Lafarge Gypsum – Lafarge Finishing Compounds, Lafarge Jointing Plaster, SkimeLite/SkimeStone [ECG-Premium] [Cat. 1 - Manufactured]
Overview:
Lafarge Skimming, Jointing and finishing compounds are used in skim finish. Can be applied to plasterboard ceilings and walls, cement rendered and brick surfaces. Suitable for internal use only in residential/commercial and industrial applications.
Product Description:
Lafarge Jointing Compound is a powdered compound used for jointing plasterboard comprised largely of natural minerals and cellulose based compounds with no known health impacts. It has been specially developed using natural gypsum and additives providing the necessary mixing, workability and application properties needed for installation.
Lafarge Skimming Compound (Skim Lite and Skim Stone) and Lafarge Finishing Compound are powdered compounds used for skimming on the surface of plasterboard or sand-cement wall. They are used as an undercoat for all types of paintings. They have also been specially developed using natural gypsum and additives providing the necessary mixing, workability and application properties needed for installation. Product is suitable for use in highly humid environments.
The settling time for Skim Lite and Skim Stone are different and so depending on the weather condition, appropriate product is to be used.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Lafarge Jointing plaster: Available in 20Kg bag branded orange Lafarge Finishing Compound: Available in 25Kg bag branded purple Lafarge Skimming Compounds: Skim-Stone: available in 33Kg bag branded yellow, Skim-Lite available in 40Kg bag branded blue (internal use only). |
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Colours |
Not applicable |
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Warranty |
Applications vary with regard to conditions and requirements, should there be a query with regard to product, the site in question will be visited conducting a full investigation, followed by a report, and should the failure be as a direct result of product performance, Lafarge Gypsum will reach an agreement with parties concerned. |
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Expected Life |
Dependant on site conditions, environment and general maintenance of the building, products are claimed by Lafarge to be expected to last at least 10 years in both residential and commercial applications. Although in practical terms, if the surface is kept dry, stable and in good condition, there should be no reason for the product to degrade for many years after this time. |
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Indicative Costs |
Cost of supply: refer to price list, Cost of installation: available on request from applicator. |
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Purchase Options |
Available from Lafarge Gypsum SA, through branch network |
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Constituents |
Lafarge Jointing Compound:
Lafarge Finishing Compound and Lafarge Skimming Compound:
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Technical Specifications |
Skim-Lite: Coverage per 40kg :1-3mm thick 22m², 5-6mm thick 12m², 12-13mm thick 5m² Skim-Stone: Coverage per 40kg: 1-3mm thick 18m², 5-6mm thick 10m2, 12 13mm thick 3m²
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National & International Standards |
ISO 9001:2008: Quality management systems TS EN 13279-1 / TS EN 13279-2
Lafarge jointing plaster:
Lafarge finishing compound: |
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Country of Origin |
Lafarge Jointing and Finishing Compounds: Turkey Lafarge Skimming Compounds: Morrocco |
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Projects |
Lafarge skimming compounds are used throughout SA on projects where plaster board is used to complete the jointing process. Lafarge finishing compounds are used in various housing and industrial projects in the Western Cape, supply through branch network and selected distributors. |
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Preparation |
Products are mixed with water into a paste and applied to surface. Pour gradually the powder into the water; Let the product soak 2 – 3 minutes; Mix to get a homogenous paste; Let it rest for around 5 minutes; Mix again gently until the paste is thick enough to be applied. |
ECOSPECIFIER LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT
INTEGRATED DESIGN AND POLICY ISSUES
Lafarge Plasters and compounds are made with pure and clean gypsum free from heavy metals. Products are designed to minimize the efforts during the mixing and to avoid lumps formation. The absorption of Jointing compound mortar water by plasterboard surface is retarded by the means of special additives present in Jointing compound. These additives and other resins guarantee a long lasting adherence.
HUMAN HEALTH
Health
Over exposure to dust may result in respiratory irritation causing coughing and sneezing.
If dust is generated use a respirator or dust mask in accordance with local health & safety requirement. If no local requirement refer to BS4275:1974 or AS/NZS 1715 & 1716
If finished surface is to be sanded particular attention should be paid to provision of Personal Protective Equipment to minimise dust exposure.
The products have been submitted to the ecospecifier Cautionary Assessment Process ( ESCAP) and no issues of concern or red lights comments exist regarding the toxicity of the products.
