Construction Specialties

EXPANSION JOINT COVERS LIFE IMPACT INFORMATION

This label is a declaration of the make-up of the product, highlighting critical life cycle information and potential human health impacts. It strives to be comprehensive, relevant, verifiable, and able to evolve as the products and processes change.

Label Version: AA-1a

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GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product:
CS Expansion Joint Cover All Aluminum Models
Manufacturer:
Construction Specialties, Inc.
6696 State Route 405
Muncy, PA 17756
http://www.c-sgroup.com
t: 1 (800) 233-8493
e: [protected email address]
Warranty Period:
Five years
Product Websites:
Product Life Impact — transparency.c-sgroup.com
Expansion Joint Covers home — www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers
Expansion Joint Covers FAQ — www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers/faq

PRODUCT CONTENT

Product Content*:
Aluminum (7429-90-5) Extrusion; Aluminum (7429-90-5) Sheet; EPDM Rubber (Mixture)
*Listed in order of highest quantity to least, at a minimum of 100 parts per million (ppm) content. 100ppm is approximately the minimum content at which an ingredient is added knowingly and purposefully. If a CAS number is associated with any ingredient, it will be provided next to that ingredient.
Health Summary:
As of the modification date listed above there are no known or suspected health impacts listed on any governmental watch lists for this product's content.

Recycled Content:
17-22% — Post-Consumer
50-52% — Pre-Consumer
Recycled Components:
Aluminum Extrusions: 52% pre-consumer, 22% post-consumer
Aluminum Sheet: 50% pre-consumer, 17% post-consumer

Content Source:
COMPONENT % BY WEIGHT* LOCATION
Aluminum Extrusion 0-100% Pennsylvania
Aluminum Sheet 0-100% New York
EPDM 0-1% Ohio
Other 0-15% Various

*Percentage varies by model; click here for specific product information.
Final Manuf. Location:
Muncy, Pennsylvania 17756

ECOLOGICAL BENCHMARKS

Total resources associated with Expansion Joint Cover’s mill finish (standard)

Water Use Intensity:
0 L/kg — liters per kilogram per product
Energy Use Intensity:
7.67 MJ/kg — megajoules per kilogram per product
(7.59 with annual 1% reduction goal)2
Carbon(CO2):
1.32 kgC/kg — kilogram of carbon per kilogram
(1.31 with annual 1% reduction goal)2

Total resources associated with clear anodized finish (optional)

Water Use Intensity:
78.25 L/kg — liters per kilogram per product
(77.45 with annual 1% reduction goal)2
Energy Use Intensity:
522.26 MJ/kg — megajoules per kilogram per product
(517.04 with annual 1% reduction goal)2
Carbon(CO2):
90.03 kgC/kg — kilogram of carbon per kilogram
(89.13 with annual 1% reduction goal)2

Manufacturer's Notes: 2. Construction Specialties' has an active water/energy/CO2 reduction program with annual goals, measurement
and reporting. Our reduction plan calls for 1% reduction over the previous year. Program monitored within its ISO 14001-2004.

RENEWABLES

Renewable Water:
   No reclaimed or on-site harvest water is used in the manufacturing process.
Renewable Energy:
   Yes, offsets 50% of manufacturing facility and 100% office through purchase of Green
Renewable Energy Certificates from Native Energy, South Burlington VT3.

Manufacturer's Notes: 3. Site specific energy consumption and REC reconciliation is monitored and reported annually and RECs are purchased/added as needed for maintaining 50%, 100% levels.

PACKAGING

This includes packaging as it is shipped to the site.

Packaging Contents:
MATERIAL VIRGIN POST-
CONSUMER		 PRE-CONSUMER
Wood Products Yes N/A N/A
Polyethylene Foam 90-100% 0-10% 0%
Kraft Paper 0% 40-50% 40-50%
Corrugated Cardboard 55% 0% 45%
EPS 80-90% 10-20% N/A
Nylon Strapping Yes N/A N/A

PRODUCT DESIGN PROCESS

For Reutilization?:
   Yes.
Closed Loop?:
   No.

RECYCLABILITY

Recycling Assistance?:
   Yes. Call 1 (800) 233-8493 or click here for assistance with local recycling.
Want Back Program?:
   Yes. Call 1 (800) 233-8493.
Recyclable Components:
Aluminum components.

OTHER

Care and Maintenance:
The Expansion Joint Cover material is comprised of a thermoplastic rubber and aluminum. General care and cleaning is achieved using a commercial grade cleaner and water. In no instance should an acid based product be used to clean the aluminum or rubber surfaces. For heavy cleaning of scuffmarks, a commercial grade spray cleaner can be used for spot cleaning and touch-up (Fantastik, 409, etc.). For unexposed Expansion Joint Covers there is no cleaning required to maintain performance. Any roof Expansion Joint Covers can be cleaned with a mild soap and water. Again, no acid based products should be used.

Any additional information concerning our products can be received through your representative, or by calling Construction Specialties, Inc. directly at 1-800-233-8493.

CERTIFICATIONS

Product:
*Cradle to Cradle Certified™ is a certification mark of MBDC exclusively licensed to
Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute™
Manufacturer:
  • ISO 9001:2008
  • ISO 14001:2004
Other:
  • Construction Specialties utilizes EPA SmartWaySM Transport Partners.
  • Construction Specialties is an EPA WasteWise Partner




Manufacturer's Notes: For more information on our Cradle to Cradle Certified™ models, visit www.c-sgroup.com/expansion-joint-covers/c2c-certified