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Umwelt Produktdeklaration Name des Herstellers – Name des Produkts

ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONas per ISO 14025 and EN 15804

Owner of the Declaration HUESKER Synthetic GmbH

Programme holder Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)

Publisher Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)

Declaration number EPD-HUE-20140085-IAB1-EN

Issue date 29.08.2014

Valid to 28.08.2019

Fortrac® T HUESKER Synthetic GmbH

www.bau-umwelt.com / https://epd-online.com

2 Environmental Product Declaration HUESKER Synthetic GmbH – Fortrac® T

1. General Information

HUESKER Synthetic GmbH Fortrac® TProgramme holderIBU - Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.Panoramastr. 110178 BerlinGermany

Owner of the DeclarationHUESKER Synthetic GmbHFabrikstraße 13 - 1548712 Gescher

Declaration numberEPD-HUE-20140085-IAB1-EN

Declared product / Declared unit1 m² geogrid

This Declaration is based on the Product Category Rules:Technical Textiles, 07.2014 (PCR tested and approved by the SVR)

Issue date29.08.2014

Valid to28.08.2019

Scope:

The Fortrac® T product is manufactured in Germany in Dülmen and Gescher plants of HUESKER Synthetic GmbH. This EPD is based on the background report drawn up for the Fortrac® T product group, whereby it must be noted that the EPD refers to a representative product with the greatest environmental impact ("worst case").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.Verification

The CEN Norm /EN 15804/ serves as the core PCRIndependent verification of the declaration

according to /ISO 14025/Prof. Dr.-Ing. Horst J. Bossenmayer(President of Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.) internally x externally

Dr. Burkhart Lehmann(Managing Director IBU)

Matthias Schulz(Independent verifier appointed by SVR)

2. Product

2.1 Product descriptionThe declared product is a geogrid manufactured from high-modulus, low-creep synthetic raw materials (polyester) and enclosed in a protective polymer coating. A product displaying the highest environmental impact ("worst case") was applied for this Environmental Product Declaration.

2.2 ApplicationThe declared product is used in soil reinforcement applications.

2.3 Technical Data

Fortrac® T construction dataName Value Unit

Yarn count EN 1049-2 13,5/13,5 Yarn count/dm

Linear density of yarns ISO 2060 22000/22000 dtex

Masse per unit area /EN ISO 9864/ ≈530 g/m²

Tensile strength (MD) /EN ISO 10319/ ≥ 200 kN/m

Tensile strength (CMD) /EN ISO 10319/ ≥ 20 kN/m

Strain at nominal tensile strength (MD) /EN ISO 10319/ ≤ 10 %

Strain at nominal tensile strength (CMD) /EN ISO 10319/ ≤ 10 %

Weathering resistance /EN 12224/ 1 month exposure

Durability /EN 13249/ff Annex B

more than 100 years

in soils with 4 <= pH <=

9,5 and soil

temperatures <= 25°C

Shear behaviour /EN ISO 12957-1/-2/

Coefficient of

interaction ≥ 0,90 (Sand)

Construction strain (MD) 0 %Construction strain (CMD) 0 %

2.4 Placing on the market / Application rulesTechnical specifications:Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 dated 9 March 2011 applies for placing on the market within the EU / EFTA. The products require a Declaration of Performance taking consideration of the standards listed below and CE marking:


/EN 13249:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in the construction of roads and other trafficked areas./EN 13250:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for used in the construction of railways./EN 13251:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in earthworks, foundations and retaining structures./EN 13253:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in erosion control works./EN 13254:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in erosion control works./EN 13255:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals./EN 13257:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in solid waste disposals./EN 13265:2000/ + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products-Characteristics required for use in liquid waste containment projects.

Use is governed by the respective national guidelines. The product is not a hazardous substance as defined by national and international regulations and specifications. The CE Declaration of Performance is attached to the project report.

