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HempLime products are a superfood for the building industry. Products made from hemp and lime offer healthier alternatives in insulation, wall systems, textiles, and more because they do not contain harmful petrochemicals. Both hemp and lime absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, and hemp plants also regenerate depleted soils while they grow. 

HempLime products are naturally resistant to pests, mold, and fire, eliminating the need for toxic chemical additives. HempLime products also improve interiors because they have excellent acoustic properties and naturally regulate humidity and heat. The insulative properties of HempLime make it an energy-efficient building material and require very little energy to produce. And hemp and lime products are naturally biodegradable. They can be fully recycled and reused to support a zero-waste economy

Also, the burgeoning hemp industry in the US supports regenerative economies and communities, tackling social justice issues through agriculture and workforce development.

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The goal of our collections is to help promote transparency in the material ingredients of building products by fostering knowledge and awareness of products and materials for which life-cycle information is available, and that have environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts.

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A Healthier Affordable Building Product

Products with the designation of "Healthier & Affordable" were specified and installed in at least one of our Case Studies of healthier affordable housing.

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“Embodied Carbon” is the total amount of carbon emitted during the process of making a material. *HML refers to a manufacturer's EPD to determine whether a product's A1-A3 carbon emissions falls within HML's threshold for Low Embodied Carbon.

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This product has been added to the collection within the past six months.

Ingredient Disclosures

There are several ways of evaluating a material’s health that we include with product information. Disclosures are reports by manufacturers about product ingredients, impacts, or other attributes.

Key Disclosures include:
Health Product Declaration (HPD)

A voluntary technical specification for reporting information on product contents and associated health information, intended to be the health-analogue to Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

Declare Label

Declare is a transparency platform and product database that answers three questions: 
  1. Where does a product come from?
  2. What is it made of?
  3. Where does it go at the end of its life?

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

A standardized format for communicating the environmental effects associated with a product’s raw materials extraction, energy use, chemical makeup, waste generation, and emissions to air, soil, and water.

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

A reporting format that provides basic information about a material’s chemical ingredients, the potential safety hazards to installers, and recommended practices for installation.

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Hemp Oil

Hemp oil is a healthier finish and works particularly well on wood. The Real Milk Paint’s Hemp Oil is free of additives, preservatives, solvents, and VOCs. It is thinner than tung oil, making it easier to apply without the addition of a solvent. However, hemp oil is less durable and waterproof than tung oil. Hemp oil is food safe and works especially well on lightly used items.


Category
Sealant, Oil_Hemp
Manufacturer
The Real Milk Paint
Product Website

Material composition*

Industrial Hemp Oil 100%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

Available in 1 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, and 1 gallon bottles

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Other
Last Updated

July 31, 2019

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Hempcrete Block

IsoHemp’s hempcrete blocks are a non-load-bearing masonry product. These natural, healthy blocks are designed to be used for insulating envelopes, partition walls, and counter-partitions. Made only from hemp and lime, hempcrete’s ability to diffuse accumulated heat makes it a fantastic thermal regulator. This product also regulates humidity due to its permeability and is naturally very fire-resistant, making toxic flame retardants obsolete. Not only are IsoHemp hempcrete blocks good for human health, they also have a positive environmental impact. Their manufacture requires very little energy, and they act as a carbon sink, actively absorbing CO2 from the air.


Category
Masonry, Hempcrete
Manufacturer
IsoHemp
Product Website

Material composition*

Hemp (particle size of 2 to 20 mm) 80%, Hydraulic Lime 11%, Air Lime 9%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

30 cm x 60 cm, available in 6, 9, 12, 15, 20, and 30 cm thicknesses

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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Last Updated

July 17, 2019

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Hempcrete Blocks

Just Bio Fiber's hempcrete blocks are a breathable, durable, non-toxic alternative to typical structural wall assemblies. Made primarily from hemp and lime, these blocks are Declare Red List Free as well as naturally fire resistant. Wall systems built with these blocks regulate temperature and humidity while retaining heat. They also do not require a vapor barrier and are resistant to mold, insects, rodents, and mildew.


