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    The document summarizes a project investigating alternatives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for use in electrical cables. The project is led by Scott O'Connell of Cisco and Jim Arnold of iNEMI. Phase 1 involves conducting a life cycle assessment comparing PVC and PVC-free cable materials. Participants include major electronics and cable manufacturers as well as material suppliers. The document outlines the goals and approach of the Phase 1 LCA, which includes identifying candidate materials, developing a life cycle inventory, selecting an LCA tool, and conducting the assessment to identify high impact life cycle stages. Key data gaps and input needed from manufacturers are also summarized.

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    The document summarizes a project investigating alternatives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for use in electrical cables. The project is led by Scott O'Connell of Cisco and Jim Arnold of iNEMI. Phase 1 involves conducting a life cycle assessment comparing PVC and PVC-free cable materials. Participants include major electronics and cable manufacturers as well as material suppliers. The document outlines the goals and approach of the Phase 1 LCA, which includes identifying candidate materials, developing a life cycle inventory, selecting an LCA tool, and conducting the assessment to identify high impact life cycle stages. Key data gaps and input needed from manufacturers are also summarized.

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    The document summarizes a project investigating alternatives to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for use in electrical cables. The project is led by Scott O'Connell of Cisco and Jim Arnold of iNEMI. Phase 1 involves conducting a life cycle assessment comparing PVC and PVC-free cable materials. Participants include major electronics and cable manufacturers as well as material suppliers. The document outlines the goals and approach of the Phase 1 LCA, which includes identifying candidate materials, developing a life cycle inventory, selecting an LCA tool, and conducting the assessment to identify high impact life cycle stages. Key data gaps and input needed from manufacturers are also summarized.

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    PVC Alternatives

    Project

    Co-Chairs:
    Scott OConnell, Cisco
    Jim Arnold, iNEMI

    April 2011
    Background
    iNEMI PVC Alternatives project was proposed at the September
    2008 iNEMI Sustainability Summit, approved by the Board
    Project chairs Scott OConnell, Cisco & Jim Arnold, iNEMI

    The project is focused on 2 areas:


    Phase 1 - Cradle-to-grave Life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing
    PVC and PVC-free cables - WE ARE HERE TODAY

    Phase 2 - Technical evaluation of PVC alternatives electrical,


    mechanical, safety

    1
    Companies and Organizations Participating
    in the Project Statement of Work (SOW)
    OEMs Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Dell, IBM, Intel, Lenovo, HP

    Cable Manufacturers Alpha Gary, BizLink, CordMaster, Hueson


    Wire, Huntsman, NorthWire, TeknorApex, Tyco, Volex

    Resin/Raw Material Manufacturers and Formulators BASF, Dow,


    DSM, Dupont, TeknorApex, Exxon Mobil, SABIC

    Safety Standards Organizations UL

    LCA Consultants EarthShift, PE International

    Universities, others Purdue, IST (Integrated Services Technology),


    ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute), The Vinyl Institute

    2
    Thrust Area:
    Environment
    TIG: PVC Alternatives Project May-11
    ECE

    Goal: Perform an Life Cycle Assessment of the electrical and mechanical


    properties, and safety aspects of PVC alternatives for Power Cord Sets
    Strategy Issues Graphics
    Phase 1 Evaluate differences between PVC Industry migration to PVC-
    with PVC-free compounds in the lifecycle of free materials
    detachable US desktop power cord sets Sub-team formed to investigate
    Phase 2 - Develop and conduct a test to gain a hot spots in the life cycle
    better understanding of the electrical, using a screening LCA.
    mechanical and safety aspects of PVC-free Current LCA models are limited
    alternatives by lack of data on materials and
    processes used in the
    Project Lead: Scott OConnell, Cisco Systems manufacture of power cord sets
    Project Co-Lead: Jim Arnold, iNEMI
    Tactics Milestones and/or Deliverables Plan Actual
    Research Project Information Define and Collect Data
    Phase 1 - Conduct a cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Mar-10 Apr-10

    Assessment (LCA) on PVC and PVC-free Go / No-Go Decision on LCA Study Aug-10 Sep-10
    Alternatives for detachable US desktop power Investigate LCA models to determine limitations Dec-10 Jan-11
    cord sets
    Screening LCA to identify "hot spots" Apr-11

    Phase 2 - Conduct performance testing of Project Reporting Jun-11

    different PVC-free alternatives

    3
    PVC Alternatives Project
    Project Team Members

    4
    What Has Been Done So Far?
    Vinyl 2010 study on recovery of PVC (2003)
    Emphasis on EOL aspects of mixed cable waste
    http://www.ecvm.org/img/db/PE_Recovery_Options_final_140503.pdf
    EU Commission study on PVC and replacement materials (2004)
    Overview of publicly available LCAs, little information on PVC alternatives in electronic
    applications
    http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/chemicals/sustdev/pvc_en.htm
    USEPA PVC Alternatives Project (2008)
    Focused on building and telecom wire, emphasis on base resins & additives (Pb vs
    Pb-free)
    http://www.epa.gov/dfe/pubs/projects/wire-cable/index.htm
    HDPUG Halogen-Free Guideline (2008)
    Includes a section on Cables, general information on PVC alternatives
    www.hdpug.org
    HDPUG PVC Alternatives Project (Ongoing)
    Emphasis on supply chain readiness for PVC-free cables (all cable types)
    MIT Life Cycle Analysis of Plastics for Clamshell Packaging: PVC & PET (2010)

    Significant historical data on PVC (and additives); however little


    data exists on non-PVC alternatives & additives
    Typical Uses of PVC In Electronic Cables

    Main Cable Configurations

    SVE SPE-2

    PVC alternatives developing for all cable applications:


    Jacketing
    Insulation
    Strain Relief
    Plugs
    PHASE 1
    LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
    (LCA)

    7
    Phase 1 - LCA Project

    Goal: Conduct a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment on PVC and


    PVC alternatives, emphasis on US desktop power cords. The
    project should take into account the needs of electronic
    product sectors represented by iNEMI membership.

