EPD: Glass wool insulation for metal buildings roofs and walls, light density, L=0.041 W/mK, Rsi=1 m2K/W, 41 mm, 0.407 kg/m2, 9.93 kg/m3, Metal Building Insulation (MBI) (Owens Corning, Mexicali plant)

Owens Corning® Metal Building Insulation (MBI) products are light-density fibrous glass blankets with excellent recovery, designed to be laminated with appropriate facings for use in metal building roofs and walls. MBI is available from Mexico in standard R-values of 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 19, 21, 22, 25, and 30. Standard roll widths are 50in and 72in (127 cm and 183 cm, respectively). Finished MBI products are available in a variety of densities, thicknesses, R-values and laminating capabilities to meet a variety of building needs and code requirements. Finished MBI products have an average total recycled content of 53%. The Mexico City plant manufactures fiberglass insulation. Polypropylene reinforced facings are applied to the fiberglass in Mexico City, Mexicali, and Monterrey plants.

Manufacturer legal entity:

Owens Corning, Mexicali plant

Manufacturer:

Owens Corning

Country of manufacturer:

mexico

Product name:

Glass wool insulation for metal buildings roofs and walls, light density

Commercial names:

Metal Building Insulation (MBI)

Material type:

Insulation

Material subtype:

Glass wool insulation

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

1.29 kg CO2e/m2

Technical specification:

L=0.041 W/mK, Rsi=1 m2K/W, 41 mm, 0.407 kg/m2, 9.93 kg/m3

Available units for calculation:

m2, kg, ton, m3

Unique identifier (OCLID):

63c10f3b45e36f748d907109

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

4790365982.102.1

EPD program:

UL Environment

Publication year:

2022

Product category rules (PCR):

PCR Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation EPD Requirements, UL 10010–1, version 2.0

Environmental standard:

ISO 14040

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

GaBi