2.5 Delivery statusDimensions of a standard roll: 5.00 m x 200 m (w x l)Area: 1000 m²Packaged in a PE wrappingNot a hazardous substance as defined by the following specifications: ADR/RID – (European agreement concerning the international transit of dangerous goods / Regulations concerning the international railway transport of dangerous goods),GGVS/GGVE – (Gefahrgut Verordnung Straße / Eisenbahn)ADN/ADNR – (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goodsby Inland Waterways)IMDG - (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code)ICAO/IATA - (International Air Transport Association)

2.6 Base materials / Ancillary materials

Name Value UnitBase material -Synthetic yarn 50 - 70 mass %Coating agent 20 - 40 mass %Coating agent components -Styrene budadiene polymer 25 - 45 mass %Calcium carbonate 20 - 40 mass %Styrene butyl acrylate 30 - 55 mass %

2.7 ManufactureThe yarn required as a base material for manufacturing the geosynthetic grid is delivered to the Dülmen plant and twisted for further processing in the Gescher plant. The grid structure is manufactured on textile machines. The geosynthetic grid has an area of 1000 m² and a width of 5 metres. The geosynthetic grid is wound onto steel rollers. The next production stage entails coating; the coating paste is applied to the prepared geosynthetic grid and dried in a continuous furnace. During this process, the ensuing Fortrac® T product is again wound onto a steel or cardboard roller followed by packaging and storage.

2.8 Environment and health during manufacturing

Health protection measures during the manufacturing process refer to the provision of personal protective equipment. No risks regarding toxic substances are to be anticipated. Production is particularly gentle on resources thanks to the weaving process applied, e.g. the use of water can be dispensed with entirely during the manufacturing process. The following emissions by machines used were measured.

Noise: 75-95 dB in the form of orientation measurements in the workplace

Waste heat: 70-75 °C / 10,000 m³/h in the form of FID measurements

No hazardous pollutants or dangerous emissions are incurred during production.

2.9 Product processing/InstallationThe geogrid is transported on a core by truck to the installation site where it is installed in the designated area. Depending on the static calculations, the geogrid may need to be overlapped. The geosynthetic grid can be cut to length as required using simple cutting equipment. Once the grid has been laid out smoothly on the base, the next step involves applying and compacting the corresponding fill material. Note: The grid must not be driven on before the fill material has been applied.

2.10 PackagingThe packaging material is a plastic wrapper manufactured of PE which can be recycled or recovered thermally. No pallets are used.

2.11 Condition of useNo particular information

2.12 Environment and health during useThe product is classified as environmentally friendly in accordance with the "M Geok E".It does not represent any particular risks for man or the environment.There are no acute risks when used as designated.

2.13 Reference service lifeUnder normal conditions and when processed as designated, the Fortrac® T product group has an anticipated service life of more than 100 years in earthworks.


2.14 Extraordinary effects

FireData of safety relevance:Melting point/range: 250 – 260 °CHazardous disintegration points: carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride (only for PVC coatings) poss. carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons are proceed in the event of a fire. The product is not toxic, nor does it cause any irritant effects.Suitable extinguishing agents: foam, water spray jet, dry powder, carbon dioxide and sand.In accordance with DIN 13501-1:2010-01, the product is classified as follows:

Building material class: F: no performance established (in accordance with Table 1 in the standard)

Burning dripping: d2 (in accordance with Table 1 in the standard)

Development of smoke gas: s3; no smoke gas development restrictions are required (in accordance with A 4-2 in the standard).

WaterThe expert report by GEOScope on 16 August 2012 confirms the environmental friendliness of Fortrac® T geogrids. The document containing the expert report is attached to the project report.

Mechanical destructionEnvironmental consequences can be eliminated in the event of unforeseeable mechanical destruction.

Fig 1 Production Process

2.15 Re-use phaseAfter expiry of the use phase, Fortrac® T geogrids are not re-used in their original form but are usually left in the earthworks on account of their safety characteristics. If the geosynthetic grid is removed from the earthworks, the material is designated for landfilling.

