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Process Data set: DESCALEX 25 KG (en) en

Key Data Set Information
Location NO
Geographical representativeness description Global maritime market
Reference year 2025
Name
DESCALEX 25 KG
Use advice for data set This EPD covers the life cycle modules A1–A3 (raw material extraction, transport to factory, and production), module A4 (transport to storage and further to Norwegian port). In addition it includes module A5 (waste treatment of packaging), module C3 (product waste processing/biogenic carbon) and module D (reuse, recovery, recycling of potential of waste). In cases where the product does not contain biogenic carbon, the data in module C3 will be zero. The system boundaries are defined according to EN 15804+A2.
Technical purpose of product or process Descalex is a dry acid concentrate formulated to remove rust and scale deposits from marine and industrial equipment. It is used for descaling boilers, diesel engine cooling water systems, condensers, evaporators, calorifiers and heat exchangers. The formulation contains corrosion inhibitors to help protect metals during cleaning, a colour indicator to show solution strength and an anti-foam agent to support efficient circulation and application. • Dry acid concentrated cleaner with corrosion inhibitors to help protect metals during use • Colour indicator for straightforward monitoring of solution strength • Anti-foam agent to support efficient circulation and application • Supplied as a concentrated powder for convenient handling and storage; see the safety data sheet for safety information • Used for removal of scale and rust from a wide range of systems, including boilers and diesel engine cooling water systems, as well as condensers, evaporators, calorifiers and heat exchangers
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. 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
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Biogenic carbon content
  • Carbon content (biogenic): 1.0 kg
  • Carbon content (biogenic) - packaging: 1.0 kg
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2030
Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system Appearance: Orange Density: 1,2 g/cm3 Form: Powder pH: 1,1 in 10 % solution

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A4
 Installation
A5
 Waste processing
C3
 Recycling Potential
D
Input
  • 3.917
  • 0.02168
  • 0.0005427
  • 0
  • -0.6821
Input
  • 0.406
  • 0
  • -0.406
  • 0
  • -0.2635
Input
  • 4.323
  • 0.02168
  • -0.4055
  • 0
  • -0.9455
Input
  • 44.13
  • 0.8023
  • 0.02817
  • 0
  • -0.1371
Input
  • 0.3403
  • 0
  • -0.1868
  • -0.1881
  • -0.04827
Input
  • 44.47
  • 0.8023
  • -0.1586
  • -0.1881
  • -0.1853
Input
  • 0.05108
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • -0.01941
Input
  • 0.01405
  • 0.000002022
  • 1.881E-7
  • 0
  • -0.008864
Input
  • 0.0004448
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • -7.029E-8
Input
  • 0.04276
  • 0.0001467
  • 0.00001151
  • 0
  • -0.002199
Output
  • 0.6029
  • 0.001553
  • 0.0001032
  • 0
  • -0.1732
Output
  • 20.68
  • 0.03292
  • 0.01578
  • 0
  • -0.4563
Output
  • 0.00003417
  • 0.00005435
  • 8.313E-9
  • 0
  • -0.00000381
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0.002438
  • 0
  • 0.101
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 5.5E-11
  • 0
  • 4.7E-11
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 7.585E-7
  • 0
  • 0.000001089
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0.000001294
  • 0
  • 0.000002345
  • 0
  • 0

IndicatorUnit Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A4
 Installation
A5
 Waste processing
C3
 Recycling Potential
D
Abiotic depletion potential - fossil resources (ADPF)
  • 44.49
  • 0.8021
  • 0.02817
  • 0
  • -0.2024
Abiotic depletion potential - non-fossil resources (ADPE)
  • 0.00009339
  • 1.081E-7
  • 6.708E-9
  • 0
  • -0.00000635
Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance (AP)
  • 0.0834
  • 0.0004731
  • 0.000008509
  • 0
  • -0.001094
Global Warming Potential - biogenic (GWP-biogenic)
  • -0.03349
  • 0.0001038
  • 0.04639
  • 0
  • 0.02529
Global Warming Potential - fossil fuels (GWP-fossil)
  • 4.123
  • 0.06357
  • 0.007236
  • 0
  • -0.1999
Global Warming Potential - total (GWP-total)
  • 4.091
  • 0.06373
  • 0.05362
  • 0
  • -0.1748
Global Warming Potential - land use and land use change (GWP-luluc)
  • 0.002648
  • 0.00005876
  • 7.057E-7
  • 0
  • -0.0002339
  • 4.128
  • 0.06365
  • 0.007238
  • 0
  • -0.2004
Eutrophication potential - freshwater (EP-freshwater)
  • 0.0009648
  • 0.000005225
  • 1.84E-7
  • 0
  • -0.00006784
Eutrophication potential - marine (EP-marine)
  • 0.02324
  • 0.0002096
  • 0.000004335
  • 0
  • -0.0002015
Eutrophication potential - terrestrial (EP-terrestrial)
  • 0.1773
  • 0.002291
  • 0.00003512
  • 0
  • -0.00217
Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential (POCP)
  • 0.04952
  • 0.00067
  • 0.0000126
  • 0
  • -0.0007143
Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer (ODP)
  • 5.509E-8
  • 1.269E-9
  • 4.1E-11
  • 0
  • -2.795E-9
Water (user) deprivation potential (WDP)
  • 2.866
  • 0.00487
  • 0.0008013
  • 0
  • -0.07496

IndicatorUnit Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A4
 Installation
A5
 Waste processing
C3
 Recycling Potential
D
1This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on human health of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due to radioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some construction materials is also not measured by this indicator.
2The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties on these results are high or as there is limited experiences with the indicator.
Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235 (IRP) 1
  • 0.1466
  • 0.00199
  • 0.00003849
  • 0
  • -0.01523
Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions (PM) 2
  • 2.985E-7
  • 1.904E-9
  • 1.69E-10
  • 0
  • -1.594E-8
Potential Soil quality index (SQP) 2
  • 19.91
  • 0.5261
  • 0.01631
  • 0
  • -3.382
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - non-cancer effects (HTP-nc) 2
  • 6.956E-8
  • 1.27E-10
  • 4.6E-11
  • 0
  • -3.686E-9
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - cancer effects (HTP-c) 2
  • 2.537E-8
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • -2.69E-10
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for ecosystems (ETP-fw) 2
  • 25.66
  • 0.08279
  • 0.01568
  • 0
  • -0.8236