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Process Data set: Plexiglass ; PMMA: Polymethyl Methacrylate (also known as Acrylic or Plexiglass); Two-stage condensation process (en) en zh

Key Data Set Information
Location JX-CN
Name
Plexiglass ; PMMA: Polymethyl Methacrylate (also known as Acrylic or Plexiglass); Two-stage condensation process
Use advice for data set When utilizing this data for Life Cycle Assessment, ensure that the specific energy consumption and emissions related to the two-stage condensation process are accurately accounted for. Consider the final product's entire lifecycle, and if PMMA recycling is applicable, include necessary considerations for post-consumer waste management and recycling efficiencies.
Technical purpose of product or process The process described refers to the production of PMMA, commonly known as acrylic glass or plexiglass, which is utilized in applications requiring transparency and high resistance to breakage. Examples include the manufacturing of windows, lenses, and shields in various industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics.
Classification
Class name : Hierarchy level
  • ILCD: Unit processes / Materials production / Glass and ceramics
General comment on data set The process described refers to the production of PMMA, commonly known as acrylic glass or plexiglass, which is utilized in applications requiring transparency and high resistance to breakage. Examples include the manufacturing of windows, lenses, and shields in various industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics.
Copyright No
Owner of data set
Quantitative reference
Reference flow(s)
Technological representativeness
Flow diagram(s) or picture(s)
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LCI method and allocation
Type of data set Unit process, single operation
Deviation from LCI method principle / explanations None
Deviation from modelling constants / explanations None
Data sources, treatment and representativeness
Deviation from data cut-off and completeness principles / explanations None
Deviation from data selection and combination principles / explanations None
Deviation from data treatment and extrapolations principles / explanations None
Data source(s) used for this data set
Completeness
Completeness of product model No statement
Validation
Type of review
Dependent internal review
Reviewer name and institution
Data generator
Data set generator / modeller
Data entry by
Time stamp (last saved) 2024-01-23T15:41:05+08:00
Publication and ownership
UUID f6c55265-2689-4246-9391-da3d28fb1e39
Date of last revision 2024-04-20T14:49:51.513173+08:00
Data set version 00.01.005
Permanent data set URI https://lcadata.tiangong.world/showProcess.xhtml?uuid=f6c55265-2689-4246-9391-da3d28fb1e39&version=01.00.000&stock=TianGong
Owner of data set
Copyright No
License type Free of charge for all users and uses

Inputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow Energy carriers and technologies / Electricity 372.96 MJ372.96 MJ
Product flow Materials production / Plastics 1091.9350000000002 kg1091.9350000000002 kg

Outputs

Type of flow Classification Flow Location Mean amount Resulting amount Minimum amount Maximum amount
Product flow Materials production / Plastics 998.097 kg998.097 kg
Elementary flow Emissions / Emissions to air / Emissions to non-urban air or from high stacks 94.66 MJ94.66 MJ