Environmental Product Declaration
Solar Gard® HILITE (LX) Solar Control films up to 3 mil
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Solar Gard® HILITE (LX) Solar Control films up to 3 mil, manufactured by Solar Gard Saint-Gobain. Declaration SmartEPD-2025-059-0377-01, prepared according to Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.01, valid until March 28, 2030.
- Declared unit
- 1 m2 of product
- Valid until
- March 28, 2030
- PCR
- Smart EPD Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.01
Declaration details
- Manufacturer
- Solar Gard Saint-Gobain
- Program operator
- Smart EPD
- Declaration number
- SmartEPD-2025-059-0377-01
- Date of issue
- March 28, 2025
- Valid until
- March 28, 2030
- Product category rules (PCR)
- Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.01 (version 1.01)
- Standard
- ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017
- Declared unit
- 1 m2 of product
- System boundary
- Cradle to gate with other options (A1 - A3, A4, A5, C1 - C4)
- Product specificity
- Product Specific
- Manufacturing specificity
- Facility Specific
- Manufacturing plant
- Solar Gard (4540 Viewridge Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, USA)
- Product category
- Openings › Glazing
- Product service life
- 16 years
- Verifier
- Rifat Karim, Independent Consultant
- LCA software
- GaBi 8.0
- Program instructions
- Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.1.0, November 2022
Life cycle assessment results
Results per 1 m2 of product.
Environmental Impact Assessment Results
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWP-total | kg CO2 eq | 3.02e+0 | 2.12e-2 | 1.97e-1 | 4.00e-4 | 9.00e-4 | 5.30e-3 | 1.03e-1 |
| GWP-fossil | kg CO2 eq | 3.03e+0 | 2.12e-2 | 1.72e-1 | 4.00e-4 | 9.00e-4 | 4.00e-3 | 1.03e-1 |
| GWP-biogenic | kg CO2 eq | -1.41e-2 | 0 | 1.67e-2 | 2.58e-6 | 4.19e-7 | 1.30e-3 | 5.99e-6 |
| GWP-luluc | kg CO2 eq | 1.20e-3 | 0 | 7.30e-3 | 5.65e-7 | 3.46e-7 | 4.52e-6 | 5.87e-7 |
| ODP | kg CFC 11 eq | 5.83e-7 | 4.89e-13 | 3.17e-8 | 2.22e-11 | 1.78e-10 | 4.56e-10 | 2.60e-10 |
| AP | kg SO2 eq | 2.44e-2 | 1.48e-4 | 1.36e-3 | 1.88e-6 | 5.51e-6 | 2.16e-5 | 2.53e-5 |
| EP | kg N eq | 1.48e-3 | 9.89e-6 | 9.14e-5 | 4.70e-8 | 3.38e-7 | 1.26e-6 | 3.27e-6 |
| POCP | kg O3 eq | 1.45e-3 | 1.02e-5 | 7.69e-5 | 5.33e-8 | 3.74e-7 | 1.28e-6 | 1.95e-6 |
Resource Use Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERE | MJ | 3.45e+0 | 0 | 2.84e-1 | 6.00e-4 | 2.00e-4 | 2.90e-3 | 5.00e-4 |
| PERM | MJ | 1.08e-1 | 0 | 4.90e-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PERT | MJ | 3.55e+0 | 0 | 2.89e-1 | 6.00e-4 | 2.00e-4 | 2.90e-3 | 5.00e-4 |
| PENRE | MJ | 4.87e+1 | 2.72e-1 | 2.65e+0 | 5.90e-3 | 1.39e-2 | 4.68e-1 | 2.75e-2 |
| PENRM | MJ | 2.52e+0 | 0 | 1.04e-1 | 0 | 0 | -3.97e-1 | 0 |
| PENRT | MJ | 5.12e+1 | 2.72e-1 | 2.77e+0 | 5.90e-3 | 1.39e-2 | 7.15e-2 | 2.75e-2 |
| ADP-fossil | MJ | 5.12e+1 | 2.72e-1 | 2.76e+0 | 5.90e-3 | 1.39e-2 | 7.15e-2 | 2.75e-2 |
| SM | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NRSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FW | m3 | 2.14e-2 | 1.00e-4 | 2.70e-3 | 1.00e-3 | 1.67e-6 | 2.98e-5 | 1.55e-5 |
| RE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Waste and Output Flow Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | 2.42e-2 | 0 | 1.20e-3 | 3.23e-9 | 3.46e-8 | 1.09e-7 | 1.12e-7 |
| NHWD | kg | 2.79e+1 | 0 | 1.41e+0 | 2.00e-4 | 1.00e-3 | 5.30e-3 | 6.27e-2 |
| RWD | kg | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND |
| HLRW | kg | 1.24e-4 | 0 | 8.72e-6 | 2.10e-8 | 8.98e-8 | 2.39e-7 | 1.03e-7 |
| ILLRW | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CRU | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MFR | kg | 3.08e-2 | 0 | 4.60e-3 | 0 | 0 | 1.71e-2 | 0 |
| MER | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MNER | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EEE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EET | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carbon Emissions and Removals
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCRP | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEP | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCRK | kg CO2 | -7.57e-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEK | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 7.57e-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEW | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CCE | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CCR | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CWNR | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.
