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BGC Ecoboard Plasterboard |
BGC Plasterboard |
Plasterboard made from natural gypsum and incorporating 10% or greater recycled content from pre- or post- consumer waste streams. |
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BGC Plasterboard Pty Ltd has had the plasterboard products tested by CSIRO according to relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia. |
The natural fibre used in the paper plasterboard liner is sourced from a supplier that hold an FSC Certificate for 100% recycled FSC certified recycled source. |
Yes |
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Yes |
Environmental Assurance has determined that the formaldehyde emissions do not exceed the maximum allowable limits set in the standard. |
Yes |
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Environmental Assurance confirms that the glass does not incorporate laminating, wire reinforcement, mirror glass, or pigments and additives. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
None of the hazardous or prohibited substances are present in the nominated BGC Plasterboard product. |
Yes |
Yes |
BGC Plasterboard incorporates pre- and post- consumer recycled content back into the manufacturing line and have committed to incorporate a minimum of 10% recycled content into the nominated Ecoboard Plasterboard product. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
BGC Plasterboard provides end users with all relevant information as required by this criterion. The installation instruction booklet is also available for download from the company website. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Decoline and Raw Board E0 and E1 Particleboard |
D&R Henderson Pty Ltd |
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The nominated D&R Henderson products have been tested according to either AS/NZS 1859.1 or JIS A 5908:2003 in an accredited third party laboratory |
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No |
D&R Henderson does not treat wood fiber with fungicides or insecticides. |
Yes |
All nominated products fall under the 1.0mg/l limit for formaldehyde emissions set in the standard for the AS/NZS 4266:16 Formaldehyde Emissions : Desiccator Method |
Yes |
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None of the restricted additives listed for this criterion in the standard are added to the ABS Edge Band component of the nominated products. |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Environmental Assurance confirms that none of the listed hazardous substances listed for corresponding criterion in the standard are intentionally added to the products under assessment during manufacture. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
There is sufficient product information available in the product Technical Data Sheets, MSDS and product custodianship documents to satisfy the requirements of the corresponding criterion in the Standard. |
Yes |
Yes |
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easyvj, easyregency, easyline, easyascot |
Easycraft Australia |
Wall lining panels |
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Yes |
Easycraft sources a 100% of its timber for the products subject of this EPD from Laminex. The Boards used to make the finished products is Laminex MDF MR. |
Yes |
The board used for Easycraft is 100% MDF MR from Laminex. This timber panel range is already certified by GECA under licence LA-2005, and therefore compliant with this criterion. |
Yes |
The board used for Easycraft is 100% MDF MR from Laminex. This timber panel range is already certified by GECA under licence LA-2005, and therefore compliant with this criterion. |
Yes |
The only plastic component of the nominated Easycraft products is a thin strip that binds the boards together, due to the size and nature of this component it is impractical to apply a resin code to this component. |
A review of MSDS for primer, polypropylene and recommended adhesives by GECS finds none of the substances listed in this criterion to be used in the manufacturing of the products under assessment. Section c and d of this criterion are not applicable. |
The Easycraft Australia products do not contain any fabrics; this criterion is therefore not applicable. |
The Easycraft Australia products do not contain any glass; this criterion is therefore not applicable. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
In order to establish compliance with the requirements of this criterion, GECS reviewed MSDS and product formulations for all substances used in the manufacturing process, and found that none of the substances listed in this criterion are used |
Yes |
Yes |
This criterion is not applicable to the Easycraft product range as they do not contain any of the materials in the quantities dealt with by this criterion. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
A review of product brochure supplied to GECS confirms compliance to most sections of this criterion; however, recycling information is currently not included. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Enviro 13mm SoundSTOP Board, Enviro 13mm Standard Core Board |
Boral Australian Gypsum |
Plasterboard |
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These nominated Boral Australian Gypsum Ltd products are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 certified facility. |
The cellulose fibres contained in these products is sourced from 100% recycled paper. |
Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
GECS has determined that no hazardous or prohibited substances are used or added to these products during their manufacturing. |
Yes |
Yes |
GECS has determined that these nominated Boral Australian Gypsum Ltd products contain a recycled content that is above the minimum requirements as stated in the requirements for this criterion. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Boral Australian Gypsum Ltd has a Plasterboard Product Manual (PB102) available for these Enviro products. This document covers instructions for use, installation, maintenance, cleaning, repair, storage and recycling. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Gyprock EC08, EC09 |
CSR Building Products (CSR Gyprock) |
Gypsum Plasterboard - fire grade board |
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CSR have real-time internal quality assessment testing and periodic external testing. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No additives restricted under this criterion are used in the manufacture of Gyprock EC08 and EC09 plasterboard. |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The product information supplied by CSR is in accordance with this criterion. The product custodianship offer is to be placed on the CSR Gyprock website. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Masonite Underlay, Dual Bond E0, Masonite Dura-Cote |
Australian Hardboards |
Masonite Hardboards |
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Yes |
Australian Hardboards sources their wood, for these nominated products, from Forestry NSW who are certified to Australian Forestry Standard - AS 4708:2007 (AFS). Some of the Dura-Cote product is imported from a company that manages their own plantation. |
Yes |
The hardwood sourced from Forestry NSW is exempt from treatment as this is sourced from within Australia. The imported component of the Dura-Cote product does not require treatment as stated in AQIS Condition C10219. |
Yes |
These nominated products have been tested for their formaldehyde emissions in accordance with ASTM D5116 and achieved an E0 rating. The Dura-Cote product uses a resin with a free formaldehyde content of less than 5%. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
None of the listed hazardous or prohibited substances are present or used during the manufacturing of these nominated Australian Hardboards products. |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Powerscape /Fiberock Aquatuff Health |
USG |
High recycled content gypsum fiberboard Utility Wall Lining |
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Yes |
There is a recycled content much higher than 5% in the Powerscape Gypsum Utility Wall Liners. Phosphogypsum is not used. The boards do not contain carcinogens with available exposure pathways when used in the manner specified by the manufacturer. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The US manufacturer of the certified Powerscape Health product monitors the release of air emissions according to the Clean Air Act. The company also operates under a permit for the discharge of waste water. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
The USG Pty Ltd certified Powerscape product is not impregnated, labeled or coated in any way that prevents recycling. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
