EPD: Lightweight gypsum board, 12.7 mm (1/2 in), 3.66 kg/m2 (0.750 lb/ft2), 288 kg/m3 (18.0 pcf), 1/2in Micore® 160 (USG)

USG Micore® 160 Mineral Fiber Board offers superior performance and savings to a variety of applications. The board combines lightweight properties with the strength and stability of heavier board alternatives. USG Micore® 160 Mineral Fiber Board also provides great acoustical performance to help reduce noise in open plan interiors while the inorganic mineral fibers resist moisture to minimize expansion and warping.

Manufacturer legal entity:

USG

Manufacturer:

USG

Country of manufacturer:

minnesota, USA

Product name:

Lightweight gypsum board

Commercial names:

1/2in Micore® 160

Material type:

Gypsum and plaster

Material subtype:

Regular gypsum board

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

4.010 kg CO2e/m2

Technical specification:

12.7 mm (1/2 in), 3.66 kg/m2 (0.750 lb/ft2), 288 kg/m3 (18.0 pcf)

Available units for calculation:

m2, kg, ton, m3

Unique identifier (OCLID):

6352b2ee2ba8a51c4faf40a2

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

EPD-369

EPD program:

ASTM

Publication year:

2022

Product category rules (PCR):

NSF PCR for Gypsum panel Products, valid trough July 17, 2014

Environmental standard:

ISO 14040

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

GaBi