EPD: Masonry cement, ASTM C91, Type S (Holcim, Whitehall Cement Plant)

Masonry cements are hydraulic cements manufactured for use in mortars for masonry construction or in plasters, or both, which contain a plasticizing material and, possibly, other performance-enhancing addition(s). Mortar cements are produced in Type N, Type S, and Type M classifications for use in preparation of ASTM Specification C91.

Manufacturer legal entity:

Holcim, Whitehall Cement Plant

Manufacturer:

Holcim

Country of manufacturer:

pennsylvania, USA

Product name:

Masonry cement

Material type:

Cement, binders and additives

Material subtype:

Cement

Environmental & technical characteristics

Global warming potential (A1-A3):

0.720 kg CO2e/kg

Technical specification:

ASTM C91, Type S

Available units for calculation:

kg, ton

Unique identifier (OCLID):

65dc2e052e0b0639df8d9a10

Sustainability data background information

EPD number:

EPD-170,ver2022, 2

EPD program:

ASTM

Publication year:

2022

Product category rules (PCR):

PCR for for Portland, Blended Hydraulic, Masonry, Mortar, and Plastic (Stucco) Cements, V3.2, September 2021

Environmental standard:

ISO 14040

Verification status:

Third-party verified (as per ISO 14025)

Upstream database:

ecoinvent