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Process Data set: Oil & Anthracite-fired bricks (en) no

Key Data Set Information
Location GB
Geographical representativeness description This declaration models the production in the plant HG Matthews of HG Matthews in GB.
Reference year 2025
Name
Oil & Anthracite-fired bricks
Use advice for data set Type of EPD: Cradle to gate with options, modules C1-C4, and D. Module A1: Extraction and processing of raw materials. Module A2: Transportation of raw materials to the plant. Module A3: Brick production at the plant and waste treatment. Module A4: Transportation to the installation site. Module C1: Demolition/Dismantling. Module C2: Transportation of demolished bricks for waste processing. Module C3: Sorting of waste components and recycling of bricks and mineral wool. Module C4: Disposal of bricks and mineral wool. Module D: Credits and burdens from the use of demolished bricks as a replacement for primary materials.
Technical purpose of product or process Bricks are commonly used in the construction of walls, facades, and pavements, providing structural support and aesthetic appeal. They are also favored in both residential and commercial buildings for their strength, longevity, and low maintenance needs.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • OEKOBAU.DAT: 1.3.02 1 / 1.3 / 1.3.02
General comment on data set Bricks are commonly used in the construction of walls, facades, and pavements, providing structural support and aesthetic appeal. They are also favored in both residential and commercial buildings for their strength, longevity, and low maintenance needs.
Copyright Yes
Owner of data set
Content declaration
NameMass (%)Mass (kg)RenewableRecyclableRecycledCAS numberEC numberComment
Product
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Material properties of the reference flow
    • gross density: 1460.0 kg/m^3
Biogenic carbon content
  • Carbon content (biogenic): 0.0 kg
  • Carbon content (biogenic) - packaging: 0.0 kg
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2030
Time representativeness description 2024 - 2030-11-19
Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system Bricks are rectangular building units typically made from clay, shale, or concrete, hardened by firing or curing. They are known for their durability, thermal mass, and fire resistance, making them a staple in construction for centuries.

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Production
A1-A3
Transport
A4
Installation
A5
Use
B1
Maintenance
B2
Repair
B3
Replacement
B4
Refurbishment
B5
Operational energy use
B6
Operational water use
B7
De-construction
C1
Transport
C2
Waste processing
C3
Disposal
C4
Recycling Potential
D
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 438.8
  • 7.405
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.003058
  • 1.233
  • 0.213
  • 0.7795
  • -7.019
Input
  • 36.4
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 3042
  • 466.8
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.4999
  • 77.73
  • 34.81
  • 38.12
  • -21.45
Input
  • 0.4622
  • 0.06786
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.00003247
  • 0.0113
  • 0.002261
  • 0.04339
  • -1.052
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 7.4E+2
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 3.125
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 7.4E+2
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 2.6E+2
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 438.8
  • 7.405
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.003058
  • 1.233
  • 0.213
  • 0.7795
  • -7.019
Input
  • 3006
  • 466.8
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.4999
  • 77.73
  • 34.81
  • 38.12
  • -21.45

IndicatorUnit Production
A1-A3
Transport
A4
Installation
A5
Use
B1
Maintenance
B2
Repair
B3
Replacement
B4
Refurbishment
B5
Operational energy use
B6
Operational water use
B7
De-construction
C1
Transport
C2
Waste processing
C3
Disposal
C4
Recycling Potential
D
  • 0.0005903
  • 0.00008885
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 1.37E-8
  • 0.0000148
  • 9.541E-7
  • 0.000001951
  • -0.00001506
  • 3042
  • 466.8
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.4999
  • 77.73
  • 34.81
  • 38.12
  • -21.45
  • 1.954
  • 0.07344
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.0003449
  • 0.01223
  • 0.02402
  • 0.009529
  • -0.01271
  • 0.05082
  • 0.002188
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.000001113
  • 0.0003644
  • 0.00007753
  • 0.00006955
  • -0.00006493
  • 0.5626
  • 0.01926
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.00016
  • 0.003208
  • 0.01114
  • 0.004074
  • -0.005033
  • 6.153
  • 0.2083
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.001751
  • 0.03469
  • 0.122
  • 0.04456
  • -0.05882
  • 1.386E+4
  • 110.6
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.07084
  • 18.42
  • 4.933
  • 3.894
  • -10.62
  • -0.3492
  • 0.0156
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.000003815
  • 0.002597
  • 0
  • 0
  • -0.04654
  • 269.3
  • 31.09
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.03822
  • 5.177
  • 2.662
  • 1.531
  • -1.47
  • 1.356
  • 0.01104
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.000003322
  • 0.001839
  • 0.0002313
  • 0.0002455
  • -0.0001657
  • 270.3
  • 31.12
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.03823
  • 5.182
  • 2.662
  • 1.531
  • -1.517
  • 0.00005214
  • 1.99E-7
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 1.494E-10
  • 3.314E-8
  • 1.04E-8
  • 6.437E-9
  • -2.394E-8
  • 0.000002492
  • 3.078E-7
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 6.781E-11
  • 5.126E-8
  • 4.723E-9
  • 5.89E-9
  • -1.393E-8
  • 13.73
  • 0.567
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.0002237
  • 0.09443
  • 0.01558
  • 0.03258
  • -0.2474
  • 0.000002864
  • 6.479E-7
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 5.849E-10
  • 1.079E-7
  • 4.073E-8
  • 5.706E-8
  • -2.074E-8
  • 0.00004167
  • 0.000003029
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 9.799E-9
  • 5.044E-7
  • 0.000006186
  • 2.411E-7
  • -3.483E-7
  • 2.1
  • 0.1275
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.0005223
  • 0.02123
  • 0.03637
  • 0.01799
  • -0.0168
  • 868.8
  • 469.4
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.03502
  • 78.17
  • 2.439
  • 77.16
  • -48.44
  • 16.23
  • 2.345
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • ND
  • 0.001224
  • 0.3904
  • 0.08522
  • 0.1292
  • -1.035