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Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is a tough and cleanable emulsion with a smooth, even matt finishScope and type: The type of this EPD is Cradle-to-Grave. All major steps from the extraction of natural resources to the final disposal of the product are included in the environmental performance of the manufacturing phase, except those that are not relevant to the environmental performance of the product. This declaration does not imply an indicator result of zero.This EPD is representative for products produced in the UK and EU. The paint is produced in Stowmarket, UK and Montataire, France and the application market is for customers in the UK. Likewise, for the end-of-life, the fate of the paint product is described within an UK and EU context.The software GaBi 10.5.1.124 Professional is used to perform the LCA. In the model Ecoinvent 3.8 database was used.The validity of this EPD is in correspondence with the specifications of the LCA project report.All impacts associated with the upstream production of materials and energy are included in the system boundaries. Mining activities and controlled landfills are included in the product systems. The emissions and resource extractions derived from these processes are considered elementary exchanges between the product systems and the environment. PRODUCT STAGE CONSTRUCTION USE STAGE END OF LIFE BENEFITS AND PROCESS STAGE LOADS BEYOND THE STAGE SYSTEM BOUNDARIES x x x x x x x x x x x x ND x ND x x X = Modules AssessedND = Not DeclaredLCA process diagram according to EN 15804 7.2.1Representativeness: This EPD is representative for the 6 paint products belonging to the Dulux Trade Diamond Matt: 1.Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Light Base 2.Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Medium Base 3.Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Extra Deep Base 4.Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Pure Brilliant White 5.Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Magnolia 6.Dulux Trade Diamond Matt RAL 9010 This EPD is representative for the products manufactured in the UK and France and sold in the UK. The paint is produced at two production sites: Stowmarket, UK and Montataire, FranceCalculation rules: Cut off criteria The cut-off is considered in the raw material supply stage A1. Cut-off of inputs comprises of the raw materials, for which no appropriate proxies were found. In this study there were no cut-off inputs. The energy consumed during application, used for instance in spray applicators, has not been included due to its insignificance. For recycling of waste packaging material metal and plastic, a cut-off approach was followed. The cut-off point is chosen to be the end of waste treatment.Data quality and data collection period Specific data was collected from AkzoNobel though a questionnaire, including inquiries about paint characteristics and packaging, logistics data e.g. transport, production information and end-of-life. The data collection period for specific data was the year 2022. Data gaps i.e. transport data, end of life scenarios were covered with data generic values for transport as described in the Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules - Decorative Paints document version 1.0 published by CEPE and reviewed in April 2018. Further data gaps i.e. end-of-life transport data were covered with data from internal AkzoNobel LCA studies concerning the same type of products paints and coatings. Generic data i.e. upstream acquisition and production of raw materials, energy generation, transport, waste treatment processes was selected from Ecoinvent 3.8 database. In the case of missing data, a relevant proxy was searched and adjusted to the corresponding unit process.Allocation procedure To allocate the emissions and inputs to the manufactured products, the decision-hierarchy in ISO 14044 is used ISO 2006. It is not possible to sub-divide the site data into a more detailed level or find physical causalities between inputs and outputs, thus allocation is done based on mass, considering the annual production of paint product for each site. The paint production is basically a process of mixing ingredients and, therefore, the environmental impact is fairly to be related to the mass of the products. Parameter Unit Value VOC content g/l 0.1 Density kg/l 1.374 Coverage m2/l 16 Number of layers Quantity2 Total product used kg/m2 0.175Scenarios and additional technical information A1. Raw materials supply This module considers the extraction and processing of all raw materials and energy which occur upstream to the Dulux Trade Diamond Matt manufacturing process, as well as waste processing up to the end-of waste state. A2. Transport of raw materials to manufacturer This includes the transport distance of the raw materials to the manufacturing facility via road. Site Montataire, France Stowmarket, UK Stowmarket, UK Stowmarket, UK Vehicle type used for transport Truck Truck Truck Container Ship Distance, km 460 233 115 35 Capacity >32 t ,64% payload >32 t, 60% payload >32 t, 60% payload 70% payload Bulk density of transported products, kg/m3 1441 kg/m3 1441 kg/m3 1441 kg/m3 1441 kg/m3 A3. Manufacturing This module covers the manufacturing of the Dulux Trade Diamond Matt and includes all processes linked to production such as storing, mixing, packing and internal transportation. Use of electricity, fuels and auxiliary materials in paint production is taken into account as well.Data regarding paint production was provided for the manufacturing sites where the Dulux Trade Diamond Matt is produced: Stowmarket, UK and Montataire, France. Furthermore, the specific transportation distances and transportation modes for raw materials, paint packaging and transportation to customer were collected from the AkzoNobel logistics department. Primary data and site-specific data were retrieved. For electricity sources Montataire: France; 100% renewable resources from mainly hydropower, Stowmarket, UK: 100% renewable from wind, including transmission the Ecoinvent 3.8 dataset was used. For upstream raw material processes and downstream processes application, use, and waste processing generic data is used when no specific data is obtained. The construction site data includes lighting, heating, offices, etc. The manufacture of production equipment and infrastructure is not included in the system boundary. A4. Transport to Regional Distribution Centre and customer All paint containers are transported from the production facility into a distribution centre and then finally to the customer. On average, the transport characteristics for this life cycle stage are the following Production site Montataire, France Montataire, France Stowmarket, UK Stowmarket, UK Coatings transport typeTransport from factory to RDC Transport from RDC to PoS Transport from factory to RDC Transport from RDC to PoS Transport Type Truck TruckTruck TruckDistance km 350 370 142.4 200 Capacity >32 t, 64% payload >32 t, 64% payload >32 t, 60% payload >32 t, 60% payload Bulk density of transported products1441 kg/m3 1441 kg/m3 1441 kg/m3 1441 kg/m3A5. Application and use This module includes the environmental aspects and impacts associated with the application and of the paint. It is assumed that no energy is required during the application of this paint. The use of paintbrushes and other appliances used during application are not included. There are some raw materials added in the paint formulations which contain small amounts of solvents. The VOC emissions during application of paint are included in this module.C2. Transport to incineration or landfill This module includes one-way transportation distance of the demolition or sorting site to the dump site. End-of-life transport typeTransport to waste processing Vehicle type Truck 34t-40t payload average fleet Distance 80 km Capacity utilisation 60% Bulk density of transported products 1040 kg/m3 C3. Waste processing and C4. DisposalThe end of life stage is encompassed in these modules. It is assumed that paint is used as interior paint and exterior paint. In both cases, it is assumed that part of the paint is lost during application and the rest is applied. Paint applied % of sold paint to landfill % of sold paint to incineration Interior masonry88% 12%Declaration of SVHC: None of the substances contained in the product are listed in the fiCandidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for authorisationfl, or they do not exceed the threshold with the European Chemicals Agency.More information: https://www.duluxtradepaintexpert.co.uk/en/products/dulux-tra de-diamond-matt