EPDs for Sprayed Insulation in the United States
If you make spray‑applied insulation, acoustic spray, or spray foam, this 2026 field guide shows who is publishing EPDs, which rulebooks dominate, and where expiries land so you can plan launches and renewals without guesswork.
Why sprayed insulation EPDs matter in specs right now
Sprayed insulation shows up in walls, roofs, and hard‑to‑reach cavities where rolls or boards struggle. When a project team needs an apples‑to‑apples emissions number, a product‑specific EPD avoids conservative default penalties and keeps you in the running on performance and price alike. Think of the EPD as the stat card coaches look at before picking a starting lineup.
The 2026 snapshot at a glance
Over the last five years, the United States has 8 currently valid sprayed insulation EPDs across 4 manufacturers and 3 program operators, based on the global public EPD registry snapshot used by most specifiers. The most recent addition landed on Oct 24, 2025 for SonaKrete by International Cellulose Corporation under Smart EPD LLC with a validity to Oct 24, 2030.
Here is the recent release cadence.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Momentum picked up in 2025, a signal that competitors are moving products onto shortlists that expect product‑specific declarations.
Who is publishing EPDs
Four manufacturers account for the current landscape. International Cellulose Corporation leads with 4 EPDs. DuPont has 2. Isolatek and Knauf Insulation North America add one each. The latest published EPD is SonaKrete from International Cellulose Corporation on Oct 24, 2025, which aligns with the newer Part B Edition 3 PCR for thermal insulation.
Read this as a maturity map, not a scoreboard. If your sprayed product is in this mix, buyers can compare you directly against peers. If it is not, your sales teams likely encounter silent disqualification on projects that require third‑party verified carbon data.
Program operators teams are choosing
Three operators handle nearly all recent sprayed insulation EPDs in the United States.
- Smart EPD LLC accounts for 4 EPDs from a single manufacturer, a sign of depth with that producer and a repeatable publishing pathway.
- Sustainable Minds supports 2 EPDs across 2 manufacturers, showing diversity of users.
- UL covers 2 EPDs tied to 1 manufacturer.
The split matters because it hints at where reviewers are comfortable and how fast your publishing cycle can run. We are operator‑agnostic in practice, yet speed and change‑management experience around thermal insulation PCRs often nudges teams toward a familiar choice.
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The rulebooks that govern sprayed insulation
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. In sprayed insulation, two PCRs set the terms most teams follow.
| PCR name | EPDs last 5 years | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products | 3 | Dec 12, 2028 |
| Product Category Rules (PCR) Guidance for Building‑Related Products and Services Part B: Building Envelope Thermal Insulation EPD Requirements Standard 10010‑1, Edition 3 | 5 | Oct 24, 2030 |
Edition 3 is becoming the anchor for newer declarations. If you are planning a new EPD today, picking the newer Edition 3 often gives you a longer runway before your next update.
Renewal runway and expiries through 2030
Expiration timing shapes your sales plan and your engineering bandwidth. Here is what is on the horizon for currently valid sprayed insulation EPDs.
- 2026 shows 0 expiries, which reduces near‑term scramble risk.
- 2027 brings 2 expiries under the older Part B thermal insulation PCR.
- 2028 adds 1 more expiry under that same older Part B.
- 2029 has 1 expiry under Edition 3.
- 2030 has 4 expiries, all under Edition 3, concentrated around Oct 23 to Oct 24.
If your declaration would expire in late 2029 or 2030, pencil a 6 to 9 month buffer before the date to refresh data, align with the latest PCR edition, and adjust any upstream datasets that have shifted.
EPD consultants are the norm in this category
Seven of the eight EPDs were developed with an EPD service provider or consultant, which is about 88 percent of all current records. That many teams chose expert help is telling. Sprayed insulation products often have multiple raw material inputs, field application nuances, and plant energy models that need careful treatment. Working with an experienced partner such as Parq frees engineering and operations time while maintaining audit‑ready documentation. We have seen this definitley cut cycle time without cutting corners.