Comfort
Products are made out of a breathing material and together with plasterboard (and if painted with a breathable paint) hence create a healthy atmosphere by allowing balancing of the moisture conditions within the building and mitigating the potential for condensation or moisture build up.
Indoor Environment Quality
Products have low to zero VOC content (less than 1g/litre of product). Volatile organic compounds are a large factor in the occurrence of poor indoor air quality.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Not applicable
Safety
Not applicable
Accessibility
Not applicable
ECOLOGICAL QUALITY
Terrestrial
Emissions – product may have aqueous saline emissions during the production phase from mined gypsum due to leaching of salt to land and processing by-product waste resulting in increased soil salinity .
Physical – Gypsum extraction has impacts on the physical attributes of the environment where the operations occur. Extraction of gypsum results in the removal and stockpiling of topsoil, sub soil and sand, and in the removal of overburden and inter-burden, resulting in modified soil/sand profiles, topography and drainage.
Aquatic
Emissions –Gypsum is leached typically with rainwater water when stored in large stockpiles in order to remove the salt from the raw mineral. This increases waterway salinity and turbidity.
Physical – No known physical impacts.
Atmosphere
Greenhouse (GHG) – No more than 50%of thegypsum plaster used by Lafarge is manufactured by calcinating raw gypsum, an energy intensive operation. The remaining gypsum used by Lafarge Gypsum South Africa is recovered through flue gas desulfurization from thermal plants overseas. This operation consists in the removal of sulphur dioxide from exhaust fumes by reaction with limestone to produce calcium sulphite and carbon dioxide. The desulfurization processes sulphur emissions that cause acid rain.
Greenhouse intensity –
Skim-Lite has a greenhouse intensity of 5.2 kgCO2 / per 40kg bag.
Skim-Stone has a greenhouse intensity of 4.29 kgCO2 / per 33kg bag
Lafarge finishing compound has a greenhouse intensity of 3.25 kgCO2 / per 25kg bag
Lafarge Jointing plaster has a greenhouse intensity of 2.6 kgCO2 / per 20kg bag
Source: University of Bath (UK)
Transport intensity –
Skim-Lite and Skim-Stone are manufactured in Morocco. GHG intensities for shipping theses products are shown below. Shipping port from country of origin is Casablanca. Destination port is Durban. Do these products reduce transport greenhouse emissions?
- Greenhouse Intensity for Container Shipping of Skim-Lite – 4.6222 kgCO2e / per functional unit
- Greenhouse Intensity for Container Shipping of Skim-Stone – 3.813315 kgCO2e / per functional unit
Lafarge Finishing compounds and Lafarge Jointing plaster are manufactured in Turkey. GHG intensities for shipping these products are shown below. Shipping port from country of origin is Istanbul. Destination port is Durban. Do these products reduce transport greenhouse emissions?
- Greenhouse Intensity for Container Shipping of Lafarge Finishing compounds – 2.730475 kgCO2e / per functional unit
- Greenhouse Intensity for Container Shipping of Lafarge Jointing plaster – 2.18438 kgCO2e / per functional unit
Table below provides land transportation greenhouse intensity figures to help calculate the greenhouse gas intensity of land transportation from shipping port.
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0.001451kgCO2e / kg.km |
0.000195kgCO2e / kg.km |
0.000169kgCO2e / kg.km |
Transport intensity figures sourced from Australian National Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990, 1995 and 1999 and WWF International, Inland Navigations and Emissions, 2005.
Operational efficiency – Products may be applied on appropriate plasterboard ceilings and walls, cement rendered and brick surfaces.
Re-use Efficiency –Products are non recyclable.
Toxics and Pollutants – No known toxics.
Ozone Depletion –Products do not produce Ozone Depleting substances.
Urban Heat Island Effects – None
Noise – Not applicable
Biodiversity
The product has no known impacts on biodiversity other than the physical and emission impacts on habitat described above. Lafarge has developed a partnership with WWF since 2000.
RESOURCE DEPLETION
Resource Efficiency
None
Embodied Fossil Fuel Energy
Skim-Lite has an embodied energy value of 72MJ/m2.
Skim-Stone has an embodied energy value of 59.4MJ/m2.
Lafarge finishing compound has an embodied energy value of 45MJ/m2.
Lafarge Jointing plaster has an embodied energy value of 36MJ/m2.
