{"id":3373,"date":"2025-12-27T11:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T03:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psaball.com\/?page_id=3373"},"modified":"2026-04-29T22:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:15:52","slug":"carbon-footprint-of-premier-sharpshot-abrasive-psa-life-cycle-approach-iso-140672018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.PSABaLL.com\/?page_id=3373","title":{"rendered":"ISO 14067:2018 ~ Life-Cycle Approach to Assessing the Carbon Footprint of Premier Sharpshot Abrasive\u00ae (PSA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Self-declared and internally reviewed. Calculated according to ISO 14067 methodology. Subject to future independent verification.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carbon Footprint Assessment (Self-Declared)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Raw Material:<\/strong> \n
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    • Derived from EAF steel slag<\/strong>, avoiding virgin mineral extraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Eliminates CO\u2082 emissions associated with primary mining and processing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Production:<\/strong> \n
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      • Energy consumption: ~300 kWh per ton of PSA, monitored internally<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Low-dust process with fresh air blower system<\/strong> minimizes additional energy use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Transport:<\/strong> \n
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        • a) Factory to port (100 km haulage, 20′ GP container)<\/strong>\n
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          • Transport by diesel truck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Estimated CO\u2082: ~27 kg CO\u2082 per ton of PSA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • b) Bulk shipping to discharge port<\/strong>\n
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            • Optimized shipping results in ~50 kg CO\u2082 per ton of PSA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • c) Local transport from discharge port to warehouse (5 km)<\/strong>\n
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              • 20′ GP container, 3-ton forklift unloading<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Truck transport: ~1.35 kg CO\u2082 per ton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • d) Forklift unloading (2 hours diesel): ~0.87 kg CO\u2082 per ton<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Total local handling and short-distance transport:<\/strong> ~2.22 kg CO\u2082 per ton PSA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Efficient logistics reduce carbon impact during distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Use \/ Reuse:<\/strong> \n
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                • PSA can be reused for <\/span>multiple sandblasting cycles (typically 2\u20133)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • This reuse reduces the functional CO\u2082 associated with surface preparation by approximately <\/span>77 kg CO\u2082 per ton of PSA used<\/strong> for the typical 2\u20133 cycles.<\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Additional reuse cycles (e.g., 4 cycles)<\/strong> have the potential to further increase CO\u2082 savings<\/strong>, depending on maintained performance, demonstrating PSA\u2019s eco-friendly advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • End-of-Life \/ Recovery:<\/strong> \n
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                  • Fine dust is reused in Cement mixtures, Precast Products, and Road Repair Applications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Ultra-fine and contaminated dust captured via Wet Flushing Concept System and dispose according to local authority requirements<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Negligible net CO\u2082 impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Total Carbon Footprint<\/strong>\n
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                    • Self-declared: ~87 kg CO\u2082-eq per ton of effective abrasive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Represents ~65\u201370% reduction<\/strong> compared with conventional virgin abrasives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      *PSA\u2019s self-declared carbon footprint is ~116 kg CO\u2082-eq per ton, providing a ~65\u201370% reduction<\/strong> compared with conventional virgin abrasives, while its reusability for multiple sandblasting cycles<\/strong> lowers functional CO\u2082 emissions by about 77 kg per ton.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Life-Cycle Stage<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>CO\u2082-eq (kg per ton PSA)<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                      Raw Material<\/strong><\/td>Produced from EAF steel by-products, avoiding virgin mineral extraction<\/td>Included in base 87*<\/td><\/tr>
                      Production<\/strong><\/td>Energy consumption ~300 kWh\/ton; low-dust, energy-efficient process<\/td>Included in base 87*<\/td><\/tr>
                      Transport<\/strong><\/td>a) Factory \u2192 Port (100 km haulage)<\/strong><\/td>27<\/td><\/tr>
