Contents

This dataset can be used in the construction building sector. The cutting of the extruded polystyrene blocks is not included in the process. Blowing agent is CO2 (50.7% w/w). Co-blowing agent ist aceton (49.3% w/w). Process emissions are 25% (w/w) for aceton.

dataset

number 11160
timestamp 2010-09-02T12:25:40
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referenceFunction

unit kg
amount 1
includedProcesses The dataset describes the production of extruded polystyrene. Included processes are the melting of polystyrene pearls in the extruder, the discharge through a slot die, as well as the cooling with water.
infrastructureIncluded true
datasetRelatesToProduct true

geography

location RER
text Data for leading polystyrene XPS producers in Germany and the USA. Applicable for Europe and North America.

technology

Extrusion process of expandable polystyrene including discharge via slot die. CO2 as blowing agents, aceton as Co-blowing agent.

timePeriod

startYear 1994
endYear 2006

dataSetInformation

timestamp 2009-02-05T19:08:12
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