2.16 DisposalLandfilling under observation of local authority specificationsWaste key as per LAGA catalogue:Waste from the textile industry with the 04 02 09 waste key: waste from composite materials (impregnated textiles, elastomers, plastomers) Packaging materials: PE wrapper for material recycling

2.17 Further informationFurther information available at www.HUESKER.com

3. LCA: Calculation rules

3.1 Declared UnitThis Declaration refers to 1 m² technical woven material with an average mass per unit area of 530 g/m².

Declared unitName Value UnitDeclared unit 1 m2

Conversion factor to 1 kg 1.886793 -Mass per unit area 0,530 kg/m²

3.2 System boundaryThis Life Cycle Analysis addresses the life cycle stage of product manufacturing (cradle to gate). The following information modules have been taken into consideration in accordance with EN 15804: Raw material supply (Module A1), Transport (Module A2) and Manufacture (Module A3), including the provision of all materials, products and energy.

3.3 Estimates and assumptionsThe coating material comprises a mixture of styrene butadiene polymer, calcium carbonate and styrene butyl acrylate. As only background data on "styrene

butadiene polymer" is available, it was exclusively calculated with a safety premium of 20%. This value is incurred by the classification of data sets for allocating safety premiums to the "Completeness" and "Representativity" parameters.

3.4 Cut-off criteriaAll flows accounting for more than 1% of the total mass, energy or environmental impacts by the system were taken into consideration in the study. It can be assumed that the processes ignored would each have contributed less than 5% to the impact categories under review. The data on the manufacturing process for the Fortrac® T product group was recorded at the location. The formula, material transports, base materials used, electrical energy used as well as all direct production waste were taken into consideration in the analysis.

3.5 Background dataThe primary data was provided by HUESKER Synthetic GmbH. The background data was taken from the GaBi software data base offered by PE


INTERNATIONAL AG (GaBi 6). The power mix 2012 for Germany was applied.

3.6 Data qualityThe data recorded by HUESKER Synthetic GmbH for the production year 2012 was used for modelling the manufacture of technical woven material. All other relevant background data sets were taken from the GaBi 6 software data base and are less than 10 years old.

3.7 Period under reviewThe data refers to manufacturing processes in 2012.

3.8 AllocationNo by-products are incurred during production.

3.9 ComparabilityBasically, 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.

4. LCA: Scenarios and additional technical information

No other scenarios were considered in this EPD.


5. LCA: Results

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RESULTS OF THE LCA - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: 1 m² GeogridParameter Unit A1-A3

Global warming potential [kg CO2-Eq.] 2.36E+0Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer [kg CFC11-Eq.] 2.13E-13

Acidification potential of land and water [kg SO2-Eq.] 5.46E-3Eutrophication potential [kg (PO4)3-- Eq.] 2.00E-3

Formation potential of tropospheric ozone photochemical oxidants [kg Ethen Eq.] 3.59E-4Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources [kg Sb Eq.] 8.07E-4

Abiotic depletion potential for fossil resources [MJ] 5.22E+1RESULTS OF THE LCA - RESOURCE USE: 1 m² Geogrid

Parameter Unit A1-A3

Renewable primary energy as energy carrier [MJ] 1.74E+0Renewable primary energy resources as material utilization [MJ] 0.00E+0

Total use of renewable primary energy resources [MJ] 1.74E+0Non-renewable primary energy as energy carrier [MJ] 4.74E+1

Non-renewable primary energy as material utilization [MJ] 0.00E+0Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources [MJ] 4.74E+1

Use of secondary material [kg] 0.00E+0Use of renewable secondary fuels [MJ] 0.00E+0

Use of non-renewable secondary fuels [MJ] 0.00E+0Use of net fresh water [m³] 1.83E+0

RESULTS OF THE LCA – OUTPUT FLOWS AND WASTE CATEGORIES: 1 m² Geogrid

Parameter Unit A1-A3

Hazardous waste disposed [kg] 2.01E-3Non-hazardous waste disposed [kg] 1.39E-2

Radioactive waste disposed [kg] 5.95E-3Components for re-use [kg] 0.00E+0Materials for recycling [kg] 0.00E+0

