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Process Data set: Cold-formed precision steel sections; Pickled hot-rolled precision steel sections; Continuously galvanized precision steel sections (en) en

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Most recent version of this data set:00.05.004

Key Data Set Information
Location PL
Geographical representativeness description -
Reference year 2026
Name
Cold-formed precision steel sections; Pickled hot-rolled precision steel sections; Continuously galvanized precision steel sections
Use advice for data set The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the declared products covers the product stage (modules A1–A5), the end-of-life stage (modules C1–C4) and the benefits and loads beyond the system boundary (module D), in accordance with EN 15804+A2 and ITB PCR A v1.6 (cradle-to-gate with options). The assessment includes the consumption of raw materials, energy and water, as well as emissions to air, water and soil and waste generated within the declared system boundary. It can be assumed that the total contribution of omitted processes does not exceed 5% of any environmental impact category. In accordance with EN 15804+A2, capital goods (machinery, buildings and production infrastructure) and employee transportation are excluded from the assessment
Technical purpose of product or process Cold-formed precision steel sections (Figure 2) are steel products characterized by high dimensional accuracy and excellent surface quality, intended for applications requiring precise dimensional tolerances. They are manufactured from cold-rolled steel strip. Round precision sections are produced from steel with thicknesses starting from 0.6 mm, while square, rectangular and oval sections are produced from steel with thicknesses starting from 0.8 mm. The product range includes round, square, rectangular, oval and special sections in a wide variety of dimensions. Typical applications include the automotive, furniture and general engineering industries. Pickled hot-rolled precision steel sections are steel products characterized by high dimensional accuracy and good surface quality. They are manufactured from pickled hot-rolled steel strip. The pickled surface provides a suitable base for further processing or coating. The product range includes sections in a wide variety of cross-sectional shapes and dimensions. Typical applications include the automotive, furniture and general engineering industries. Continuously galvanized precision steel sections are steel products manufactured from continuously galvanized steel strip, providing enhanced corrosion resistance due to the zinc coating. Available in a wide variety of cross-sectional shapes and dimensions, they combine high dimensional accuracy with excellent surface quality. Typical applications include the automotive, furniture and general engineering industries, particularly where increased corrosion resistance and durability are required. All additional technical information about the product is available on the manufacturer's website. -
General comment on data set The data selected for the LCA originate from ITB-LCI questionnaires completed by Stalprodukt S.A. and verified during the data audit. No primary data are older than five years and no generic datasets used are older than ten years. The representativeness, completeness, reliability and consistency of the collected data were assessed as good. The background data were obtained from the Ecoinvent v.3.11 database, supplemented, where appropriate, with specific data provided by suppliers. A specific Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data quality analysis was carried out as part of the input data verification. The allocation procedure applied in this EPD follows the general principles specified in ITB PCR A. Input and output data collected for the manufacturing process were allocated to the declared product groups on a mass basis, according to their share in the total production of the manufacturing plant. The environmental impacts of the declared products were subsequently calculated using the material composition and process data specific to each declared product group. All relevant input and output data associated with the production of the declared products were included in the assessment. The LCA model comprises raw materials, auxiliary materials, fuels, electricity, water consumption, transport, emissions and waste generated during the manufacturing process. In accordance with EN 15804+A2, capital goods (machinery, buildings and production infrastructure) and employee transportation were excluded from the assessment.
Copyright Yes
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Biogenic carbon content
  • Carbon content (biogenic): 0.0 kg
  • Carbon content (biogenic) - packaging: 0.0 kg
Time representativeness
Data set valid until 2031
Time representativeness description "2026-08-12" - "2031-08-12"
Technological representativeness
Technology description including background system -

Indicators of life cycle

IndicatorDirectionUnit Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A4
 Installation
A5
 De-construction
C1
 Transport
C2
 Waste processing
C3
 Disposal
C4
 Recycling Potential
D
Input
  • 2.75
  • 0.00354
  • 0.0043
  • 0.00425
  • 0.00219
  • 0.00108
  • 0.0000286
  • -6.15
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • -0.0606
Input
  • 2.75
  • 0.00354
  • 0.0043
  • 0.00425
  • 0.00219
  • 0.00108
  • 0.0000286
  • -6.21
Input
  • 32.2
  • 0.247
  • 0.0582
  • 0.052
  • 0.133
  • 0.0588
  • 0.00306
  • -36
Input
  • 0.0161
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • -0.012
Input
  • 32.2
  • 0.247
  • 0.0582
  • 0.052
  • 0.133
  • 0.0588
  • 0.00306
  • -36
Input
  • 0.427
  • 0.0000827
  • 0.0000053
  • 0.00000365
  • 0.0000601
  • 0.0000265
  • 7.62E-7
  • 0.998
Input
  • 0.00000116
  • 9.11E-7
  • 2.95E-8
  • 1.63E-8
  • 7.89E-7
  • 3.6E-7
  • 1.59E-8
  • -0.000517
Input
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0.000047
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Input
  • 0.0176
  • 0.000031
  • 0.0000158
  • 0.0000275
  • 0.0000162
  • 0.000052
  • 0.00000316
  • -0.031
Output
  • 0.993
  • 0.000277
  • 6E-7
  • 0.000519
  • 0.000193
  • 4.21E-9
  • 0.00000348
  • -1.38
Output
  • 13.1
  • 0.00492
  • 0.0000312
  • 0.026
  • 0.00413
  • 0.011
  • 0.0000806
  • -13.9
Output
  • 0.0000169
  • 1.84E-8
  • 4.35E-8
  • 5.13E-9
  • 3.95E-8
  • 3.13E-7
  • 3.18E-10
  • -0.0000281
Output
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Output
  • 0.0014
  • 7.64E-7
  • 6E-8
  • 0.00000224
  • 0.00000161
  • 3.92E-7
  • 3.32E-8
  • -0.00157
Output
  • 0.00000968
  • 6.18E-9
  • 5.25E-10
  • 3.87E-10
  • 8.54E-9
  • 4.89E-9
  • 5.9E-11
  • -0.0000298
Output
  • 0.0231
  • 0
  • 0.000173
  • 0.0000161
  • 0.0000587
  • 0.0598
  • 0.0000304
  • -0.0481
Output
No records found.
No records found.
No records found.
No records found.
No records found.
No records found.
No records found.
No records found.

