EPD-IES-0027425:001

Rigid Conduit

Rigid conduit, also known as a rod or insulated conduit, is a straight protective tube used to route and protect electrical cables; it is supplied in straight lengths (typically 2–3 meters). It’s manufactured from polypropylene; it’s non-flame propagating, halogen free and low smoke (LSF0H).

General information

EPD OwnerDietzel GmbH
Registration numberEPD-IES-0027425:001
EPD typeEPD of multiple products based on the average results of the product group
StatusValid
Initial version date2025-12-08
Validity date2030-12-07
Standards conformanceISO 14025:2006, EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021
Geographical scopeAustria, Europe
An EPD may be updated or depublished if conditions change. This is the latest version of the EPD.

Programme information

ProgrammeThe International EPD® System 
AddressEPD International AB Box 210 60 SE-100 31 Stockholm Sweden
Websitewww.environdec.com
E-mailsupport@environdec.com

Product category rules

CEN standard EN 15804 serves as the Core Product Category Rules (PCR)
Product Category Rules (PCR)2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (version 2.0.1) 2.0.1
PCR review was conducted byThe Technical Committee of the International EPD System. See www.environdec.com for a list of members. Review chair: Rob Rouwette (chair), Noa Meron (co-chair). The review panel may be contacted via the Secretariat www.environdec.com/support.

Verification

LCA accountabilityran.tao@tuv.com, ran.tao@tuv.com, Dietzel GmbH
Independent third-party verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006, via
Third-party verifierNiels Jungbluth (ESU-services Ltd)
Approved byInternational EPD System
Procedure for follow-up of data during EPD validity involves third party verifier
*EPD Process Certification involves an accredited certification body certifying and periodically auditing the EPD process and conducting external and independent verification of EPDs that are regularly published. More information can be found in the General Programme Instructions on www.envrondec.com.

Ownership and limitation on use of EPD

Limitations

EPDs within the same product category but published in different EPD programmes, may not be comparable. For two EPDs to be comparable, they shall be based on the same PCR (including the same first-digit version number) or be based on fully aligned PCRs or versions of PCRs; cover products with identical functions, technical performances and use (e.g. identical declared/functional units); have identical scope in terms of included life-cycle stages (unless the excluded life-cycle stage is demonstrated to be insignificant); apply identical impact assessment methods (including the same version of characterisation factors); and be valid at the time of comparison.

Ownership

The EPD Owner has the sole ownership, liability, and responsibility for the EPD.

Information about EPD Owner

EPD OwnerDietzel GmbH
Contact person nameAndreas Wanzenbeock
Contact person e-mailandreas.wanzenboeck@dietzel-univolt.com
Organisation addressAustria Vienna 1110 1.Haidequerstrasse 3-5

Description of the organisation of the EPD Owner

DIETZEL GmbH is a manufacturing and trading family-owned company based in Vienna, Austria. DIETZEL GmbH manufactures electrical conduits and accessories, cable protection systems and various other products for electrical installation, structural and civil engineering, and road construction at their production sites in Vienna (Austria), Pezinok (Slovakia) and Dongguan (China).

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Product information

Product nameRigid conduit
Product identificationRigid conduit (Polypropylene)
Product descriptionRigid conduit, also known as a rod or insulated conduit, is a straight protective tube used to route and protect electrical cables; it is supplied in straight lengths (typically 2–3 meters). It’s manufactured from polypropylene; it’s non-flame propagating, halogen free and low smoke (LSF0H).
Technical purpose of productAreas of application of rigid conduits: • Flush mounted and in screed: for heavy duty installations in masonry or floors. • Exposed installations: in industrial buildings, garages or basements where mechanical protection and a tidy appearance are required. • Concrete installations: in concrete ceilings or walls where the conduit must withstand the forces exerted during casting.
Manufacturing or service provision descriptionThe production of polypropylene pipes involves several key steps: First, polypropylene granulates, colorants, and flame retardant additives are automatically fed into an extruder. Inside the heated barrel, a rotating screw melts the material into a homogeneous state. The molten polymer is then forced through a die and mandrel to form the pipe's shape and wall thickness. The soft pipe is calibrated and cooled in a vacuum tank or water bath to solidify and fix its geometry. A haul-off unit ensures steady pulling of the pipe, maintaining dimensional accuracy, and finally, the pipe is cut to the required lengths, typically 3 meters.
Material propertiesLinear mass density: 0.13 kg/m
Linear mass density:
0.13 kg/m
Manufacturing siteDietzel GmbH Dietzel GmbH Austria Vienna 1110
UN CPC code36320. Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, of plastics
Geographical scopeAustria, Europe
Geographical scope descriptionThe product is manufactured in Austria and used within Europe.

