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EPD: Acoustic ceiling panels with mineral wool and non-woven veil, 18.5 mm (0.728 in), 6.63 kg/m2 (1.36 Ib/ft2), 358 kg/m3 (22.4 pcf), 3/4 in. Mars™ High-CAC (60/40), 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare High-CAC (60/40) (USG Corporation)

Mars™ High-CAC and Mars™ Healthcare High-CAC Acoustical Ceiling Panels are manufactured using a unique process that maximizes sound and anti-sag performance, producing excellent noise reduction coefficient and solid ceiling attenuation class (CAC) performance. The wet-formed mineral fiber family of products consists of a latex/starch-bound mineral wool basemat optionally laminated with a non-woven veil. These products generally fall under ASTM E1264 Section 5.2 designation as Type III—Mineral base with membrane-faced overlay or 5.2.11 Type XI—Mineral base with fabric-faced overlay. This EPD covers the following 3/4 Mars™ High-CAC and 3/4 Mars™ Healthcare High-CAC acoustical products: Item nos.: 86186, 87187, 86786, 88786, 86986, 88986, 86270, 88271, 86272, 86273, and 88273. Other sizes available.

Manufacturer legal entity:
USG Corporation
Manufacturer:
Country of manufacturer:
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Product name:
Acoustic ceiling panels with mineral wool and non-woven veil
Commercial names:
3/4 in. Mars™ High-CAC (60/40), 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare High-CAC (60/40)
Material type:
Insulation
Material subtype:
Acoustic insulation panels

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):
5.67 kg CO2e/m2
Technical specification:
18.5 mm (0.728 in), 6.63 kg/m2 (1.36 Ib/ft2), 358 kg/m3 (22.4 pcf)
Available units for calculation:
m2, kg, ton, m3
Unique identifier (OCLID):
670966b1577cb94d395ebd4d

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:
EPD-308
EPD program:
ASTM
Publication year:
2022
Product category rules (PCR):
UL Environment: PCR Guidance for Building-Related Products and Services; Part B: Non-Metal Ceiling Panel EPD Requirements; April 13, 2021, v2.0
Environmental standard:
ISO 14040
Verification status:
Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)
Upstream database:
GaBi