We believe insulation should be kinder to those who use it the most.
ECOSE® Technology is our unique bio-based binder which is used in the manufacture of all of our Glass Mineral Wool products.
Our Mineral Wool made with ECOSE® Technology contains no added formaldehyde or phenol. This means our insulation generates very low levels of dust, increasing the comfort of those handling it. ECOSE® Technology makes our insulation soft to touch and easy to handle.
It is made from natural raw materials that are rapidly renewable and is 70% less energy intensive to manufacture than traditional binders, so it is kinder to the environment too.
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT’S MANUFACTURED USING ECOSE® TECHNOLOGY?
Products manufactured using ECOSE® Technology have a natural brown colour so you can see, as well as feel the difference.
10 reasons to use products made with ECOSE® Technology
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ECOSE® Technology, launched in 2009, was set to improve installers’ experience with mineral wool insulation.
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Mineral wool made with ECOSE® Technology is softer to touch and easy to handle when compared to insulation made with a chemical based binder.
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Products manufactured with ECOSE® Technology have a natural brown colour, which is unique to our insulation!
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ECOSE® Technology generates very low levels of dust, increasing the comfort of those handling it.
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Products manufactured with ECOSE® Technology contain no added formaldehyde or phenols contributing to low VOCs (volatile organic compounds).
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ECOSE® Technology is made from natural raw materials that are rapidly renewable.
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ECOSE® Technology is 70% less energy-intensive to manufacture than traditional binders!
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ECOSE® Technology has exceptional strength and will deliver the expected level of performance even after 50 years of service.
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Our products with ECOSE® Technology have the best possible Eurofins gold certificate for indoor air comfort!
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Mineral wool with ECOSE® Technology can help buildings earn additional points within green building rating systems, such as BREEAM and LEED!
Frequently Asked Questions ABOUT ECOSE® TECHNOLOGY
Did Knauf invent this technology?
Yes. The technology was developed by Knauf in order to improve environmental compatibility without compromising thermal, acoustical or fire protection performance characteristics.
What does the name ECOSE® stand for?
The name embodies the ecological and sustainable components of the binding agent technology. The abbreviation (ECOlogical, Sustainable, Environmental) highlights the ecological, sustainable and environmentally-friendly importance of this scientific breakthrough.
Why do products with ECOSE® Technology look different?
The colour change is due to the natural reaction of the binding agent during curing. No dyes or pigments are added to the products.
Is there a medical categorisation regarding the safety of this product?
We subject all of our products to extensive health and safety tests. A material and safety data sheet has been produced for glasswool with ECOSE® Technology and of course all of the fundamental quality certificates such as EUCEB remain valid.
Earthwool® GLASSWOOL insulation with ECOSE® Technology
Earthwool® glasswool products made using ECOSE® Technology benefit from a binder which has no added formaldehyde and is based on renewable bio-based materials instead of traditional petrol-based chemicals. ECOSE® Technology gives a distinctive new look to Knauf Insulation’s Earthwool® glasswool products - a natural shade of earthy brown, with no added dyes or artificial colours. Earthwool® glasswool is also less dusty and has a much softer and friendlier feel whilst retaining its rigidity and stiffness properties.