Material composition
| Material/Component Category | Origin | % Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Film | 59 | |
| Acrylic Adhesive | 11 | |
| Coating | 0.7 | |
| Release Liner (PET) | 29 |
| Packaging material | Origin | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Cardboard Box | 0.0015 | |
| Cardboard Core | 0.0012 | |
| LDPE Sleeves | 0.00003 | |
| End Plug - Cardboard or HDPE | 0.0001 | |
| End Plates - MDF | 0.0009 | |
| Pallet - Wood | 0.010 | |
| Shrink Wrap - LLDPE | 0.0004 |
| Biogenic carbon content | kg C per m2 |
|---|---|
| Biogenic carbon content in product | 0 |
| Biogenic carbon content in accompanying packaging | 0.00756 |
Hazardous substances
No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product.
Scenarios
Transport to the building site (A4)
- Vehicle type
- Truck
- Transport distance
- 2923 km
- Weight of products transported
- 0.082 kg
- Packaging mass
- 0.0425 kg
End of life (C1-C4)
- Collected separately
- 0.012 kg
- Collected with mixed construction waste
- 0.070 kg
- Recycling
- 0.012 kg
- Landfill
- 0.038 kg
- Incineration with energy recovery
- 0.031 kg
- Product or material for final disposal
- 0.0819 kg
Product description
The Solar Gard range of HILITE (LX) architectural solar control films provide solutions for upgrading and enhancing the performance of existing glass and facades in homes and commercial buildings. These films improve thermal comfort in both summer and winter, enhance visual comfort, and reduce the need for cooling.
HILITE (LX) architectural solar control films are composed of multiple layers of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) with a proprietary stack of metal(s) applied through a process called sputtering. This method ensures superior density and bond strength compared to vapor deposition and other metallization techniques. All films have a scratch-resistant coating specifically designed to protect its surface during installation and cleaning, ensuring long-term durability for the life of the film. The Solar Gard HILITE (LX) range is available in various performance levels and shades to meet diverse customer needs and specifications.
Product Benefits
Superior spectral selectivity blocks heat while letting in natural light
Reduces energy consumption
Improves indoor comfort through high heat rejection
Increases occupants wellbeing and productivity
Substantially reduces glare without blocking views
Shields occupants from harmful UVA and UVB rays with an SPF equivalent of 285+
Mitigates the negative effects of UV radiation on interior finishes
Introduces sustainable solutions in the context of LEED
Reduces the risk of injury from broken glass in the event of breakage
All Solar Gard films undergo rigorous inspection and endurance testing to guarantee long-lasting performance and customer satisfaction. Additionally, Solar Gard offers warranties, covering a lifetime for residential applications.
In total this EPD covers eight (8) internal solar control window films. The reference product for this group is Solar Gard HILITE (LX) 70 (supplied as roll of 1.52 m / 60 wide and 30.5 m / 100 ft long). The variability between any of the products covered in this EPD and the reference product HILITE (LX) 70 remains within 10% for GWP, as required by the governing PCR.
The Performance Specifications table in the Further Information section provides an overview of the solar control film product references covered in this EPD.
Solar Gard can provide detailed data for any product included in this EPD upon request.
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Interpretation
For GWP, the majority of contribution to this environmental impact is from the production modules (A1 – A3). This is primarily because the sources of greenhouse gas emissions are predominant in this part of the life cycle. CO2 emissions are generated upstream from the production of electricity and is also released on site by the combustion diesel and natural gas. Other sections of the life cycle also contribute to the GWP. However, the production modules contribute to over 80% of the contribution. Emissions from waste disposal in A5 (disposal after installation) and C (transport and disposal at the end of life) generate the second highest percentage of greenhouse gas emissions.
LCIA results are relative expressions and do not predict impacts on category endpoints, the exceeding of thresholds, safety margins or risks. EPDs are comparable only when they follow the same PCR, functional unit and system boundary. The full EPD (PDF) contains the methodology, scenario assumptions and verification statement.