Process information
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| Location | DE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Geographical representativeness description | This declaration models the production in the plant CX Admixtures Salzkotten of CEMEX Admixtures GmbH in DE. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reference year | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Use advice for data set | Type of EPD: Cradle to gate. Module A1: Production of preliminary products.. Module A2: Transportation of preliminary products to the admixture plant.. Module A3: Production of concrete admixtures at the plant, including manufacturing and waste treatment.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Technical purpose of product or process | Concrete admixtures are chemical compounds utilized as constituent materials in the production of concrete, mortar, and grout. These additives are incorporated into various concrete formulations, including unreinforced, reinforced, and prestressed concrete, as well as site-mixed, ready-mixed, and precast concrete. The application of admixtures is governed by specific dosage rates and mixing procedures outlined in the manufacturer's technical documentation. Adherence to the manufacturer's guidelines and the product's Declaration of Performance is essential to ensure the admixture's efficacy and compliance with relevant standards. Proper application of admixtures contributes to the optimization of concrete properties, such as workability, strength development, and durability, in accordance with project requirements and industry specifications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| General comment on data set | Concrete admixtures are chemical compounds utilized as constituent materials in the production of concrete, mortar, and grout. These additives are incorporated into various concrete formulations, including unreinforced, reinforced, and prestressed concrete, as well as site-mixed, ready-mixed, and precast concrete. The application of admixtures is governed by specific dosage rates and mixing procedures outlined in the manufacturer's technical documentation. Adherence to the manufacturer's guidelines and the product's Declaration of Performance is essential to ensure the admixture's efficacy and compliance with relevant standards. Proper application of admixtures contributes to the optimization of concrete properties, such as workability, strength development, and durability, in accordance with project requirements and industry specifications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Copyright | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Data set valid until | 2030 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time representativeness description | 2024 - 2030-12-19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Technology description including background system | Admixtures are essential components in modern concrete technology, designed to enhance the performance and workability of concrete mixtures. These chemical additives are introduced during the mixing process to modify properties such as setting time, strength development, and durability. Admixtures can include water reducers, accelerators, retarders, and superplasticizers, each serving specific functions to meet diverse construction needs. By optimizing the concrete's characteristics, admixtures contribute to improved efficiency and sustainability in construction projects. They enable the use of lower water-cement ratios, which can lead to stronger and more durable concrete structures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Documentation compliance
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Quality compliance
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Administrative information
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| Time stamp (last saved) | 2025-12-19T18:01:37 |
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| UUID | fdc4b110-cf16-45f2-801b-bb5ad969e1ce |
| Data set version | 00.00.002 |
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| Registration number | NEPD-10816-10816-2 |
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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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