f9d389b4-0dc0-4102-b075-8d295de33d23 ¾” Qual-Pex+ 'Easy Lay' pipe Data quality: The data collection took place in 2024. Data flows have been modelled as realistically as possible. The data quality assessment is based on the principle that the primary data used for materials and processes occurring at the production site is selected in the first instance. Where this is not available, other reference data is selected from appropriate sources. The following five criteria have been assessed for all generic datasets used in this LCA study: • Time-related coverage: All datasets are from Ecoinvent 3.9.1 (2021), ensuring data is less than 5 years old. • Geographical coverage: European datasets (RER) were prioritized to match the primary supply chain. Where unavailable, global data (GLO) was selected as the best alternative. • Technological coverage: Each dataset reflects the most typical technology available in the market during the dataset's reference period. • Completeness: All datasets include full upstream and downstream process chains to ensure completeness. • Uncertainty: Ecoinvent datasets include inherent uncertainty values, with precision levels averaging ±5% for primary material processes. Allocation: In accordance with EN 15804+A2, Section 6.4.3.3, the following allocation principles have been applied in this study: • Waste allocation: Any waste generated during the production process was allocated based on mass. For instance, production waste such as pipe cuttings and off-spec material was modelled as waste output. • Recycling and secondary material Use: Recycling processes have been modelled using a conservative approach. Recycled content is accounted for within the material production stages, while recycling credits for recovered material at the end of the pipe’s life are included in Module D. These allocation rules ensure compliance with EN 15804+A2 guidelines and provide a fair representation of environmental impacts throughout the product’s life cycle. Cut-off criteria: Exclusions The following elements are excluded from the scope of this LCA study in accordance with EN 15804+A2: • Commuting of employees to and from the production site • Machinery used within the facility (e.g., forklifts, maintenance equipment) • Office-related activities such as IT equipment, administrative energy consumption, and staff facilities • Capital goods and infrastructure (e.g., building construction and maintenance of the factory) These exclusions are considered immaterial and are unlikely to significantly affect the overall results. 1 2025 2030 "2025-08-28" - "2030-08-27" 2025-08-28 Primarily distributed and used within Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other European markets in both residential and light commercial sectors. The pipe is certified to EN ISO 21003, ensuring compatibility with European standards for piping systems. -Certified to EN ISO 21003 Available Diameters: • Imperial sizes: ½" (14.7mm), ¾" (21.0mm), and 1" (27.4mm) • Metric sizes: 16mm, 20mm, 26mm, and 32mm Available Lengths: • Coils: 50m, 100m, and 150m rolls • Straight lengths: Available in 3m and 6m options Flexibility: • The pipe's enhanced flexibility allows for smooth bending and installation without the need for special tools, while still maintaining sufficient rigidity to hold shape during installation. Pressure Ratings: • 12 bar at 20°C • 4 bar at 82°C • 3 bar at 92°C The Qual-Pex Plus+ 'Easy-Lay' pipe is a high-performance, multi-purpose piping system engineered for reliable distribution of hot and cold water, central heating, and underfloor heating. Manufactured in Ireland to meet rigorous quality standards, this next-generation solution combines durability with exceptional flexibility. Its unique lay-flat design enables faster, easier, and more cost-effective installations across residential and commercial applications. The Qual-Pex Plus+ pipe is compatible with a wide range of connection systems, including press, push-fit, and compression fittings, offering versatility and convenience on site. Designed for long-term performance and ease of use, it is ideal for modern plumbing and heating systems. This product is intended for use in: Potable hot and cold water distribution Radiator-based central heating systems Underfloor heating installations Domestic and light commercial building services Its flexibility, ease of handling, and compatibility with common fittings make it particularly well-suited for both new build and retrofit applications. The main components from the product are: Granules 97% EVOH barrier <1% Pigments <1% Adhesive material <1% Packaging <1% Qual-PEX Plus Easy Lay barrier