Sustainability

Here you will find frequently asked questions with answers related to Environment and Sustainability...


Where can I find climate declarations (EPD) for illbruck?

Climate declarations (EPD) for illbruck's products can be downloaded under Technical documentation in our Technical zone.

What are the EU's training requirements for handling diisocyanate products?

For many years, there has been rules for so-called thermoset training and medical checks when handling diisocyanate products but also, for example, epoxy and methyl methacrylate products (MMA).

As of August 24, 2023, a new EU training requirement applies when handling polyurethane and polyurea products and all other products that contain more than 0.1% free monomers of diisocyanates. The training must be renewed every five years. Read more here!

What is the easiest way to find environmentally assessed products that are registered in the construction product system?

Several of illbruck's products are registered in various building materials systems. To easily filter environmentally assessed products, go to Product Finder.

The safety data sheet is more than 3 years old, can you please update it?

It is not specified in REACH how old safety data sheets may be. According to REACH, updating of  Safety Data Sheets must be done as soon as new information that may affect risk management measures or new information about hazards becomes available. Safety data sheets are updated continuously.

Do you have CE marking on the products?

CE marking describes the purpose for which e.g. the joint compound is tested and approved for. Not all products are CE marked as there is no harmonized standard for all product groups. The CE mark is printed on the carton and on the product if it is CE marked.

Do you have a DoP (EN=Declaration of Performance) for the product?

DoP - Declaration of Performance is a document that describes the CE marking for the product. Available for download on the a product page and in the Technical Zone

Why is the product not in e.g. BASTA? Can you get it rated?

We update the systems continuously as products are assessed. When an update takes place and what the result will be, we cannot answer in advance.