IndicatorUnit Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A4
 Installation
A5
 De-construction
C1
 Transport
C2
 Waste processing
C3
 Disposal
C4
 Recycling Potential
D
Abiotic depletion potential - fossil resources (ADPF)
  • 32.2
  • 0.247
  • 0.058
  • 0.052
  • 0.133
  • 0.0587
  • 0.00306
  • -44.4
Abiotic depletion potential - non-fossil resources (ADPE)
  • 0.0000174
  • 5.89E-8
  • 1.67E-8
  • 1.19E-9
  • 3.27E-8
  • 1.4E-8
  • 1.86E-10
  • -0.000058
Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance (AP)
  • 0.0115
  • 0.0000675
  • 0.000038
  • 0.0000345
  • 0.00002
  • 0.000516
  • 8.76E-7
  • -0.0159
Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer (ODP)
  • 2.38E-8
  • 3.85E-9
  • 7E-11
  • 1.9E-11
  • 2.03E-10
  • 0.756
  • 3E-12
  • -3.08E-8
Eutrophication potential - freshwater (EP-freshwater)
  • 0.0015
  • 0.00000112
  • 0.0000065
  • 0.00000535
  • 6.47E-7
  • 4.19E-7
  • 1.1E-8
  • -0.00146
Eutrophication potential - marine (EP-marine)
  • 0.00259
  • 0.0000204
  • 0.0000055
  • 0.0000045
  • 0.00000483
  • 0.00175
  • 3.36E-7
  • -0.00319
Eutrophication potential - terrestrial (EP-terrestrial)
  • 0.00364
  • 0.000222
  • 0.0000465
  • 0.0000382
  • 0.0000521
  • 0.00332
  • 0.00000368
  • -0.0133
Global Warming Potential - biogenic (GWP-biogenic)
  • 0.00437
  • 0.0000568
  • 0.0001
  • 0.00000428
  • 0.00000605
  • 0.0000129
  • 5.62E-8
  • -0.0101
Global Warming Potential - fossil fuels (GWP-fossil)
  • 2.85
  • 0.0166
  • 0.00277
  • 2.77
  • 0.00933
  • 0.0619
  • 0.000125
  • -1.55
Global Warming Potential - land use and land use change (GWP-luluc)
  • 0.00178
  • 0.00000652
  • 0.0000012
  • 3.02E-7
  • 0.00000315
  • 0.00000977
  • 7.16E-8
  • -0.00304
Global Warming Potential - total (GWP-total)
  • 2.85
  • 0.0167
  • 0.00277
  • 0.00277
  • 0.00934
  • 0.0619
  • 0.000125
  • -1.54
Global warming potential except emissions and uptake of biogenic carbon (GWP-IOBC/GHG)
  • 2.846
  • 0.01664
  • 0.00267
  • 0.002766
  • 0.009334
  • 0.06189
  • 0.0001249
  • -1.53
Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential (POCP)
  • 0.00947
  • 0.000068
  • 0.000013
  • 0.0000111
  • 0.0000318
  • 0.000723
  • 0.00000133
  • -0.0107
Water (user) deprivation potential (WDP)
  • 1.25
  • 0.00114
  • 0.0012
  • 0.00118
  • 0.000704
  • 0.00138
  • 0.000135
  • -1.41

IndicatorUnit Production
A1-A3
 Transport
A4
 Installation
A5
 De-construction
C1
 Transport
C2
 Waste processing
C3
 Disposal
C4
 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 Comparative Toxic Unit for ecosystems (ETP-fw) 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - cancer effects (HTP-c) 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - non-cancer effects (HTP-nc) 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235 (IRP) 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions (PM) 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Potential Soil quality index (SQP) 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0