride content EN 480-11:2005
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EN 12350-7:2019 EN 12350-7:2019, Testing fresh concrete – Part 7: Air content – Pressure methods EN 12390-3:2019 EN 12390-3:2019, Testing hardened concrete – Part 3: Compressive strength of test specimens EN 14487-1:2005 EN 14487-1:2005, Sprayed concrete – Part 1: Definitions, specifications and conformity EN 15804: 2012+A2:2019 EN 15804: 2012+A2:2019, Sustainability of construction works -Environmental Product Declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products EU Biocidal Products Regulation (No. 528/2012) The EU Biocidal Products Regulation (No. 528/2012) Guidance document for ASD industries (January 2016)
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