default-material
Material Image

Other manufacturers with similar products

Etex logo

Etex

356 EPDs

EPD: Acoustic ceiling panels with mineral wool and non-woven veil, 18.4 mm (0.761 in), 4.66 kg/m2 (0.956 Ib/ft2), 253 kg/m3 (15.8 pcf), 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare, 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare Clean Room, 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare with AirCare™ (USG Corporation)

Mars™ Healthcare Acoustical Panels are manufactured using a water-repellent membrane designed to be durable and safe with common disinfectants. They offer a washable and soil-resistant finish and are impact and scratch resistant. Their acoustics and cleanability exceed FGI guidelines for healthcare and they meet USDA/FSIS guidelines for use in food-processing areas. They achieve FDA standards for smoothness, durability and cleanability. Mars™ Healthcare Clean Room Acoustical Panels have been tested to ISO 5 (Class 100) (Items 86169CR, 88189CR, 86684CR, 88683CR). Mars™ Healthcare with AirCare™ Acoustical Panels have a coating applied to the face and back which reduces 75% of formaldehyde over a 10-year period. Mars™ Healthcare Acoustical Panels, Mars™ Healthcare Clean Room Acoustical Panels and Mars™ Healthcare with AirCare™ Acoustical Panels offer the ClimaPlus™ 30-year limited system warranty against visible sag, mold and mildew. All 3 products are GREENGUARD Gold certified for low emitting performance. USG Mars™ Healthcare Acoustical Panels are part of the Ecoblueprint™ portfolio — meeting today’s sustainability standards. For sustainability documentation go to USG.com or CGCInc.com. The wet-formed mineral fiber family of products consists of a latex/starch-bound mineral wool basemat 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 ¾ Mars™ Healthcare, ¾ Mars™ Healthcare Clean Room and ¾ Mars™ Healthcare with AirCare™ Coating. Item nos.: 86169, 88189, 86684, 88683, 86984, 88983, 86169AIR, 88189AIR, 86684AIR, 88683AIR, 86984AIR, 88983AIR, 86169CR, 88189CR, 86684CR, and 88683CR.

Manufacturer legal entity:
USG Corporation
Manufacturer:
Country of manufacturer:
minnesota country flagminnesota, USA country flagUSA
Product name:
Acoustic ceiling panels with mineral wool and non-woven veil
Commercial names:
3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare, 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare Clean Room, 3/4 in. Mars™ Healthcare with AirCare™
Material type:
Insulation
Material subtype:
Acoustic insulation panels

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):
4.26 kg CO2e/m2
Technical specification:
18.4 mm (0.761 in), 4.66 kg/m2 (0.956 Ib/ft2), 253 kg/m3 (15.8 pcf)
Available units for calculation:
m2, kg, ton, m3
Unique identifier (OCLID):
670966d9577cb94d395ebd60

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:
EPD-302
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