EPD: Loose fill cellulose insulation, RSI = 1 m2K/W, 40.5 mm (38 - 43 mm range), 24.31 kg/m3 (20.27-28.35 kg/m3 range) (Advanced Fiber Technology, Applegate Insulation, Can-Cell Industries, Cell-Pak, Cleanfiber, Climatizer, Fiberlite, Igloo Cellulose, International Cellulose Corporation, Mason City Recycling Center, Nu-Wool, Soprema, Thermo-Kool)

Conventional loose-fill cellulose insulation is made from any cellular plant source although it typically comes from waste paper products. It is installed by using an insulation blowing machine. Conventional loose-fill cellulose insulation is typically applied to enclosed areas, unfinished attic floors, and other hard to reach places.

Manufacturer legal entity:

Advanced Fiber Technology, Applegate Insulation, Can-Cell Industries, Cell-Pak, Cleanfiber, Climatizer, Fiberlite, Igloo Cellulose, International Cellulose Corporation, Mason City Recycling Center, Nu-Wool, Soprema, Thermo-Kool

Manufacturer:

Soprema

Country of manufacturer:

ohio, arizona, colorado, kentucky, georgiaUS, louisiana, wisconsin, pennsylvania, alabama, newYork, alaska, missouri, texas, iowa, michigan, USA, alberta, quebec, ontario, canada

Product name:

Loose fill cellulose insulation

Material type:

Insulation

Material subtype:

Organic insulation

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

0.487 kg CO2e/m2

Technical specification:

RSI = 1 m2K/W, 40.5 mm (38 - 43 mm range), 24.31 kg/m3 (20.27-28.35 kg/m3 range)

Available units for calculation:

m2, kg, ton, m3

Unique identifier (OCLID):

5ef6d5674842eb6a8542480a

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

-

EPD program:

NSF

Publication year:

2019

Product category rules (PCR):

UL Building Envelope Thermal Insulation, 04/18 – 02/23

Environmental standard:

ISO 14040

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

ecoinvent