The latest move worth noting
SonaKrete, published Oct 24, 2025 by International Cellulose Corporation through Smart EPD LLC under the Edition 3 thermal insulation PCR, is a useful reference point. It signals that specifiers will see Edition 3 more often on submittals in 2026, and it places a marker at Oct 24, 2030 for renewal planning within the category.
Notably absent manufacturers for sprayed insulation
Based on the same public registry view as of Jan 23, 2026, several large United States brands that sell spray foam or spray‑applied insulation do not show current, category‑matched sprayed insulation EPDs.
- Owens Corning does not list a current 07 21 29 sprayed insulation EPD in the registry snapshot for the United States.
- Johns Manville does not show a current sprayed insulation EPD in this category view.
- BASF, Huntsman, and GCP Applied Technologies are present in related chemistries and systems, yet they do not show current sprayed insulation EPDs aligned to sprayed insulation in the United States view.
If you compete with any of the above, a product‑specific EPD lets your reps enter projects that would otherwise rely on generic or conservative defaults. If you are on that list, a fast path to a first declaration protects share on jobs that now expect third‑party verified data.
Picking your PCR and operator with confidence
Choosing the PCR is a strategic decision. Most manufacturers follow what the competitive set uses, then check edition timing and operator familiarity to avoid mid‑process surprises. For sprayed insulation in the United States, Edition 3 of the thermal insulation Part B is the most future‑proof today because of its longer horizon, while the older Part B still underpins several active EPDs. Operator choice should weigh reviewer throughput, template fit for sprayed products, and how easily multi‑plant data can be modeled and verified without dragging your team into spreadsheet hell.
What to do next
- If you lack a sprayed insulation EPD, target Edition 3, confirm system boundaries and functional unit, and plan a data window that matches a stable production period. For brand‑new lines, a prospective first year is possible with a clear plan to refresh.
- If you have an EPD expiring in 2027 or 2028, schedule an early scoping call to check data deltas and any PCR clarifications since your last round. Small upstream changes can move headline GWP values more than you expect.
- If you are weighing operators, compare template fit and reviewer Q&A rhythm, not just fees. A smoother review saves weeks and reduces risk to your launch date.
If you want the underlying dataset for this article or a quick sanity check on which PCR to use for your next sprayed product EPD, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to share the latest snapshot, talk through the competitive landscape, and hop on a quick call at no cost.
Note on data coverage: this guide uses the global public registry most architects and specifiers rely on. Due to loading delays, some EPDs issued in the second half of 2025 may not yet be reflected. If you see something missing, ping me and I will cross‑check the most current records.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many currently valid sprayed insulation EPDs exist in the United States and who leads?
There are 8 currently valid EPDs over the last five years. International Cellulose Corporation leads with 4, followed by DuPont with 2, and Isolatek and Knauf Insulation North America with 1 each.
Which program operators are most used for sprayed insulation EPDs in the United States?
Smart EPD LLC handles 4 EPDs from one manufacturer, Sustainable Minds has 2 EPDs across two manufacturers, and UL has 2 EPDs from one manufacturer.
Which PCRs dominate sprayed insulation and which should I choose for a 2026 EPD?
Two PCRs dominate: the older Part B for Building Envelope Thermal Insulation Products and the newer Edition 3 of the same Part B. Target Edition 3 to maximize runway before your next renewal unless a project requires alignment to a prior edition.
When do most sprayed insulation EPDs expire next?
0 expire in 2026. Two expire in 2027, one in 2028, one in 2029, and four in 2030, with the largest cluster around late October 2030.
Do most manufacturers create sprayed insulation EPDs in‑house or with a consultant?
About 88% of current sprayed insulation EPDs were produced with an EPD service provider. Partnering with an expert like Parq helps compress timelines and reduce internal lift.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
