2. 1. 3. Limit for the plastic content of mineral products


description relevant product categories 

explanation

The plastic content of mineral products such as plaster finish or walling materials should be limited because:

 
minimum requirement

The plastic content of solid building materials, building boards, plastering and mortar must not exceed 3% by weight. In the case of mortar used for finishing, the total weight of the mortar without water added shall be used as a reference. This does not apply to plastering in thermal insulation composite systems.

 

Proof:

Manufacturer's declaration.

 

Products awarded the following label meet the relevant criteria:

 

Alternatively, the corresponding baubook declaration may serve as evidence (www.baubook.info/oea).

 
background, sources
 

baubook green procurement
Harmonised “EcoBuildingCriteria” provided by “ÖkoKauf Wien” and “service package sustainable construction in Vorarlberg”