TÜV SÜD-reviewed LCA now available for Envalior's new sustainable composites
Last update on May 25, 2026
Automotive and E&E OEMs requiring life cycle data from their material supply chain can now access a TÜV SÜD-reviewed LCA for Tepex® dynalite 104-RG600(x)/47%, a polypropylene-matrix composite reinforced with continuous glass fiber rovings. Conducted by Envalior and critically reviewed by TÜV SÜD, the assessment covers all environmental impacts from raw material extraction through to the factory gate – including effects on soil, water, climate change, resources, and human health.
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Cradle-to-gate scope aligned with ISO 14040/44
The LCA follows ISO 14040/44 methodology and applies to one kilogram of semi-finished composite sheet prior to any downstream customization. The assessment scope encompasses all impacts arising before the composite leaves Envalior's production facility. Tepex® dynalite 104-RG600(x)/47% is used in lightweight automotive construction, including vehicle underbodies and safety-related structural components such as front-end carriers and seat pans.
"With this TÜV SÜD critical review, we go one step further than most of our competitors. We are responding to the trend among OEMs in the automotive and electrical/electronics industries to determine complete life cycle analyses for their products in order to optimize their sustainability. This requires that they receive the necessary input from their raw material manufacturers," explains Dr. Lisa Tölle, Project manager of Material Development at Envalior.
A sustainable variant with same technical specifications
In parallel with the LCA, Envalior has developed a variant of the same grade based exclusively on sustainable raw materials. According to Envalior, this variant is composed of 70% continuous glass fibers produced from glass waste, with the remaining 30% derived from attributed bio-circular polypropylene. The sustainable origin of all raw materials is verified through a certified mass-balance approach under the ISCC Plus standard.
Envalior reports a carbon footprint reduction of approximately 50% for this variant compared to the conventional fossil-based version, based on a cradle-to-gate assessment including biogenic carbon uptake. The figure is representative of materials supplied to the European market and is subject to change; Envalior recommends contacting them directly for the most current data.
The sustainable variant shares the same chemical, physical, and processing properties as the conventional grade, and meets the same technical specifications and certifications. No requalification is required.
"Our customers can therefore use it directly as a drop-in solution and replace the fossil-based counterpart in the ongoing production process. The substitution does not incur much effort because the existing processing machines can be used under the same process parameters," explains Tölle.
You can review the full Envalior Tepex® product range and compare grades directly in the Master Catalog of Plastics.