EPD: Ceramic acoustical ceiling panels, 2ftx2ft, 0.625 in, 8.25 kg/m2, 5/8in Radar Ceramic Acoustical Panels (USG Corporation)

Radar™ Ceramic panels are 100% ceramic-bonded mineral fiber panels that withstand high heat, high humidity, corrosive chemical fumes and steam. They are tested in live steam to withstand applications such as saunas and steam rooms and meet U.S. Coast Guard standards and can be used in high-humidity marine applications. Radar™ Ceramic have a ClimaPlus™ 30-year limited system warranty against visible sag. This product utilizes a ground wet-felted basemat consisting of perlite, mineral wool, paper fiber, starch and clay. Additional information regarding Radar™ Ceramic products can be found at usg.com and cgcinc.com. These products generally fall under ASTM E1264 Section 5.2 designation as Type III—Mineral base with painted finish. The modifications typically involve modifications to the thickness, density, basemat composition and/or coating package. This EPD covers the following 5/8in Radar™ Ceramic acoustical panels: item numbers: 56644 and 56645.

Manufacturer legal entity:

USG Corporation

Manufacturer:

USG

Country of manufacturer:

minnesota, USA

Product name:

Ceramic acoustical ceiling panels

Commercial names:

5/8in Radar Ceramic Acoustical Panels

Material type:

Insulation

Material subtype:

Acoustic insulation panels

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

7.69 kg CO2e/m2

Technical specification:

2ftx2ft, 0.625 in, 8.25 kg/m2

Available units for calculation:

m2, kg, ton, m3

Unique identifier (OCLID):

65931e5d3e709d15c0ec73e7

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

EPD-482

EPD program:

ASTM

Publication year:

2023

Product category rules (PCR):

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

Environmental standard:

ISO 14025

Verification status:

Fire resistant

Upstream database:

GaBi