    1. Identify market segment & cable design/BOM requirements


    2. Review & assess existing LCA studies for relevance in the
    electronics sector
    3. Identify candidate materials and develop life cycle inventory (LCI)
    base resins + additives
    4. Identify LCA parameters and LCA tool of choice (SimaPro, GaBi,
    etc.)
    5. Conduct the LCA may begin with a high-level screening
    assessment to identify hot spots across the life cycle

    8
    Current Resin Alternatives Identified for LCA

    The goal of the LCAs is to represent the variety of


    environmental specifications used across the industry for US
    desktop power cords:

    PVC #1 - Standard RoHS-compliant

    PVC #2 - RoHS-compliant, phthalate-free (renewable or non-


    renewable plasticizers)

    Low Halogen - RoHS-compliant, phthalate-free, HFR & PVC-


    free (TPE, TPU)
    Phase I LCA Project
    Goal conduct a pilot LCA within GaBi comparing PVC, TPE and TPU resins for use in
    RoHS-compliant US desktop power cords. Use the pilot results to develop a model for
    assessing different cord sets either independently and/or within the iNEMI PVC Alternatives
    project.

    Pilot LCA Details


    Functional unit: RoHS-compliant US desktop power cord (6ft cable) made of PVC, TPE
    and TPU resins
    Scope: Raw material extraction thru end-of-life phases
    Participants: Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, Dow

    Key assumptions:
    Utilize existing data within GaBi
    Utilize key assumptions developed by the iNEMI project team (cut off criteria, life span,
    etc)

    Expected results: produce an LCA model for the iNEMI PVC Alternatives project team
    that identifies hot spots across the life cycle as well as data gaps for future work by the
    NEMI project team
    Identified GaBi Data Gaps

    Materials Data Gaps Cable Manufacturing Data Gaps


    PVC resin does not No plastic extrusion process
    include additives (only injection molding)
    (plasticizers, fillers)
    Extrusion process is included
    TPU and TPE resins are in Eco-Invent database
    not included (only PE,
    PU) Different extrusion & drying
    processes for non-PVC resins

    11
    Key Inputs from Power Cord Manufacturers
    Similarities Between PVC and Non-PVC
    Specific gravity and mass/thickness are similar for PVC and non-PVC resins used in power cord
    cable jacketing
    Cable jacketing extrusion process for PVC and non-PVC is done in the same factory location
    Recycled content % and production waste generation

    Differences Between PVC and Non-PVC


    Sourcing of resins for cable manufacturing
    For PVC, most source of resins are from China
    For TPE, source of resins are from China and from USA
    For TPU, source of resins are from Europe and from USA
    Resin moisture content must be controlled for non-PVC (<0.02%) as too much moisture will affect the
    mechanical & electrical properties of the cable after the extrusion process
    Different parameters for extrusion and drying of PVC and non-PVC cable jacketing:

    Resin Extrusion Temp Drying Conditions


    PVC 120-180C 80C for 2H
    TPU - glossy 140-230C 100C for 6H
    TPU - matte 140-180C 90C for 3H
    TPE 140-180C 90C for 3H

    12
    Dow SUSTAIN Processing Guide
    Conductor Barrel Temp:
    PVC: 160-190oC
    Conductor pre-heat
    recommended
    Non-PVC: 180-200oC

    Line Speed
    PVC: 80-100m/min
    Non-PVC: 60-100 m/min
    Desiccant drier

    Drying Conditions:
    PVC: 110oC @ 1hr
    Non-PVC: 100-110oC @ 2hrs

    * All data based on extrusion of SVE type cable on a 75mm extruder with screw CR 3:1 and L/D 25:1
    Phase I LCA Project Next Steps

    March 2011 - develop a screening LCA to identify hot


    spots across the US desktop power cord life cycle

    April 2011 - document the screening LCA results and


    determine if a more detailed LCA is appropriate

    May/June 2011 - produce Phase I project report

    June 2011 - begin Phase II project

    14
    Phase 2 - Technical Evaluation of PVC
    Alternatives
    Goal: Understand the electrical, mechanical and safety
    aspects of PVC alternatives. Develop, manage, and
    execute performance testing.

    1. Develop an evaluation test matrix for PVC alternatives

    2. Create a PVC alternatives global safety standards matrix,


    emphasis on power cords

    3. Manufacture PVC-free power cords (test samples) using


    commercially-available resins

    4. Assign teams to carry out completion of the testing per agreed-up


    test matrix

    5. Roll-up results for final report


    15
    Questions?
    Comments?

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