pipe is a multilayer polyethelene pipe with an ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) oxygen barrier, suitable for use in hot and cold potable water systems, central heating, and underfloor heating applications. Compatible with press, push-fit, and compression fittings. EPD EPD Ireland PCR Part A, Version 2.1, 2022 specific dataset ecoinvent database (all versions) All the production and transport steps up to the factory gate are included in the system boundaries. This includes the transport to customer phase, construction phase, use phase, demolition phase and the waste processing phase. The LCA study is applicable to the Pipelife Ireland Solutions Ltd production location in Cork. A cradle-to-grave study is performed. Therefore, the analysis in this report covers the following phases: • A1 Production of input materials • A2 Transport • A3 Production process • A4 Transport to end user • B Usage Phase • C1 Demolition • C2 Transport to waste processor • C3 Waste processing • C4 Final waste disposal • D Benefits beyond system boundary All relevant inputs and outputs - like emissions, energy and materials - have been taken into account in this LCA. And in accordance with EN15804+A2, the total neglected input flows per module do not exceed 5% of energy usage and mass. This process outlines the life cycle of the pipe, following the EN 15804 standard phases (A1-D). Raw Material Supply (A1): The product is composed of granules, an EVOH barrier, pigments, and packaging materials. These components are sourced and prepared for transport. Transport to Production Site (A2): Raw materials are delivered to the production facility using EURO 6 trucks and bulk ships. Manufacturing (A3): At the production site, the raw materials undergo extrusion to form the final product shape. The product is then packaged for distribution. Transport to Construction Site (A4): The packaged product is transported to the construction site using EURO 6 trucks. Installation (A5): The product is installed on-site as part of the construction project. Usage Phase (B): The product remains in use throughout the building’s lifetime. This phase typically includes maintenance, repair, and replacement, though they are not specified here. End of Life (C): After its useful life, the product is deconstructed and transported to a waste processing facility. It then enters a recycling process. Benefits Beyond the System Boundary (D): Recycled materials are fed back into the system, potentially displacing the need for virgin materials in future production processes. Ole M. K. Iversen EN 15804+A2 Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant ISO 14025 Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant ISO 21930 Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant Fully compliant LCA.no AS 2025-08-28T18:11:54 ILCD format EPD Data Format Extensions v1.2 EPD Data Format Extensions v1.2 EPD-Datenformaterweiterungen v1.2 00.03.000 2025-08-28T14:56:54.5490448Z EPD Ireland EPDIE-25-202 Pipelife Ireland Solutions Ltd true Free of charge for all users and uses None EPD Ireland ¾” Qual-Pex+ 'Easy Lay' pipe General reminder flow Output 1 1 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured Use of renewable primary energy (PERE) Fornybar primærenergi brukt som energibærer (RPEE) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.150000000000 0.001880000000 0.228000000000 0.000528000000 0.011300000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000131000000 0.022500000000 0.000000000000 -0.097300000000 MJ Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials (PERM) Fornybar primærenergi brukt som energibærer (RPEE) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 MJ Total use of renewable primary energy resource (PERT) Total bruk av fornybar primærenergi (TPE) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.150000000000 0.001880000000 0.228000000000 0.000528000000 0.011300000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000131000000 0.022500000000 0.000000000000 -0.097300000000 MJ Use of non renewable primary energy (PENRE) Ikke fornybar primærenergi brukt som energibærer (NRPE) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 4.210000000000 0.142000000000 0.693000000000 0.038400000000 0.245000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.009530000000 0.495000000000 0.000000000000 -6.010000000000 MJ Use of non renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials (PENRM) Ikke fornybar primærenergi brukt som råmateriale (NRPM) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 4.730000000000 0.000000000000 0.042500000000 0.000000000000 