Adfil Construction Fibers: Adfil®Durus

Declaration details

Manufacturer

Chryso Saint-Gobain

Program operator

Smart EPD

Declaration number

SmartEPD-2026-120-0772-01

Date of issue

March 5, 2026

Valid until

March 5, 2031

Product category rules (PCR)

Smart EPD® Part A Product Category Rules for Building and Construction Products and Services, 1000, v1.2 (version 1.2)

Standard

ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017

Declared unit

1 kg of product

System boundary

Cradle to gate (A1 - A3)

Product specificity

Product Average

Manufacturing specificity

Facility Specific

Manufacturing plant

Adfil Construction Fibers (Industriestraat 39, 9240 Zele, Belgium)

Product category

Concrete

Verifier

Rifat Karim, Independent Consultant

LCA software

GaBi 10.9.1.10

Program instructions

Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.2.0, March 2025

Life cycle assessment results

Results per 1 kg of product.

Environmental Impact Assessment Results

Resource Use Indicators

Waste and Output Flow Indicators

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

Hazardous substances

No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product.

Product description

Adfil®Durus polypropylene macro-synthetic fibers have revolutionized concrete construction, eliminating the need for steel mesh or fibers in many applications. Durus EasyFinish offers superior performance and cost savings as well as health and safety advantages for concrete suppliers, contractors and designers alike.

Adfil®Durus S500 is a high-performance macrofiber made from polypropylene, designed for concrete reinforcement. It enhances the durability, tensile strength, and crack resistance of concrete, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional steel reinforcement. The fibers ensure uniform distribution in the mix, improving performance and reducing shrinkage cracks. Adfil Durus S500 is CE-certified and provides an eco-friendly solution for construction applications.

Products included:

Adfil®Durus S500, EasyFinish

Interpretation

Polypropylene production is the dominant contributor to the global warming potential (GWP), due to its crude‑oil‑based production and associated carbon‑intensive processes.

In contrast, all other raw materials and manufacturing processes contribute less than 10% to GWP for Adfil Construction Fibers: Adfil®Durus. Electricity and packaging drive the modest impacts in Module A3 but remain minor relative to the polypropylene granulate used in Module A1.

Given this imbalance in contribution, Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals should prioritize supplier collaboration and engagement specifically on polypropylene feedstocks. Improving data quality, pushing for lower‑carbon PP sources, transitioning to alternative chemistries where feasible, or encouraging supplier‑level decarbonization (e.g., renewable energy, energy efficiency, or lower‑impact crude oil inputs) would yield the most meaningful reductions in the product’s overall GWP.