MasterFiber Monofilament Microfibers

Environmental Impact

Product Details

Description

Polypropylene monofilament microfibers dosed into concrete to control plastic-shrinkage cracking. Supplied in a range of fiber lengths for ready-mix, shotcrete, and precast applications where secondary reinforcement is required.

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PAGE 1/8 MONOFILAMENT MICROFIBER ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION CRADLE-TO-GATE MASTER BUILDERS SOLUTIONS

PAGE 2/8 General information Manufacturer Name: Masterbuilder Solutions Admixtures US, LLC 23700 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122 Program Operator: ASTM International 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, USA Declaration Number: EPD 732 Reference PCR: ISO 21930: 2017 Date of Issuance: June 27, 2024 End of Validity: June 27, 2029 Product Name: Monofilament Microfibers EPD Owner: Masterbuilder Solutions Admixtures US, LLC Declared Unit: 1 kg of Monofilament Microfibers EPD Scope: Cradle-to-gate (A1, A2, and A3) Prepared By: WAP Sustainability Consulting Verification: ISO 21930 serves as the core PCR. Independent verification of the declaration according to ISO 14025 and ISO 21930. £ internal S external LCA Reviewer and EPD Verifier: Thomas Gloria

PAGE 3/8 Company information Master Builders Solutions offers advanced chemical solutions for new concrete construction and underground construction in the U.S. and Canada. Their brand is built on more than 100 years of experience in the construction industry. Their comprehensive portfolio encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives, macro- and microfiber reinforcement for concrete, and chemical solutions for underground construction. To solve their customers’ specific construction challenges from conception through to completion of a project, Master Builders Solutions draws on specialist know-how, regional expertise, and the experience gained in countless construction projects worldwide. They leverage global technologies and in-depth knowledge of local building needs to develop innovations that help make our customers more successful and drive sustainable construction. Product information Monofilament fibers are a high-tensile strength, high modulus of elasticity, ultra-thin monofilament homopolymer polypropylene micro synthetic fiber. These concrete fiber additives quickly distribute uniformly throughout the concrete matrix, effectively controlling plastic shrinkage cracking. Parameter Monofilament Microfibers Fibrillated Microfibers Macrofiber Specific Application Early age crack control Moderate crack control Secondary reinforcements Product SKUs Masterfiber M70 Masterfiber M35 Masterfiber M100 Masterfiber F70 Masterfiber F100 Masterfiber MAC100 Masterfiber MAC100 Plus Masterfiber MAC2200 CB Masterfiber MAC MATRIX

PAGE 4/8 LCA information Declared unit 1 kg of Monofilament Microfibers Reference service life Not declared as use phase is not included in the study Description of the system boundaries Cradle to Gate Geographical representativeness A1-A3: United States Time representativeness Primary data collected for calendar year 2022 Cut-off rules All flows for which data were provided are included in the assessment, accounting for at least 99% of the energy or mass flows and at least 99% of the environmental impacts from the product system. Production of capital equipment is excluded from this assessment. Database and LCA software used SimaPro v9.1 Ecoinvent V3.9.1 LCA Report LCA of Master Builders Solutions Admixtures, April 2024 Scenario Description: A2 Primary data of transportation from suppliers: 800 km by rail, 0-1050 km by truck Scenario Description: A3 Electricity Source: NERC region specific grid mix System diagram:

PAGE 5/8 Modules declared and geographical scope: Product stage Construction process stage Use stage End of life stage Resource recovery stage Raw material supply Transport Manufacturing Transport Construction installation Use Maintenance Repair Replacement Refurbishment Operational energy use Operational water use De-construction demolition Transport Waste processing Disposal Reuse-Recovery-Recycling-potential Module A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 D Modules declared X X X ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Geography US ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND ND Content information Product components Percent Composition % Post-consumer material, weight-% Biogenic material, weight-% and kg C/kg Polypropylene 99.0% 0% 0% Spin Finish 1.00% 0% 0% TOTAL 100% 0% 0% No substances in the product are on the Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) which exceed the limits for registration with the Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Subtitle 3.

PAGE 6/8 Results of the environmental performance indicators The results presented here are for 1 declared unit, which is 1 kg of Monofilament Microfiber Impact Category A1-A3 A1 A2 A3 IPCC AR5 GWP [kg CO2 eq] 3.33E+00 2.31E+00 7.11E-02 9.46E-01 TRACI LCIA Impacts (North America) AP [kg SO2 eq] 1.09E-02 7.82E-03 7.07E-04 2.35E-03 EP [kg N eq] 3.47E-03 5.87E-04 7.65E-05 2.81E-03 ODP [kg CFC 11 eq] 3.74E-08 1.09E-08 9.96E-09 1.66E-08 SFP [kg O3 eq] 1.58E-01 1.06E-01 2.12E-02 3.14E-02 CML LCIA Impacts (Europe, Rest of World) ADPF [MJ] 8.74E+01 7.45E+01 9.38E-01 1.19E+01 Resource Use Indicators RPRE [MJ] 2.97E+00 7.18E-01 1.06E-02 2.24E+00 RPRM [MJ] 4.21E+00 0.00E+00 4.29E-03 4.21E+00 NRPRE [MJ] 1.01E+02 8.27E+01 9.77E-01 1.73E+01 NRPRM [MJ] 4.45E+01 4.45E+01 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 SM [kg] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 RSF [MJ] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 NRSF [MJ] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 RE [MJ] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 FW [m3] 2.53E+00 2.44E+00 6.82E-02 1.49E-02 Output Flows and Waste Categories HWD [kg] 7.87E-04 0.00E+00 2.80E-04 5.07E-04 NHWD [kg] 5.80E-03 0.00E+00 5.80E-03 0.00E+00 HLRW [kg] 7.28E-10 5.87E-10 2.17E-11 1.20E-10 ILLRW [kg] 3.97E-09 3.30E-09 1.03E-10 5.69E-10 CRU [kg] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 MR [kg] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 MER [kg] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 EE [MJ] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 Carbon Emissions and Uptake BCRP [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 BCEP [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 BCRK [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 BCEK [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 BCEW [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 CCE [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 CCR [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 CWNR [kg CO2] 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 0.00E+00 The estimated impact results are only relative statements, which do not indicate the endpoints of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins and/or risks. The results of modules A1-A3 shouldn’t be used without considering the results of module C. A1-A3 results include the “balancing-out reporting” of biogenic CO2 of packaging, traditionally released in A5.

PAGE 7/8 Additional environmental information No additional environmental, social, or economic information is declared in this EPD. References • ASTM 2020 - ASTM Program Operator for Product Category Rules (PCR) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) General Program Instructions v8, April 29th. • WAP Sustainability Consulting: 2024 – A Cradle-to-Gate Life Cycle Assessment of Master Builders Concrete Fibers • ISO 21930: 2017 Building construction – Sustainability in building construction – Environmental declaration of building products. • ISO 14025: 2006 Environmental labeling and declarations - Type III environmental declarations - Principles and procedures. • ISO 14044:2006/AMD 1:2017/ AMD 2:2020 - Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Requirements and guidelines. • 14040:2006/AMD 1:2020 - Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Principles and framework.