<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The article analyses the application of two management systems - REACH directive and ISO 14040 (Life Cycle Assessment - LCA) with reference to the technological process as well as by-products of mineral wool production. It characterizes basic differences between the norms discussed, <italic>i.e.</italic> the strict formalization of REACH, which results in the analysis being conducted according to a precisely defined scheme, or the subjective character of LCA, which makes it possible to take into account the most important environmental aspects pertaining to the entire life cycle of a particular product. The discussion provides a basis for formulating the general conclusion that the classification criteria encompassed by REACH regulations do not allow for a complex analysis of the negative environmental impact of a particular substance (preparation, product) and should be complemented with elements of LCA analysis.</p></abstract>

The article analyses the application of two management systems - REACH directive and ISO 14040 (Life Cycle Assessment - LCA) with reference to the technological process as well as by-products of mineral wool production. It characterizes basic differences between the norms discussed, i.e. the strict formalization of REACH, which results in the analysis being conducted according to a precisely defined scheme, or the subjective character of LCA, which makes it possible to take into account the most important environmental aspects pertaining to the entire life cycle of a particular product. The discussion provides a basis for formulating the general conclusion that the classification criteria encompassed by REACH regulations do not allow for a complex analysis of the negative environmental impact of a particular substance (preparation, product) and should be complemented with elements of LCA analysis.

Application of REACH and LCA System’s to the Materials Formed in the Production of Mineral Wool

Chemistry-Didactics-Ecology-Metrology

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The article analyses the application of two management systems - REACH directive and ISO 14040 (Life Cycle Assessment - LCA) with reference to the...

Application of REACH and LCA System’s to the Materials Formed in the Production of Mineral Wool

Published Online: Feb 10, 2017

Page range: 125 - 132

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cdem-2016-0011

Keywords
REACH system, ISO 14040 standard, mineral wool

© 2016 Zdzisław Adamczyk et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Application of REACH and LCA System’s to the Materials Formed in the Production of Mineral Wool

Published Online: Feb 10, 2017

Page range: 125 - 132

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/cdem-2016-0011

KeywordsREACH system, ISO 14040 standard, mineral wool

© 2016 Zdzisław Adamczyk et al., published by De Gruyter Open

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
REACH system, ISO 14040 standard, mineral wool