Intergard 345

Epoxy Primer/FinishScope and type: The type of this EPD is Cradle-to-Gate with options. All major steps from the extraction of natural resources to the final disposal of the product are included in the environmental performance of the manufacturing phase, except those that are not relevant to the environmental performance of the product. This declaration does not imply an indicator result of zero. This EPD is representative for products produced worldwide. The application market is for customers worldwide. Likewise, for the end-of-life, the fate of the paint product is described within a global context. The software LCA for Experts 10.7.1.28 Professional is used to perform the LCA. In the model Ecoinvent 3.9.1. database was used. The validity of this EPD is in correspondence with the specifications of the LCA project report. All impacts associated with the upstream production of materials and energy are included in the system boundaries. Mining activities and controlled landfills are included in the product systems. The emissions and resource extractions derived from these processes are considered elementary exchanges between the product systems and the environment.Representativeness: This EPD is representative for the following four paint products belonging to Intergard 345 group: 1. Intergard 345 Light base (tinted) 2. Intergard 345 Deep base (tinted) 3. Intergard 345 White 4. Intergard 345 Grey This EPD is representative for the products manufactured globally and sold worldwide. The paint is produced at multiple production sites: Amata, Vietnam; Angered, Sweden; Bangalore, India; Chilseo, Korea; Houston, USA; Sunshine, Australia; Suzhou, ChinaCalculation rules: Cut off criteria The cut-off is considered in the raw material supply stage (A1). Cut-off of inputs comprises of the raw materials, for which no appropriate proxies were found. In this study there were no cut-off inputs. For recycling of waste packaging material (metal and plastic), a cut-off approach was followed. The cut-off point is chosen to be the end of waste treatment. Data quality and data collection period Specific data was collected from AkzoNobel through a questionnaire, including inquiries about paint characteristics and packaging, logistics data (e.g. transport), production information and end-of-life. The data collection period for specific data was the year 2022. Data gaps (i.e. transport data, end of life scenarios) were covered with generic data values for transport as described in the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules - Decorative Paints document version 1.0 published by CEPE and reviewed in April 2018. Further data gaps (i.e. end-of-life transport data) were covered with data from internal AkzoNobel LCA studies concerning the same type of products (paints and coatings). Generic data (i.e. upstream acquisition and production of raw materials, energy generation, transport, waste treatment processes) was selected from Ecoinvent 3.9.1 database. In the case of missing data, a relevant proxy was searched and adjusted to the corresponding unit process. Allocation procedure To allocate the emissions and inputs to the manufactured products, the decision-hierarchy in ISO 14044 is used (ISO 2006). It is not possible to sub-divide the site data into a more detailed level or find physical causalities between inputs and outputs, thus allocation is done based on mass, considering the annual production of paint product for each site. The paint production is basically a process of mixing ingredients and, therefore, the environmental impact is fairly likely to be related to the mass of the products.Scenarios and additional technical information A1. Raw materials supply This module considers the extraction and processing of all raw materials and energy which occur upstream to the Intergard 345 manufacturing process, as well as waste processing up to the end-of waste state. A2. Transport of raw materials to manufacturer This includes the transport distance of the raw materials to the manufacturing facility via road.Declaration of SVHC: •AkzoNobel, Protective Coatings LCA study, 2023. •Assari, Mohammad Reza, et al. (2014) Exergy modeling and performance evaluation of pulp and paper production process of bagasse, a case study. Thermal Science 18.4 (2014): 1399-1412. •CEPE, Raw materials LCI database for the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry (CEPE), version 3.0, IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, 2016 •EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 Sustainability of construction works. Environmental product declarations. Core rules for the product category of construction products, of 2019. •ISO 14040/14044 on Life Cycle Assessments •Lamlom, S. H., and R. A. Savidge. (2003) A reassessment of carbon content in wood: variation within and between 41 North American species." Biomass and Bioenergy 25.4: 381-388. •Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules - Decorative Paints version 1.0, 2018. Developed by the Technical Secretariat Decorative Paints of the European Council of the Paint, Printing Ink and Artists' Colours Industry. •Sphera GaBi Software-System and Database for Life Cycle Engineering. Copyright 1992-2018 Sphera. •Wernet, G., Bauer, C., Steubing, B., Reinhard, J., Moreno-Ruiz, E., and Weidema, B., 2016. The ecoinvent database version 3 (part I): overview and methodology. The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, [online] 21(9), pp.1218–1230. Available at: <http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s11367-016-1087-8> [Accessed 20-01-2021] • Sanséau-Blanchard, A, 2023. Personal communication with Ana Sanséau -Blanchard, Technical Specialist, Marine, Protective, Yacht R&D – Global Support, Akzo Nobel, UKMore information: https://www.international-pc.com/en

Intergard 345 is a two component, low VOC, high solids, fast curing epoxy primer/finish containing zinc phosphate anti-corrosive pigmentation. Typical Use Suitable for use as a one or two coat primer/finish coating or as an intermediate over recommended anti-corrosive primers. Intergard 345 provides a combination of anti-corrosive barrier protection, chemical fume and spillage resistance, along with good abrasion resistance. Ideal for use in moderately corrosive environments and where fast drying/rapid recoating is desired. Application Method Airless Spray, Air Spray, Brush, Roller. Pack Size The products are packed in packaging with a capacity of 20L. Production process and conditions of delivery During paint production, the raw materials are pre-weighed according to the percentage of each in the formulation. The pigment is then dispersed in a mixture of binder using a variety of mixing equipment. Finally, the paint undergoes QC (quality control), is filtered and filled into the appropriate packaging container(s). All paint containers are transported from the production sites to a distribution center and finally to the customers.