Materials for energy recovery [kg] 0.00E+0Exported electrical energy [MJ] 0.00E+0Exported thermal energy [MJ] 0.00E+0

6. LCA: Interpretation

The interpretation of the results of geosynthetic grid was carried out in the form of a dominance analysis on environmental impact (GWP – Global warming potential, ODP – Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer, AP – Acidification potential, EP – Eutrification potential, POCP – Formation potential of tropospheric ozone photochemical oxidants, ADPe – Abiotic depletion potential (for non-fossil resources), ADPf – Abiotic depletion potential (for fossil resources)). With the exception of the ODP, all of the impact categories are largely dominated by the raw material supply. The GWP of 1m² geogrid is dominated by around 88% by the information module A1 – Raw material supply. This implies that the manufacturing

phase in the Dülmen and Gescher plants only contribute a minor share of approx. 13% to the GWP.


Furthermore, Module A1 – Raw material supply – also dominates the environmental impact incurred by AP (95.39%), EP (98.43%), POCP (107.40%), ODP (98.94%) and ADPf (95.67%). Only the ADPe environmental impact (50.93%) is dominated by Module A3 – Manufacture.

The GWP is significantly influenced by the energy-intensive manufacture of base materials (preliminary products). The Acidification potential is dominated to an even greater extent by the base materials supplied, whereby it can be anticipated that the percentage of transport emissions is highest for the Acidification Potential (AP) than for the other impact categories. Eutrification, on the other hand, is dominated by the base materials supplied (approx. 98%). The provision of base materials is also almost entirely accountable for the formation potential of tropospheric ozone photochemical oxidants, whereby it must be noted that the negative values of the POCP are attributable to the fact that the nitrogen monoxides during transport were calculated with a negative characterisation factor.

7. Requisite evidence

Individual evidence concerning leaching (eluate analysis) was provided confirming that the geosynthetic grids do not have any negative impact on soil or groundwater. The limit value of 20 mg/l was easily complied with by the fifth eluate. Measuring agency: Dr.-Ing. Jan Retzlaff, GeoScope; Protocol dated 16 August 2012; Result: An examination of the individual parameters indicates that the product under review is environmentally friendly in line with the "M GEOK E". This estimate can be applied to all materials in the Fortrac® T product family.

8. References

Institut Bauen und UmweltInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., Berlin(pub.):Generation of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs);

General principlesfor the EPD range of Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU), 2013/04www.bau-umwelt.de

ISO 14025DIN EN ISO 14025:2011-10: Environmental labels and declarations — Type III environmental declarations — Principles and procedures

EN 15804EN 15804:2012-04+A1 2013: Sustainability of construction works — Environmental Product Declarations — Core rules for the product category of construction products

Product Category Rules for Construction Products, Part B: Requirements on the EPD for technical textiles, 2013-11 https://epd-online.com

EN ISO 9864

EN ISO 9864:2005 Geosynthetics – Test method for the determination of mass per unit area of geotextiles and geotextile-related products EN ISO 10319EN ISO 10319:2008 Geosynthetics – Wide-width tensile test

EN ISO 12224EN ISO 12224:2000 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Determination of the resistance to weathering EN ISO 12957EN ISO 12957:2005 Geosynthetics – Determination of friction characteristics EN 13249EN 13249:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in the construction of roads and other trafficked areas EN 13250EN 13250:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-

http://www.bau-umwelt.de


related products – Characteristics required for used in the construction of railways EN 13251EN 13251:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in earthworks, foundations and retaining structures EN 13253EN 13253:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in erosion control works EN 13254EN 13254:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in erosion control works EN 13255EN 13255:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in the construction of canals EN 13257EN 13257:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in solid waste disposals EN 13265EN 13265:2000 + A1 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products – Characteristics required for use in liquid waste containment projects Other sources: GaBi 6:Software and data base for comprehensive analysis;LBP, University of Stuttgart and PE INTERNATIONAL, 2013 ADR/RIDEuropean agreement concerning the international transit of dangerous goods / Regulations concerning the international railway transport of dangerous goods GGVS/GGVEGefahrgut Verordnung Straße / Eisenbahn

