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Evaluation programs
Declare
Declare labels are issued to products disclosing ingredient inventory, sourcing and end of life options. Declare labels are based on the Manufacturers Guide to Declare, administered by the International Living Future Institute.
How it works
Material ingredients are inventoried and screened against the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List which represents the ‘worst in class’ materials, chemicals, and elements known to pose serious risks to human health and the greater ecosystem.
Assessment scope and results
Declare™
Inventory threshold: 100ppm
Declare level:
The Declare product database and label are used to select products that meet the LBC's stringent materials requirements, streamlining the materials specification and certification process.
Click the label to see the full declaration.
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What's in this product and why
Declare level
ECOSE® Technology have no Red List chemicals. The Red List is a list of chemicals that are not allowed in Living Building Challenge buildings. Being Red List free is our design benchmark at Knauf Insulation North America (KINA). KINA products utilize a bio-based binder chemistry derived from corn that is formaldehyde-free and more interior friendly than phenol-formaldehyde (P/F) systems. This technology transformed the industry, moving away from P/F systems and toward bio-based binder adhesive systems.
ECOSE® Technology avoids the 800+ chemicals of the Living Building Challenge Red List. This is primarily because of its bio-based binder adhesive chemistry which is based on dextrose or high fructose corn syrup, instead of phenol-formaldehyde, which is a chemical of concern on the Red List. Our ECOSE® binder allows KINA products to be validated by the UL Environment as formaldehyde-free.
What's in the product and why
Knauf Insulation North America (KINA) led the industry in bio-based development to avoid phenol and formaldehyde in our processes beginning in 2008. This development was likely the largest green chemistry disruption in our industry. Today, our competitors have followed or are striving to meet this benchmark.
The primary ingredient in KINA fiberglass products is recycled glass. While recycled content may vary, on average it is currently greater than 60% by weight. The second largest content is silica sand. The third largest ingredient is corn-based syrup (dextrose or fructose). As a result of using plant-based binders, the VOC profile of this product is very interior friendly.
Where it goes at the end of its life
We ensure our glass formulations have no serious health concerns by allowing our processes to be audited to meet European Certification Board (EUCEB) biosolubility requirements.
How we're making it healthier
Knauf Insulation North America (KINA) engages very closely with its vendors to eliminate and avoid chemicals of concern.
- KINA leads the fiberglass industry in the most Red List Free products.
- KINA products are certified for indoor air quality and meet the most stringent emission requirements from UL Environment through the Greenguard certification program.
- KINA products are Certified Formaldehyde Free by UL Environment.
References
Manufacturer's Guide to Declare
A comprehensive guide providing information about the program, the assessment methodology, how to submit material data to obtain a Declare label and how they are used to meet the Health & Happiness and Materials Petals of the Living Building Challenge.
SM Transparency Report (EPD) ™ + Material Health Overview ™
- EPD LCA
- 3rd party verified
- Transparency Report (EPD)
- 3rd party verified
Validity: 12/12/23 – 12/12/28
KNA – 12122023 – 006
- Material HealthMaterial
evaluation - Self-declared
This environmental product declaration (EPD) was externally verified by Harmony Environmental, LLC, according to ISO 21930:2017; UL Part A; UL Part B for Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products; and ISO 14025:2006.
Harmony Environmental, LLC
16362 W. Briarwood Ct.
Olathe, KS 66062
www.harmonyenviro.com
(913) 780-3328
SUMMARY
Reference PCR
UL Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation v2.0
Regions; system boundaries
North America; Cradle-to-grave
Functional unit / ESL:
1 m2 installed insulation material, packaging included, with thickness that gives average thermal resistance of RSI = 1m2·K/W over an estimated service life (ESL) of 75 years
LCIA methodology: TRACI 2.1
LCA software; LCI database
LCA for Experts v10.7; LCA for Experts 2023
In accordance with ISO 14044 and the reference PCR, this life cycle assessment was conducted by Sustainable Minds and verified by Harmony Environmental, LLC.
Public LCA:
Knauf Insulation North America and Manson Insulation Products
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Knauf Insulation, Inc.
One Knauf Drive
Shelbyville, IN 46176
www.knaufinsulation.us
317 398 4434