The importance of DECLARE Label for mineral wool
The Glass Mineral Wool solutions from Knauf Insulation with ECOSE Technology are the first Mineral Wool products in rolls and slabs to be recognized by the DECLARE label in Europe, signifying a significant development for the construction of building well-being and health.
Furthermore, the products must pass a detailed independent analysis before being certified by DECLARE to verify they don’t contain any hazardous or unhealthful chemical compounds that are listed on the Red List of the International Living Future Institute.
Knauf Insulation mineral wool with ECOSE® Technology offers;
- No added Formaldehyde
- Low product emissions – confirmed by Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort Gold test results
- Lower embodied energy
- Lower environmental impact
- Softer feel
- No artificial dyes added
Made with natural ingredients
The glass mineral wool insulation products are made up of 90% glass mineral wool, the majority of which is recycled glass cullet, and other virgin mineral raw materials including sand and limestone. Glass mineral wool can have up to 80% recycled content. A bio-based binder and trace amounts of performance-enhancing chemicals make up the remaining 10%.
Zero harmful ingredients
The Glass Mineral Wool with ECOSE Technology® is certified by DECLARE label, which is a significant public record that lists every component down to every 0.01% of its composition. A crucial reminder that up to 80% of these products are created from recycled glass is provided by the certification.
Also, the accreditation occurs at a time when DECLARE-certified goods are widely recognized for their positive effects on wellbeing by Green Building Rating Systems including WELL, Living Building Challenge, and LEED programs.
Guaranteed with the highest indoor air quality
90% of people’s time was spent indoors prior to the pandemic, and since then, as interior building health has gained popularity, that percentage is likely to have increased. The Glass Mineral Wool with ECOSE Technology® is approved for indoor air quality to the highest Eurofins Gold Standard.