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Content declaration

Content declaration of multiple productsThe content below describes the average content of the rigid conduits produced in 2024.
Hazardous and toxic substancesThe product does not contain any substances from the SVHC candidate list in concentrations exceeding 0.1% of its weight.
Product content
Content nameMass, kgPost-consumer recycled material, mass-% of productBiogenic material, mass-% of productBiogenic material1, kg C/declared unit
Polypropylene0.12000
Pigment0.005000
Flame retardant0.005000
Total0.13000
Note 11 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2
Packaging materials
Material nameMass, kgMass-% (versus the product)Biogenic material1, kg C/declared unit
PE film0.004230
Pallet0.000570.40.0002
Steel band0.000230.20
Total0.0053.60.0002
Note 11 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2

LCA information

EPD based on declared or functional unitDeclared unit
Declared unit and reference flowRigid conduit Length: 1 m
Conversion factor to mass0.13
Are infrastructure or capital goods included in any upstream, core or downstream processes?
Datasources used for this EPDecoinvent database (general) ecoinvent 3.11 database Other database GaBi Database: MLC 2025.2
LCA SoftwareLCA for Experts (formerly GaBi Software) N/A
Version of the EN 15804 reference packageEF Reference Package 3.1
Characterisation methodsEN 15804 + A2 (based on EF 3.1)
Technology description including background systemThe products considered are rigid conduits according to EN 61386-21. The product consists on polypropylene, pigment and flame retardant. The polypropylene content is over 90%.
Scrap (recycled material) inputs contribution levelLess than 10% of the GWP-GHG results in modules A1-A3 come from scrap inputs

Data quality assessment

Description of data quality assessment and reference yearsData quality is considered good and the reference year is 2024
Data quality assessment
Process nameSource typeSourceReference yearData categoryShare of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A3
Manufacturing of raw materialsDatabaseMLC 2025.2, Ecoinvent 3.112024Representative generic datasets0%
Input transpotDatabaseMLC 2025.22024Primary data3%
Manufacturing of productsCollected dataMLC 2025.22024Primary data15%
Manufacturing of product packagingDatabaseMLC 2025.22024 Representative generic datasets0%
Generation of electricity used in productionSupplier specific dataSupplier2024Primary data3%
Total share of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A321%
The share of primary data is calculated based on GWP-GHG results. It is a simplified indicator for data quality that supports the use of more primary data to increase the representativeness of and comparability between EPDs. Note that the indicator does not capture all relevant aspects of data quality and is not comparable across product categories.
Electricity data
Electricity used in the manufacturing process in A3 (A5 for services)
Type of electricity mixSpecific electricity mix as generated, or purchased from an electricity supplier, demonstrated by a contractual instrument
Energy sourcesHydro1.08%
Wind11.94%
Solar4.95%
Biomass5.18%
Geothermal0%
Waste0%
Nuclear0%
Natural gas69.9%
Coal0%
Oil0%
Peat0%
Other6.95%
GWP-GHG intensity (kg CO2 eq./kWh)0.38 kg CO2 eq./kWh

System boundary

Description of the system boundaryb) Cradle to gate with options, modules C1-C4, module D and with optional modules (A1-A3 + C + D and additional modules).
Excluded modulesYes, there is an excluded module, or there are excluded modules
Justification for the omission of modulesModule B are excluded because of the different applications and the long lifespan of the product

Declared modules

Product stageConstruction process stageUse stageEnd of life stageBeyond product life cycle
Raw material supplyTransportManufacturingTransport to siteConstruction installationUseMaintenanceRepairReplacementRefurbishmentOperational energy useOperational water useDe-construction demolitionTransportWaste processingDisposalReuse-Recovery-Recycling-potential
ModuleA1A2A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Modules declaredXXXXXNDNDNDNDNDNDNDXXXXX
GeographyAustriaAustriaAustriaEuropeEuropeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AEuropeEuropeEuropeEuropeEurope
Share of specific data21%--------------
Variation - products0%--------------
Variation - sites0%--------------
DisclaimerThe share of specific/primary data and both variations (products and sites) refer to GWP-GHG results only.

Process flow diagram(s) related images

Default scenario

Name of the default scenarioScenario for rigid conduit
Description of the default scenarioScenarios are assumed for A4, A5 and C modules.

