EPD: Acoustical ceiling panels, 12 in x 12 in, 18.3mm, 3.08 kg/m2, 3/4 in MARS (USG Corporation)

Mars and Mars HRC 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 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 ¾in Mars and ¾in Mars HRC acoustical products: item nos.: 86185, 86185HRC, 88185, 88185HRC, 86785, 86785HRC, 88765, 86875, 86875HRC, 86985, 86985HRC, 88985, 88985HRC and 86830.

Manufacturer legal entity:

USG Corporation

Manufacturer:

USG

Country of manufacturer:

minnesota, USA

Product name:

Acoustical ceiling panels

Commercial names:

3/4 in MARS

Material type:

Steel and other metals

Material subtype:

Suspended ceiling systems

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

0.00412 kg CO2e/m2

Technical specification:

12 in x 12 in, 18.3mm, 3.08 kg/m2

Available units for calculation:

m2, kg, ton, m3

Unique identifier (OCLID):

65a4d220947ea713e47f1cbd

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

EPD-472

EPD program:

ASTM

Publication year:

2023

Product category rules (PCR):

PCR for Building-Related Products and Services; Part B: Non-Metal Ceiling Panel EPD Requirements; April 13, 2021

Environmental standard:

ISO 14025

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

GaBi