Source: University of Bath (UK)
Transport intensity –
Lafarge Finishing compounds and Lafarge Jointing plaster:
Products are manufactured in Turkey. Energy intensities for shipping products are shown below. Shipping port from country of origin is Istanbul. Destination port is Durban.
- Energy Intensity for Container Shipping of Lafarge finishing compound – 33.510375 MJ / per functional unit
- Energy Intensity for Container Shipping of Lafarge jointing plaster – 26.8083 MJ / per functional unit
Skim-Lite and Skim-Stone:
Products are manufactured in Morocco. Energy intensities for shipping products are shown below. Shipping port from country of origin is Casablanca. Destination port is Durban.
- Energy Intensity for Container Shipping of Skim-Lite – 56.727 MJ / per functional unit
- Energy Intensity for Container Shipping of Skim-Stone – 46.799776 MJ / per functional unit
Embodied Water
Manufacturer claims the following water usage:
Lafarge jointing plaster: 6 – 6.5 L. water to 10kg
Lafarge finishing compound: 6.5 – 7 L. water to 10kg
Skim-Lite and Skim-Stone: 55-65 mL/100g
Durability
Products are likely to last more than 10 years.
Reusability
Products can’t be reuse
Repairability
By preparing the area to be repaired as per manufacturers’ instructions, product can be mixed and repair completed.
Design for Dematerialisation
Products are not designed for dematerialisation.
Design for Disassembly
Products are not designed for disassembly.
Recyclability
Not recyclable, refer to MSDS sheets with regard to waste management Maintenance.
Product Takeback Scheme
Not implemented in SA as yet, although the products have a shelf life.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No
CORPORATE AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Audits and Environmental Reporting
All Lafarge quarries, sites and plants are required to carry out regular environmental audits every 4 years (with the last one carried out in 2010) and develop rehabilitation programmes that comply with the Group’s rigorous standards, as well as the requirements of the Department of Minerals and Energy
The Lafarge Group also publishes a publicity availability report. The latest version to date covers the year 2009 and has achieved A+ GRI rating.
Convictions
Information not available.
Environmental Policy
Yes
Social Enhancement Programs
Lafarge is a founding member of CSI (Cement Sustainability Initiative) which actively promotes responsible management and the worldwide reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by the industry.
Lafarge has also committed to a worldwide partnership with the environmental protection organisation, WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature). In South Africa, Lafarge is an integral part of the parent company’s worldwide environmental conservation programme.
Lafarge South Africa also participates in several community enhancement programmes, such as skills training, support of local economy and infrastructure, HIV/AIDS prevention etc… Please visit Lafarge website (www.lafarge.co.za) for further information.
Technology Transfer Programs
Yes. There is plan to plant sharing of information on a regular basis.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Yes, Lafarge Gypsum has implemented an internal Environmental Management System.
ECOSPECIFIER ISSUES OF CONCERN / RED LIGHTS
Results of the ESCAP have shown no issues of concern.
ECOSPECIFIER VERIFIED GREEN BUILDING SCHEME PRE-ASSESSMENT
Green Star SA™ Office Version 1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-13: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Green Star SA™ Retail Centre Version 1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-13: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Green Star™ SA Multi Unit Residential Version 1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-13: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
NOTE: the following tools have not been adopted in South Africa but are included for information purposes:
Green Star™ Australia Interiors Version 1.1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-11: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Green Star™ Australia Education Version 1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Green Star™ Australia Industrial Version 1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
Green Star™ Australia Healthcare Version 1 Compatibility
INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
IEQ-8: Volatile Organic Compounds: Adhesives and Sealants
ASSESSMENT COMPARISON
Other finishing materials.
KEYWORDS / ALTERNATIVES
Plaster, Jointing plaster, finishing, finishing compounds, finishing plaster, powdered compound, skimming compound, gypsum, gypsum compound, ceiling finish, wall finish
RELATED TOPICS
Adhesives & Sealants
RELATED KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES
Technical guide: Thermal Mass, Building Comfort & Energy Efficiency
CSI / SPECPACK CATEGORY & NUMBER
09 20 00 Plaster and gypsum board
NATSPEC CATEGORY AND NUMBER
None
Availability:
South Africa
Other information:
Information last verified on 17/11/2011.
CNBC Interview with Jean-Paul Croze, MD of Lafarge Gypsum
Assessment Criteria Satisfied
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