Saflex LiteCarbon Clear

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Reducing embodied carbon

Driven by regulations and sustainability, demand for low-carbon building materials is rising. To meet this demand, Eastman developed Saflex LiteCarbon Clear, a premium PVB interlayer that reduces the embodied carbon of laminated glass elements while maintaining the construction of safe buildings.

Building a better world

Balancing environmental impact, safety and aesthetics

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The building and construction (B&C) sector is at the heart of the sustainability challenge. Accounting for 37% of global, energy‑related greenhouse‑gas emissions, the industry faces growing pressure from new regulations and corporate commitments to reduce embodied carbon.

As demand rises for lower‑carbon building materials, glazing professionals must consider not only safety and transparency but also the environmental impact of the interlayers they specify.

Saflex LiteCarbon Clear is Eastman’s premium, reduced‑carbon PVB interlayers that help meeting these needs.

With a 37%^{1 2} lower embodied‑carbon footprint versus standard Saflex Clear (EPD‑verified), LiteCarbon Clear enables the glazing community to address these industry sustainability challenges.

¹EPD-IES-0016826 _002 in accordance with ISO 14025:2006 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021 for Saflex™ LiteCarbonTM Clear; GWP-total climate change impact indicator defined by EF3.1 in module A1-A3

²EPD-IES-0027419 in accordance with ISO 14025:2006 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021 for Saflex™ Clear; GWP-total climate change impact indicator defined by EF3.1 in module A1-A3

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LiteCarbon Clear contributes to your embodied carbon reduction goals

		Optimizes carbon savings when combined with lower-carbon glasses

Contributes to LEED and BREEAM1 certifications credits
Lowers Scope 3.1 emissions for manufacturers

Example in a 44.2 laminated glass configuration

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LiteCarbon Clear is the result of our holistic approach to sustainability

LiteCarbon Clear is produced through a well-balanced combination of various sustainability strategies, including the use of dedicated pre-consumer recycled content (ISO 14021), enhanced energy efficiency, supply chain optimization and operational excellence. These sustainability levers led to a significant reduction in its carbon footprint. Post-consumer materials are not used in Saflex interlayer production to ensure quality requirements and safety performance.

Contributes to LEED and BREEAM green building certification credits
37% lower carbon footprint, saving 1.4 kg CO2 eq/m² at 0.76 mm thickness; and 0.7 kg CO2 eq/m² at 0.38 mm thickness
Environmental product declaration (EPD) verified
Cradle to Cradle Certified® Material Health Certificate (Silver level, V4.0)

EN 356 for security: classified as P2A (0.76 mm), P1A (0.38 mm)*
EN 12600 for safety/impact: classified as 1B1 (0.76 mm), 2B2 (0.38 mm)*

* Subject to laminated glass supplier

Available in large glass panels (3.2 m)
Processable like any standard PVB interlayer

High transparency 
Unaltered laminated glass look

Embodied Carbon Calculator

The Saflex Embodied Carbon Calculator is an online tool designed to help you assess the environmental impact of your laminated glass choices. By selecting your preferred glass type and PVB interlayer, you can calculate the embodied carbon of your laminated glass in both tonnes and per square meter. This tool also allows for easy comparison between different configurations, empowering you to make informed decisions in your specifications to optimize the carbon footprint. Once the calculation is completed, a detailed PDF report is generated, which can be emailed directly to you for convenience and record-keeping.

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