Process information
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| Location | NO |
| Geographical representativeness description | Portugal, Spain and United Kingdom |
| Reference year | 2025 |
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| Technical purpose of product or process | Expanded clay lightweight aggregate is a granular material produced from natural clay, subjected to a thermal expansion process in a rotary kiln, which imparts a porous internal structure and a high surface strength to the material. Leca® L, Arlita®L corresponds to the particle size fraction between 10 mm and 20 mm, obtained by screening the expanded granules after production. This aggregate is suitable for use in non-structural lightweight concrete, prefabricated elements, technical mortars, and various applications in buildings, road infrastructure, and civil engineering works. Additionally, Leca® L, Arlita®L is especially suitable for thermal insulation and lightweight backfill applications, being commonly used in attics, flat or pitched roofs, interior floors, and buried slabs, simultaneously contributing to thermal performance, structural load reduction, and effective drainage. Expanded clay lightweight aggregate is a highly durable material, with a potentially unlimited service life when properly installed and maintained It is a fully recyclable and reusable product, with 100% recovery potential at the end of its life cycle, thus contributing to the circularity of materials in the construction sector. This aggregate is characterized by a low dry bulk density, typically ranging from 200 to 800 kg/m³, depending on the particle size distribution and degree of expansion. Despite its light weight, it offers high mechanical strength and dimensional stability. |
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| General comment on data set | Data quality: Specific data for the product composition are provided by the manufacturer. The data represent the production of the declared product and were collected for EPD development in the year of study. Background data is based on EPDs according to EN 15804 and different LCA databases. The data quality of the raw materials in A1 is presented in the table below. Allocation: The allocation is made in accordance with the provisions of EN 15804+A2. Incoming energy and water and waste production in-house is allocated equally among all products through mass allocation. Effects of primary production of recycled materials is allocated to the main product in which the material was used. The recycling process and transportation of the material is allocated to this analysis. Cut-off criteria: All major raw materials and all the essential energy is included. The production processes for raw materials and energy flows with very small amounts (less than 1%) are not included. These cut-off criteria do not apply for hazardous materials and substances. |
| Copyright | Yes |
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| Data set valid until | 2030 |
| Time representativeness description | 2025-08-18 - 2030-08-18 |
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| Technology description including background system | The relevant technical properties for Leca® L, Arlita®L, are provided below: Loose bulk density (Test method: EN 1097-3): 275 kg/m³ ± 15% Grading (Test method: EN 933-1): 10-20 mm Percentage of crushed particles (Test method: EN 13055-1) less than 25 % Compressibility and confined compressive strength (Test method: NS-EN 13055-1) higher than 0,70 N/mm² Thermal conductivity (Test method: NS-EN 1463-1): 0,11 W/mK Reaction to fire (Test method: NS-EN 13820): A1 Composition/content (Test method: NS-EN 13055-1): - Chloride < 0,1% Cl - Acid soluble sulfate < 0,4% SO3 - Total sulfur < 0,2% S |
Modelling and validation
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Fully compliant |
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Fully compliant |
Methodological compliance
Fully compliant |
Review compliance
Fully compliant |
Documentation compliance
Fully compliant |
Quality compliance
Fully compliant |
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Approval of overall compliance
Fully compliant |
Nomenclature compliance
Fully compliant |
Methodological compliance
Fully compliant |
Review compliance
Fully compliant |
Documentation compliance
Fully compliant |
Quality compliance
Fully compliant |
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Fully compliant |
Nomenclature compliance
Fully compliant |
Methodological compliance
Fully compliant |
Review compliance
Fully compliant |
Documentation compliance
Fully compliant |
Quality compliance
Fully compliant |
Administrative information
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2025-10-07T23:48:33 |
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| UUID | 1ec0a9c6-ba47-450a-bcb2-6151d78d21c4 |
| Date of last revision | 2025-08-13T13:42:20.0703004Z |
| Data set version | 00.03.000 |
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| Registration number | NEPD-12030-11985 |
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| Copyright | Yes |
| License type | Free of charge for all users and uses |
| Access and use restrictions | None |
Environmental indicators
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