Carbocoat® 8000

Declaration details

Manufacturer

Carboline

Program operator

Smart EPD

Declaration number

SmartEPD-2026-148-0973-01

Date of issue

June 29, 2026

Valid until

June 29, 2031

Product category rules (PCR)

NSF PCR for Architectural Coatings (version 1)

Standard

ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2007

Functional unit

1 m2 of product of covered and protected substrate for a period of 60 years

System boundary

Cradle to grave (A1 - A3, A4, A5, B1 - B7, C1 - C4)

Product specificity

Product Specific

Manufacturing specificity

Facility Specific

Manufacturing plant

Carboline - Lake Charles (2425 Fruge Street, Lake Charles, LA, USA)

Product category

Finishes › PaintingAndCoating

Product SKU

Carbocoat® 8000

Product service life

5 years

Verifier

Amy Landis, Michigan Technological University

LCA software

SimaPro 10.2

Program instructions

Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.2.0, March 2025

Life cycle assessment results

Results per 1 m2 of product of covered and protected substrate for a period of 60 years.

Environmental Impact Assessment Results

Resource Use Indicators

Waste and Output Flow Indicators

Carbon Emissions and Removals

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

LIMESTONE (1317-65-3)

DIMETHYL CARBONATE (616-38-6)

AROMATIC HYDROCARBON (64742-95-6)

TERT-BUTYL ACETATE (540-88-5)

TITANIUM DIOXIDE (13463-67-7)

N-BUTYL ACETATE (123-86-4)

METHYL N-AMYL KETONE (110-43-0)

MICROCRYSTALLINE SILICA (14808-60-7)

METHYL ETHYL KETOXIME (96-29-7)

ETHYL BENZENE (100-41-4)

Scenarios

Transport to the building site (A4)

Fuel type

Diesel

Vehicle type

Truck and Trailer

Transport distance

1000 km

Capacity utilization

33%

Weight of products transported

0.238 kg

Packaging mass

0.0203 kg

End of life (C1-C4)

Collected separately

0.240 kg

Landfill

2.40 kg

Product description

Carbocoat® 8000 is a versatile, fast-drying Universal Alkyd Primer/Finish designed primarily for fabrication shops and structural steel applications where quick turnaround is essential. It is distinguished by its "universal" compatibility, allowing it to be top-coated by a wide range of chemistries, including acrylics, epoxies, urethanes, and even intumescent fireproofing, while maintaining a low-HAP and VOC-compliant profile. Applied at a 2–3 mils DFT with a 51% volume solids content, it provides robust corrosion resistance as a primer or can serve as a standalone flat finish for interior conditioned spaces. While it offers excellent dry temperature resistance up to 200°F (93°C), it is specifically restricted from use over galvanized steel or zinc-based primers, making it an ideal foundational layer for standard carbon steel fabrication.

Interpretation

Raw materials are sourced from suppliers, transported to manufacturing facilities, and mixed to produce products. The product stage (A1-A3) drives the environmental impact, due to raw material production and energy use. This impacts is amplified in the use phase due to recoatings, making B4 the largest contributor to the overall impact. Market and Technical service life scenarios differ depending on assumed estimated service life (ESL), with lower impacts for longer-lived products. Those scenarios are constructed using PCR prescriptions that are highly conservative, as they assumed the replacemnt of the full coating sytem. End-of-life impacts are relatively low, as products are assumed to be landfilled with building demolition waste. Switching to renewable energy is advised for products with high manufacturing energy demands. The manufacturer should explore lower-impact raw materials and work with suppliers using sustainable methods or renewable energy to enhance product sustainability.