Module A4: Transport to the building site

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A4Distribution
Brief description of the default scenario in module A4Average client-specific distance is considered.
Description of the default scenario in module A4Average client-specific distance with default parameter of truck transport is considered.
Module A4 informationValueUnit
Distance
846
km
Capacity utilization (including empty returns)
55
%
Load capacity20000-26000
kg

Module A5: Installation in the building

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A5Packaging treatment
Brief description of the default scenario in module A5Packaging is transported and incinerated.
Description of the default scenario in module A550km is assumed for transport distance and the packaging is assumed to be incinerated.
Module A5 informationValueUnit
Transport to waste treatment50
km
Incineration of packaging waste100
%

Module C: End-of-life

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module CEnd-of-life treatment
Brief description of the default scenario in module CDemolition and end-of-life treatment
Description of the default scenario in module C5kWh /t diesel is assumed for demolition and the product is assumed to be transported 50 km and 100% incinerated.
Module C informationValueUnit
Transport to waste treatment50
km
Waste incineration100
%
Diesel used in demolition of 1 ton product5
kWh

Module D: Beyond product life cycle

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module DResource recovery
Brief description of the default scenario in module Denergy credits from incineration in A5 and C3
Description of the default scenario in module DAvoided production of electricity and steam in another product system due to the incineration processes of packaging materials and products from end-of-life were considered
Module D informationValueUnit
Electricity credits from A50.020
MJ
Thermal energy credits from A50.036
MJ
Electricity credits from C30.86
MJ
Thermal energy credits from C31.53
MJ

Environmental performance

The estimated impact results are only relative statements, which do not indicate the endpoints of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins and/or risks.

Mandatory environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Climate change - totalGWP-totalkg CO2 eq.3.65E-11.22E-21.15E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.34E-46.95E-44.04E-10.00E+0-1.95E-1
Climate change - fossilGWP-fossilkg CO2 eq.3.63E-11.22E-21.06E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.34E-46.94E-44.04E-10.00E+0-1.94E-1
Climate change - biogenicGWP-biogenickg CO2 eq.1.62E-31.37E-59.08E-4NDNDNDNDNDNDND4.73E-87.78E-71.21E-50.00E+0-9.19E-4
Climate change - land use and land-use changeGWP-luluckg CO2 eq.1.10E-41.21E-68.75E-7NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.39E-86.86E-83.41E-60.00E+0-2.76E-4
Ozone depletionODPkg CFC-11 eq.7.15E-111.81E-152.56E-15NDNDNDNDNDNDND3.47E-121.03E-162.25E-140.00E+0-1.60E-12
AcidificationAPmol H+ eq.6.16E-41.11E-51.61E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.09E-66.33E-74.06E-50.00E+0-3.25E-4
Eutrophication aquatic freshwaterEP-freshwaterkg P eq.3.86E-62.97E-94.20E-10NDNDNDNDNDNDND7.53E-91.69E-102.74E-90.00E+0-1.76E-7
Eutrophication aquatic marineEP-marinekg N eq.1.58E-43.55E-64.54E-7NDNDNDNDNDNDND9.73E-72.02E-78.72E-60.00E+0-6.80E-5
Eutrophication terrestrialEP-terrestrialmol N eq.1.71E-34.06E-57.25E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND1.06E-52.31E-61.92E-40.00E+0-7.60E-4
Photochemical ozone formationPOCPkg NMVOC eq.6.01E-41.24E-51.29E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND3.18E-67.08E-72.59E-50.00E+0-1.90E-4
Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metalsADP-minerals&metals1kg Sb eq.1.83E-73.50E-102.92E-11NDNDNDNDNDNDND8.34E-111.99E-112.54E-100.00E+0-1.98E-8
Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuelsADP-fossil1MJ, net calorific value1.06E+11.62E-15.66E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND3.01E-39.21E-34.74E-20.00E+0-3.41E+0
Water useWDP1m3 world eq. deprived1.03E-23.07E-51.13E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND9.22E-61.75E-63.72E-20.00E+0-1.42E-2
AcronymsGWP-fossil = Global Warming Potential fossil fuels; GWP-biogenic = Global Warming Potential biogenic; GWP-luluc = Global Warming Potential land use and land use change; ODP = Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer; AP = Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance; EP-freshwater = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching freshwater end compartment; EP-marine = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching marine end compartment; EP-terrestrial = Eutrophication potential, Accumulated Exceedance; POCP = Formation potential of tropospheric ozone; ADP-minerals&metals = Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources; ADP-fossil = Abiotic depletion for fossil resources potential; WDP = Water (user) deprivation potential, deprivation-weighted water consumption
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator

