Life Cycle Assessment

Life Cycle Assessment: Pure-Fit® TCL Clamps

Leveraging Saint-Gobain Life Sciences’ material expertise to reduce environmental impact

Saint-Gobain Life Sciences is proud to introduce the new Pure-Fit® TCL clamps, now made with Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT).
Transitioning from Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) to PBT brings significant environmental benefits while maintaining the exceptional performance our customers rely on.
A comprehensive cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) was conducted following the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards. The Environmental Footprint (EF 3.1) Impact Assessment method was used to calculate the Climate Change - Total impact. The LCA modeling was performed using Sphera LCA for Experts software. The results have been independently verified by a third party, confirming the environmental advantages of this improvement.

Transitioning from PVDF to PBT:

Comparison between all life cycle steps for PVDF and PBT (cradle to gate with end-of-life option*)

Source: Comparison of Pure-Fit® TCL Made with PVDF and PBT, Comparative LCA Report, R. Barrentine, 2025

 

*Cradle to Gate is an environmental assessment that evaluates a product’s lifecycle from raw material extraction (cradle) through production and up until it leaves the factory (gate). It focuses on the environmental impacts associated with resource use, manufacturing processes, and transportation.
In our study, we are using a Cradle to Gate approach but also considering end-of-life scenarios. Specifically, we’ve examined two possible disposal options: incineration and landfill, to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the product’s full environmental impact.

For every 1,000 clamps ordered in PBT instead of PVDF, carbon emissions are reduced by an amount equivalent to flying from New York to Los Angeles.

 

 

Choose Pure-Fit® TCL in PBT!

Autoclavable and 
gamma sterilizable
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Saint-Gobain Life Sciences is committed to transparency, using LCA to evaluate the environmental impact of its products. With a goal to cover 100% of its portfolio with LCA by 2030, the company drives sustainability and continuous environmental improvement. LCA helps identify impact contributors, supports decarbonization, and guides Saint-Gobain Life Sciences in prioritizing innovations that reduce environmental impact.

LEARN MORE

▪ Check out the Saint-Gobain Bioprocess Solutions website sustainability section
▪ Download the Life Cycle Assessment: Pure-Fit® TCL Clamps in PVDF vs PBT infographic
 
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