Palonot’s first EPD enters the arena
Fire safety meets transparency. Palonot has published its debut Environmental Product Declaration for its ionic‑liquid fire retardant, signaling a clear move into spec‑driven markets where EPDs increasingly decide who gets shortlisted. Here is what they released, who they now line up against, and how this opens new doors across mass timber and other wood‑forward builds.
What Palonot just published
Palonot has released its first product‑specific EPD for the Palonot F1‑00 fire retardant solution. The declaration is issued by EPD Hub and references the EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1 dated December 5, 2023. It remains valid through September 28, 2030. The record lists F1‑00 as a single‑product formulation rather than an umbrella family, which gives specifiers crisp scope and comparability.
Developer or LCA consultant is not stated in the declaration metadata. That is common for first‑time entries and does not affect validity.
Why this matters for buyers and builders
Palonot makes ionic‑liquid based flame retardants designed for industrial applications with a clear focus on wood products. In plain terms, it is chemistry tuned to soak deep and perform without trashing the substrate’s look or mechanics, which is attractive for visible timber surfaces. An EPD puts verified numbers behind that story, making it easier for architects and contractors to carry Palonot into procurement conversations that require third‑party declarations.
Category snapshot
This EPD sits in the fire retardant chemicals space used on or in wood products and veneers. It complements the rising use of mass timber and timber facades where achieving reaction‑to‑fire ratings is table stakes. Teams can now evaluate Palonot against known alternatives on a like‑for‑like basis instead of relying on brochures.
Competitive check
Nordtreat Finland Oy currently shows multiple current EPDs, including a product‑family declaration for NORFLAM and a product‑specific NT DECO EPD, both published with EPD Hub. That breadth covers interior and exterior wood use and signals mature transparency across variants.
Burnblock ApS lists a product‑specific EPD for its fire retardant with EPD International AB as the program operator. Coverage is one declaration, comparable in scope to Palonot’s first release.
Read together, Palonot has stepped into a field with at least one player already running family‑level coverage and another with a single product entry. With its debut, Palonot is no longer screened out for lack of a declaration and can compete on performance, price, and verified impacts rather than on claims alone.
What specifiers will watch next
Two quick wins often move the needle. First, expand coverage from a single formulation to the broader F1 product family or key variants, so bids do not hinge on a model number mismatch. Second, keep the next renewal on radar so the validity runway stays healthy. Both steps prevent last‑minute scrambles when projects tighten documentation rules.
Practical guidance for manufacturers planning their first EPD
Getting to a credible declaration starts with clean operational data and a partner who actually does the heavy lifting on collection and QA. The smoother that intake, the faster teams can publish with the program operator that fits their market focus (in North America, Smart EPD is common; in Europe, IBU sees frequent use). Speed matters when sales is chasing specs and cannot wait on enviromental paperwork.
Website visibility check
As of January 5, 2026, we could not locate the new EPD on palonot.com’s product or sustainability pages. Publishing the PDF and a short explainer on the site helps distributors and estimators grab it instantly and reduces back‑and‑forth during submittals. It is a small step that pays off in real pipeline.
The takeaway
Palonot has entered the transparency arena with a clear, product‑specific EPD and a long validity tail. Against rivals, this move closes the credibility gap and positions the brand where specs are won, not wished for. Next up is scaling coverage and making the document impossible to miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EPDs did Palonot publish and for what product?
One product‑specific EPD for the Palonot F1‑00 fire retardant solution, issued by EPD Hub, valid through September 28, 2030.
Which PCR does Palonot’s EPD reference?
EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1 dated December 5, 2023.
Is the LCA developer or consultant named in the EPD?
No. The declaration metadata does not list a developer, which does not impact validity.
Who are close competitors with EPDs in this category?
Nordtreat Finland Oy with multiple current EPDs including a family EPD, and Burnblock ApS with one current product‑specific EPD.
What should Palonot do next to maximize spec wins?
Add the EPD to the website for easy access, expand coverage to key variants or a family EPD, and monitor renewal timing to keep a long validity runway.
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