                      <\/td>b) Bulk shipping to discharge port<\/strong><\/td>Included in base 87*<\/td><\/tr>
                      <\/td>c) Local port \u2192 Warehouse (5 km + forklift unloading)<\/strong><\/td>2.22<\/td><\/tr>
                      Use \/ Reuse<\/strong><\/td>Reusable for 2\u20134 sandblasting cycles; reduces functional CO\u2082<\/td>~77 (per ton used)<\/td><\/tr>
                      End-of-Life \/ Recovery<\/strong><\/td>Fine dust reused in cement, precast, and road repair; Wet Flushing System captures ultra-fine dust<\/td>Negligible<\/td><\/tr>
                      Total Self-Declared Carbon Footprint<\/strong><\/td>Includes production, transport, use, and end-of-life<\/td>~116<\/td><\/tr>
                      Reduction vs Conventional Virgin Abrasives<\/strong><\/td>Compared with conventional virgin abrasives<\/td>~65\u201370%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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                      • The Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)<\/strong> of Premier Sharpshot Abrasive\u00ae (PSA) demonstrates a Low-Carbon Footprint (LCF) throughout its life cycle<\/strong>. PSA is produced entirely from steelmaking by-products<\/strong>, eliminating the CO\u2082 emissions typically associated with virgin mineral extraction. Production energy is efficiently optimized at approximately 300 kWh per ton<\/strong>, and PSA\u2019s extended reuse and recovery cycles<\/strong> further minimize emissions during operation, resulting in only +- 116 kg CO\u2082-eq per ton<\/strong> across its usable life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        • At the end-of-life stage, PSA contributes net 0 kg CO\u2082e<\/strong>, supported by its inert, stable mineral structure. Because PSA requires No energy, Chemical Treatment, or CO\u2082-Emitting Processes<\/strong> for disposal, and can be safely integrated into construction fill or allowed to naturally remain in the environment without degradation or emission, its final carbon impact is effectively zero.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Overall, PSA\u2019s life cycle \u2014 from zero-emission raw materials to low-energy production, multi-cycle reuse, and zero-impact end-of-life \u2014 confirms its position as a Genuinely Low-Carbon Abrasive<\/strong>. This aligns fully with global green movement principles, including circular economy practices, low-carbon industrial operations, and environmentally responsible material use. PSA reflects EKF\u2019s ongoing commitment to Safe, Sustainable, Save, and High-Performance Industrial Solutions backed by verifiable technical data<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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                            Carbon Footprint Summary \u2013 Premier Sharpshot Abrasive\u00ae (PSA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            The Life-Cycle Carbon Footprint<\/strong> of Premier Sharpshot Abrasive\u00ae (PSA), assessed in accordance with ISO 14067:2018<\/strong>, demonstrates a Low-Carbon profile across all stages of its life cycle<\/strong>, encompassing raw material sourcing, production, transportation, operational use, and end-of-life recovery. PSA is manufactured entirely from Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Steel by-products<\/strong>, thereby avoiding the CO\u2082 emissions typically associated with the extraction, processing, and transportation of virgin mineral resources. The production process has been optimized for energy efficiency<\/strong>, consuming approximately 300 kWh per ton of PSA<\/strong>, while incorporating low-dust handling and fresh air blower systems to minimize additional energy requirements and emissions during manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            In operational use, PSA can be reused across multiple sandblasting cycles (typically 2\u20134)<\/strong>, which significantly reduces the functional carbon footprint per ton by displacing the need for equivalent amounts of conventional virgin abrasives. Transport and logistics have been carefully optimized: factory-to-port haulage (100 km), bulk shipping, and local handling at the discharge port have been quantified, contributing minimally to the overall CO\u2082-eq footprint. At end-of-life, fine PSA dust is recovered and reused<\/strong> in applications such as cement production, precast materials, and road repair, while ultra-fine dust is captured through the Wet Flushing Concept System<\/strong>, resulting in negligible net emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            Based on these considerations, the total Self-Declared Carbon Footprint of PSA is approximately 116 kg CO\u2082-eq per ton<\/strong>, representing a ~65\u201370% reduction in comparison with conventional virgin abrasives<\/strong>. This assessment highlights PSA\u2019s sustainable material composition, energy-efficient production, functional reusability, and responsible end-of-life management<\/strong>, demonstrating its suitability as a low-carbon abrasive solution for industrial surface preparation applications in alignment with ISO 14067:2018<\/strong> principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                            *Typical CO\u2082-eq range for virgin abrasives based on literature and industry averages.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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