Additional mandatory environmental performance indicators

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Climate change - GWP-GHGGWP-GHG1kg CO2 eq.3.63E-11.22E-21.06E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.34E-46.94E-44.04E-10.00E+0-1.95E-1
AcronymsGWP-GHG = Global warming potential greenhouse gas.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1The GWP-GHG indicator is termed GWP-IOBC/GHG in the ILCD+EPD+ data format. The indicator accounts for all greenhouse gases except biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions and biogenic carbon stored in the product. As such, the indicator is identical to GWP-total except that the CF for biogenic CO2 is set to zero.

Additional voluntary environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Particulate matter emissionsPMDisease incidence5.30E-91.18E-101.90E-11NDNDNDNDNDNDND5.89E-116.70E-122.37E-100.00E+06.01E-4
Ionizing radiation - human healthIRP1kBq U235 eq.6.04E-33.83E-52.60E-5NDNDNDNDNDNDND1.30E-62.18E-64.35E-40.00E+01.83E-7
Eco-toxicity - freshwaterETP-fw2CTUe6.46E+01.20E-13.60E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND1.61E-46.82E-31.75E-20.00E+01.06E+1
Human toxicity - cancer effectsHTP-c2CTUh1.36E-101.84E-121.66E-13NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.52E-141.04E-132.57E-120.00E+01.03E-2
Human toxicity - non-cancer effectsHTP-nc2CTUh2.50E-93.00E-111.26E-11NDNDNDNDNDNDND3.83E-131.71E-121.19E-110.00E+00.00E+0
Land-use related impacts/soil qualitySQP2Dimensionless1.55E+09.88E-41.28E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.00E-45.62E-51.48E-20.00E+03.63E-1
AcronymsPM = Potential incidence of disease due to particulate matter emissions; IRP = Potential human exposure efficiency relative to U235; ETP-fw = Potential comparative toxic unit for ecosystems; HTP-c = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; HTP-nc = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; SQP = Potential soil quality index.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on human health of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due to radioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some construction materials is also not measured by this indicator.
Disclaimer 2The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator.

Resource use indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
PEREMJ, net calorific value1.21E+01.17E-31.27E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND1.92E-56.64E-51.30E-20.00E+0-1.08E+0
PERMMJ, net calorific value1.14E-20.00E+0-1.14E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
PERTMJ, net calorific value1.22E+01.17E-31.33E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND1.92E-56.64E-51.30E-20.00E+0-1.08E+0
PENREMJ, net calorific value1.06E+11.62E-11.99E-1NDNDNDNDNDNDND3.01E-39.21E-35.98E+00.00E+0-9.54E+0
PENRMMJ, net calorific value6.13E+00.00E+0-1.93E-1NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+0-5.93E+00.00E+00.00E+0
PENRTMJ, net calorific value1.67E+11.62E-15.66E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND3.01E-39.21E-34.74E-20.00E+0-9.54E+0
SMkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
RSFMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
NRSFMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
FWm31.26E-31.27E-62.68E-5NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.69E-67.21E-88.72E-40.00E+0-4.99E-4
AcronymsPERE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERM = Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; PENRE = Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy re-sources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels; NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; FW = Use of net fresh water.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Waste indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
HWDkg3.48E-46.14E-122.70E-12NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.69E-63.49E-132.58E-110.00E+0-2.18E-9
NHWDkg6.08E-31.44E-51.08E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND2.00E-58.19E-71.60E-30.00E+0-1.79E-3
RWDkg5.10E-52.71E-71.97E-7NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.54E-82.72E-60.00E+0-2.45E-4
AcronymsHWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Output flow indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
CRUkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
MFRkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
MERkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
EEEMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+02.04E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+08.61E-10.00E+00.00E+0
EETMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+03.64E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+01.53E+00.00E+00.00E+0
AcronymsCRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energy.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Information related to EPDs of multiple products

Description of how the averages have been determinedAnnual production data is used to calculate the average by dividing the total length of the products.

Abbreviations

Not applicable

References

General Programme Instructions of International EPD System. Version 5.0.1.

Product Category Rule (PCR) for construction products, version 2.0.1, 2025

EN 15804:2012+A1:2014+A2:2019, Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products

Version history

Version 001, 2025-12-08