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Product Image Product Name Name of Manufacturer Functional Purpose of Product Data Quality 3.1 Product is fit for intended purpose and meets or exceeds relevant standard or demonstrates sufficient quality 3.2.1.1 Fibre Sources: Geographical Origin is Documented. Is a FSC or other sustainably managed certification and does not originate from illegal harvesting, genetically modified organisms or uncertified high conservation value communities 3.2.1.2 Salvaged & Reclaimed Timbers - If used, are GECA certified 3.2.1.3 Treatment: Is not treated with hazardous fungicides and insecticides. Wood preservatives contain < 5% (wt.) organic solvents (some exceptions). Creosote not used. Outdoor products contain <0.1% risk phrase substances 3.2.1.4 Glues in Wood: Free formaldehyde does not exceed 1% w/w 3.2.1.5 Emissions Requirements: Wood and other formaldehyde containing products are subject to air emission limits for formaldehyde 3.2.1.6 Paper Processing: Paper bleaching does not contain or give off chlorine, and surfactants are biodegradable (some exceptions) 3.2.2.1 Resin Identification Codes: Products weighing more than 100g are marked with a resin identification code (some exceptions) 3.2.2.2 Additives: Certain additivies are not used. 1,3 butadiene if used is < 1mg/kg. Discharges to water from foam rubber production are treated by 90% 3.2.3 Fabrics: If used, is certified by GECA or other ecolabel 3.2.4 Glass: Not used. Also, colouring agents containing lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, arsenic or selenium are not used. 3.2.5 Rubber: Certified by GECA 03 Recycled Rubber Products 3.2.6 Metals and Alloys: Coatings do not contain cadmium, nickel, tin or chromium (some exceptions). Coatings do not prevent recycling (exception: screws, bolts). Coatings conform to standards if they exist. 3.2.7 Gypsum: Plasterboard is not formulated with phosphogypsum 3.2.8 Adhesives: If used, are certified by GECA or other ecolabel 3.2.9 Coatings and Treatments: Does not prevent recycling (some exceptions). Paints and waterproofing treatments are GECA certified or other ecolabel. 3.3.1 Overall Loads: Manufacture does not add arsenic (1), cadmium (1), chromium (1), copper, lead, tin, mercury (1), antimony, elemental fluorine or chlorine, pentachlorophenol, tar oils. Levels (1) are <1mg/kg or <10mg/kg for lead 3.3.2 Prohibited Substances: The following are not added or used: Halogenated organic solvents or binding agents, fluoropolymer additives, analine based amines, phthalates, aziridine or polyaziridines, additives containing lead tin arsenic cadmium etc 3.3.3 Possible Radioactive Sources: Radioactive safety are demonstrated by either direct physical measurement (gamma spectrometry) or chemical composition (limits by mass) 3.4.1 Recycled Content Requirements: Products containing aluminium, stainless steel, plastics or gypsum/other minerals are subject to recycled content requirements 3.4.2 Waste minimization: Policies are in place to minimize waste including recycling of waste materials from the production process 3.5.1 Product Custodianship: If product is not recyclable, product will be accepted without additional cost (excluding transport costs) for further recycling, or have arrangements with a local recycler to accept it, or have a product stewardship program 3.5.2 Packaging Requirements: Chlorinated or halogenated plastics are not used. Used packaging can be recycled by local recycling systems. 3.5.3 Product Information: Provided on intended use, maximizing product lifetime, maintenance (if required) and recycling 4 Compliant to Environmental Regulations 5 Compliant to Labour, Anti-Discrimination and Safety Regulations
product photo CSR Gyprock EC08, EC09 CSR Building Products (CSR Gyprock)
Gypsum Plasterboard - fire grade board
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. 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
product photo Egger Worktops, Egger Laminates, Egger EUROLIGHT Lightweight Boards, Egger EURODEKOR Melamine Faced Chipboards Nikpol Pty Ltd
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
product photo Enviro 13mm SoundSTOP Board, Enviro 13mm Standard Core Board Boral Australian Gypsum
Plasterboard
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 Yes Yes 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
product photo Enviroboard Commerical, Enviroboard Ultimate, Curve Board, Impact Board, Sound Board, Water Resistant Fireboard, Fireboard, Water Resistant Board, Ceilingboard, Plasterboard BGC Plasterboard
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 Yes Environmental Assurance has determined that the formaldehyde emissions do not exceed the maximum allowable limits set in the standard. Yes 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
product photo Fiberock Aqua Tough, Fiberock VHI, Fiberock Tile Underlayment USG Interior Pacific Ltd
Interior Plasterboard panels for walls, ceilings and floors
YES YES Yes NO Yes YES Yes YES No No Yes Yes Yes YES Yes Yes YES Yes Yes Yes YES Yes Yes
product photo MastaShield ECO, FireShield ECO Knauf Plasterboard
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No
product photo PRIMAaqua(TM) Hume Cemboard
Internal Lining Board
No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No

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