0.236000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 MJ Total use of non renewable primary energy resource (PENRT) Total nicht erneuerbare Primärenergie (PENRT) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 8.940000000000 0.142000000000 0.735000000000 0.038400000000 0.481000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.009530000000 0.495000000000 0.000000000000 -6.010000000000 MJ Use of secondary material (SM) Bruk av sekundære materialer (SM) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 kg Use of renewable secondary fuels (RSF) Bruk av fornybart sekundære brensel (RSF) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 MJ Use of non renewable secondary fuels (NRSF) Bruk av ikke fornybart sekundære brensel (NRSF) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 MJ Use of net fresh water (FW) Netto bruk av ferskvann (W) General reminder flow Input 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.002630000000 0.000018900000 0.001350000000 0.000005290000 0.000141000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000001310000 0.000146000000 0.000000000000 -0.001710000000 m3 Hazardous waste disposed (HWD) Avhendet farlig avfall (HW) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000002650000 0.000000815000 0.000001210000 0.000000224000 0.000000269000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000055700 0.000001730000 0.000000000000 -0.000001680000 kg Non hazardous waste dispose (NHWD) Avhendet ikke-farlig avfall (NHW) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.009440000000 0.010600000000 0.004010000000 0.003160000000 0.000102000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000786000000 0.024400000000 0.000000000000 -0.004960000000 kg Radioactive waste disposed (RWD) Avhendet radioaktivt avfall (RW) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000003960000 0.000000038500 0.000003500000 0.000000011000 0.000000222000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000002730 0.000000420000 0.000000000000 -0.000002610000 kg Components for re-use (CRU) Komponenter for gjenbruk (CR) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 kg Materials for recycling (MFR) Materialer for resirkulering (MR) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.001060000000 0.000000000000 0.006230000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.118000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 kg Materials for energy recovery (MER) Materialer for energigjenvinning (MER) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 kg Exported electrical energy (EEE) Eksportert elektrisk energi(EEE) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000766000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 MJ Exported thermal energy (EET) Eksportert termisk energi (ETE) General reminder flow Output 0 0 0 0 undefined 0 Primary Measured 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.001910000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 MJ Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance (AP) Forsurningspotensial for kilder på land og vann (AP) 0 undefined 0 0.000859000000 0.000048500000 0.000199000000 0.000005890000 0.000052100000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000001460000 0.000123000000 0.000000000000 -0.000540000000 mol H+ eqv. Global Warming Potential - total (GWP-total) Globalt oppvarmingspotensial -totalt (GWPtotal) 0 undefined 0 0.240000000000 0.009280000000 0.034500000000 0.002450000000 0.015200000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000608000000 0.044200000000 0.000000000000 -0.160000000000 kg CO2 eqv. Global Warming Potential - biogenic (GWP-biogenic) Globalt oppvarmingspotensial - biogene kilder( GWP-biogenic) 0 undefined 0 0.002280000000 0.000015700000 -0.003360000000 0.000004760000 0.000656000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000001180000 0.010200000000 0.000000000000 -0.001510000000 kg CO2 eqv. Global Warming Potential - fossil fuels (GWP-fossil) Globalt oppvarmingspotensial - fossile brensler (GWP-fossil) 0 undefined 0 0.238000000000 0.009260000000 0.037800000000 0.002440000000 0.014500000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000607000000 0.034000000000 0.000000000000 -0.158000000000 kg CO2 eqv. Global Warming Potential - land use and land use change (GWP-luluc) Globalt oppvarmingspotensial arealbruk endringer i bruk av arealer (GWP-luluc) 0 undefined 0 0.000073400000 0.000004950000 0.000059600000 0.000001170000 0.000005540000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000291000 0.000030300000 0.000000000000 -0.000046200000 kg CO2 eqv. Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for ecosystems (ETP-fw) Økotoksisitet, ferskvann (ETP-fw) 0 undefined 0 0.267000000000 0.056900000000 0.109000000000 0.015000000000 0.025700000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.003720000000 0.174000000000 0.000000000000 -0.163000000000 CTUe Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions (PM) Partikkelutslipp (PM) 0 undefined 0 0.000000007190 0.000000000623 0.000000001210 0.000000000177 0.000000000500 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000044 0.000000002010 0.000000000000 -0.000000004660 disease incidence Eutrophication potential - marine (EP-marine) Overgjødslingspotensial til hav (EP-marine), hav og jord 0 undefined 0 0.000145000000 0.000011900000 0.000028100000 0.000001570000 0.000010100000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000390000 0.000041100000 0.000000000000 -0.000095000000 kg N eqv. Eutrophication potential - freshwater (EP-freshwater) Overgjødslingspotensial til ferskvann (EP-freshwater) 0 undefined 0 0.000003450000 0.000000071600 0.000002610000 0.000000019900 0.000000220000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000004950 0.000000827000 0.000000000000 -0.000002180000 kg P eqv. Eutrophication potential - terrestrial (EP-terrestrial) Overgjødslingspotensial til jord (EP-terrestrial) 0 undefined 0 0.001590000000 0.000128000000 0.000331000000 0.000016500000 0.000107000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000004090000 0.000394000000 0.000000000000 -0.001040000000 mol N eqv. Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - cancer effects (HTP-c) Toksisitet påvirkning på mennesker, kreft (HTP-c) 0 undefined 0 0.000000000022 0.000000000002 0.000000000023 0.000000000001 0.000000000002 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000019 0.000000000000 -0.000000000036 CTUh Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans - non-cancer effects (HTP-nc) Toksisitet påvirkning på mennesker, andre effekter enn kreft (HTP-nc) 0 undefined 0 0.000000000708 0.000000000036 0.000000000321 0.000000000009 0.000000000048 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000002 0.000000000193 0.000000000000 -0.000000001000 CTUh Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235 (IRP) Ioniserende stråling, helseeffekt (IRP) 0 undefined 0 0.005000000000 0.000061200000 0.004390000000 0.000017400000 0.000284000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000004310000 0.000570000000 0.000000000000 -0.003290000000 kBq U235 eqv. Potential Soil quality index (SQP) Påvirkninger knyttet til arealbruksendringer / jordkvalitet (SQP) 0 undefined 0 0.250000000000 0.128000000000 0.538000000000 0.038000000000 0.040300000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.009450000000 0.390000000000 0.000000000000 -0.138000000000 unitless Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer (ODP) Potensial for nedbryting av stratosfærisk ozon (ODP) 0 undefined 0 0.000000001680 0.000000000197 0.000000001060 0.000000000054 0.000000000119 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000013 0.000000000455 0.000000000000 -0.000000001050 kg CFC 11 eqv. Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential (POCP) Potensial for fotokjemisk oksidantdanning (POCP) 0 undefined 0 0.000444000000 0.000034900000 0.000105000000 0.000004360000 0.000029400000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000001080000 0.000101000000 0.000000000000 -0.000539000000 kg NMVOC eqv. Abiotic depletion potential - fossil resources (ADPF) Abiotisk utarmingspotensial for fossile ressurser, fosile brensler (ADP-fossil) 0 undefined 0 8.330000000000 0.134000000000 0.730000000000 0.036100000000 0.448000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.008970000000 0.465000000000 0.000000000000 -5.600000000000 MJ Abiotic depletion potential - non-fossil resources (ADPE) Abiotisk utarmingspotensial for ikke-fossile ressurser, mineraler (ADP-elements) 0 undefined 0 0.000001060000 0.000000023500 0.000000104000 0.000000006650 0.000000062900 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000001650 0.000000161000 0.000000000000 -0.000000683000 kg Sb-eqv. Water (user) deprivation potential (WDP) Utarmingspotensial for vannressurser (WDP) 0 undefined 0 0.191000000000 0.000605000000 0.046500000000 0.000169000000 0.009860000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000042000000 0.005110000000 0.000000000000 -0.127000000000 m3 world eqv. Global warming potential except emissions and uptake of biogenic carbon (GWP-IOBC/GHG) Globalt oppvarmingspotensial beregnet etter prinsippet om umiddelbar oksidasjon (GWP-IOBC) 0 undefined 0 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 0.000000000000 kg CO2 eqv.