SaflexTM LiteCarbonTM Clear

This Environmental Product Declaration presents the environmental impact of 1 m² Saflex LiteCarbon Clear. Developed from a holistic approach to sustainability, Saflex LiteCarbon Clear is Eastman’s first-generation, reduced-carbon-footprint PVB interlayer. Saflex LiteCarbon Clear is the result of a comprehensive sustainability strategy that uses various approaches, including pre-consumer recycled content (ISO 14021), manufacturing energy efficiency, an optimized supply chain and operational excellence.

Compared to our baseline Saflex LCA performance, Saflex LiteCarbon Clear enables reduction of laminated glass embodied carbon and supports glass professionals’ scope 3 reduction goals.

Using Saflex™ LiteCarbon™ Clear contributes to LEED and BREEAM green building certification credits. The product provides unaltered aesthetics of laminated glass where safety, security, and acoustic attributes identical to conventional laminated Saflex products. Processable and compatible like any standard Saflex PVB interlayer.

Eastman conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental profile of Saflex LiteCarbon Clear PVB interlayer. These condensed EPD results are based on a full LCA base report that meets ISO 14040/14044 rules and guidelines and has undergone a successful, third-party review.