ADN/ADNREuropean Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways IMDGInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code ICAO/IATAInternational Air Transport Association M GEOK ELeaflet on Practice for the use of geosynthetics in highway earthworks construction (M Geok E), issued 2005 GEOScopeIngenieurbüro GEOScope GmbH & Co. KG EN ISO 105 B02EN ISO 105 B02:2013-09, Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp test

EN 1049-2EN 1049-2:1994 – Textiles; woven fabrics; construction; methods of analysis ISO 2060ISO 2060:1995 – Textiles – Yarn from packages – Determination of linear density (mass per unit length) by the skein method EN ISO 2286-1EN ISO 2286-1:1998 – Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics – Determination of roll characteristics – Part 1: Method for the determination of the length, width and net mass EN ISO 1421 V1EN ISO 1421 V1:1998 – Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics – Determination of roll characteristics – Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break DIN 53363DIN 53363:2003 – Testing of plastic films – Tear test using trapezoidal test specimen with incision EN 1876-1EN 1876-1:1998 – Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics – Determination of roll characteristics – Low temperature tests - Part 1: Bending test DIN 53359DIN 53359:2006 – Testing of artificial leather and similar sheet materials EN ISO 6946EN ISO 6946:2008 – Building components and building elements – Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance – Calculation method EN 410EN 410:2011 – Glass in building - Determination of luminous and solar characteristics of glazing ISO 9050ISO 9050:2003 – Glass in building – Determination of light transmittance, solar direct transmittance, total solar energy transmittance, ultraviolet transmittance and related glazing factors DIN EN 13363-1DIN EN 13363-1:2007 – Solar protection devices combined with glazing – Calculation of solar and light transmittance – Part 1: Simplified method EN 1875-3EN 1875-3:1998 – Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics - Determination of tear strength – Part 3: Trapezoidal method EN 12280-1EN 12280-1:1998 – Rubber- or plastic-coated fabrics – Accelerated ageing tests – Part 1: Heat ageing EN ISO 846EN ISO 846:1997 – Plastics – Evaluation of the action of microorganisms EN 13823EN 13823:2010 – Reaction to fire tests for building


products - Building products excluding floorings exposed to thermal attack by a single burning item EN ISO 11925-2EN ISO 11925-2:2011 – Reaction to fire tests – Ignitability of products subjected to direct impingement of flame – Part 2: Single-flame source test DIN 4102-B1DIN 4102-B1:1977 – Fire behaviour of building materials and building components – Building materials; concepts, requirements and tests

EN 14716EN 14716:2005 – Stretched ceilings – Requirements and test methods EN 12149EN 12149:1998 – Wall coverings in roll form – Determination of migration of heavy metals and certain other elements, of vinyl chloride monomer and of formaldehyde release

PublisherInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.Panoramastr. 110178 BerlinGermany

Tel +49 (0)30 3087748- 0Fax +49 (0)30 3087748- 29Mail [email protected] www.bau-umwelt.com

Programme holderInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.Panoramastr 110178 BerlinGermany

Tel +49 (0)30 - 3087748- 0Fax +49 (0)30 – 3087748 - 29Mail [email protected] www.bau-umwelt.com

Author of the Life Cycle AssessmentKiwa GmbH - TBUGutenbergstraße 2948268 GrevenGermany

Tel +49(0)2571-9872-0Fax +49(0)2571-9872-99Mail [email protected] www.kiwa.de

Owner of the DeclarationHUESKER Synthetic GmbHFabrikstraße 13-1548712 GescherGermany

Tel +49(0)2542/701-0Fax +49(0)2542/701-499Mail [email protected] www.HUESKER.com

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