Category
Masonry, Hempcrete
Manufacturer
Just Bio Fiber
Product Website

Material composition*

Hemp Hurd 30-50%, Calcium Hydroxide 20-40%, Calcium Carbonate 10-30%, Calcium Magnesium Tetrahydroxide 10-30%, Kaolin 1-10%, Fibrous Glass 1-10%, Silica Sand 1%, Styrene 1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

21.3" x 10.7" x 8"

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Other
Declare | Red List Free
Last Updated

June 18, 2021

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Tradical Hemcrete

Available At the Donghia Materials Library

Tradical® Hemcrete® is a highly sustainable hemp-lime product line designed to create insulating walls in new structures or to retrofit existing floors, roofs, and walls with thermally efficient, breathable insulating layers.


Category
Masonry, Hempcrete
Manufacturer
American Lime Technology
Product Website

Material composition*

Hemp, Lime (Calcium Hydroxide), Hydraulic Lime Binder, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Silicates, Silica, Oxides of Magnesium, Aluminum, and Iron

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Last Updated

April 06, 2018

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Ecologic Trademark Plaster Takcoat Platinum

Takcoat is a lime plaster that can be used on interior or exterior / applications such as e.g., drywall or masonry. This plaster can be applied without a primer.

Limeworks are experts through their experience in masonry, historic restoration with Lime - Naturally Hydrated Lime (NHL).Production with NHL requires less energy, hence the release of CO2 is reduced considerably and NHL reabsorbs most of the CO2 during the curing process. The product contains no Portland Cement, 90% is sourced in the USA.


Category
Resilient, Limestone
Manufacturer
Limeworks
Product Website

Material composition*

High Calcium Hydrated Lime (>20%), Recycled Glass Aggregate (<70%), Proprietary Additives (<10%)

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Other
Last Updated

May 19, 2020

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Ecologic Trademark Lime Injection Grout (Type I)

This specific Grout Grade is recommended to fill fine cracks up to a width 1/16 inch.

Limeworks are experts through their experience in masonry, historic restoration with Lime - Naturally Hydrated Lime (NHL).Production with NHL requires less energy, hence the release of CO2 is reduced considerably and NHL reabsorbs most of the CO2 during the curing process. The product contains no Portland Cement, 90% is sourced in the USA.


Category
Resilient, Limestone
Manufacturer
Limeworks
Product Website

Material composition*

Natural Hydraulic Lime (>99%), Proprietary Additives (<1%)

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Other
Last Updated

May 19, 2020

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2/10’s 80/20 wool and hemp blend, Ivory

New York Textile Lab designs yarns and textiles with an economically diverse and sustainable supply chain at the forefront of their mind. The fibers used are grown on climate beneficial soil within the North Eastern Region.

This Hemp Wool Yarn is developed by the Textile Lab and produced with partnering manufacturers in the USA.


Category
Textile, Hemp
Manufacturer
NYTextileLab
Product Website

Material composition*

70% fine wool sourced from Oregon, 30% domestic hemp from Nebraska.

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Other
Last Updated

May 19, 2020

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Hempwool

Hempwool insulation has a low carbon footprint, shows excellent insulation values, is hypoallergenic, and due to its ingredients allows for a non-hazardous installation. According to Hempitecture, the mix of 92% hemp fiber and 8% polyester is heated to bond and increase strength. Polyester is petrochemically based and will not biodegrade. Alternatives are other man-made substances, currently. We appreciate this North American-made product and look forward to a healthier option as it evolves. It contains 89% Biobased Content according to Bioprefered.gov.

Note: Hempwool's declare R-value is 3.7/inch.


Category
Fibrous, Cellulosic, & Granular Insulation, Hemp
Manufacturer
Hempitecture
Product Website

Material composition*

92% hemp, 8 % polyester

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Other
Biopreferred
Last Updated

May 20, 2020

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HES-hemp hurd

Hemp hurds are the tough woody interior of the hemp plant. It is harvested by decorticating - separating - the inner hurd material from the softer, fibrous exterior of the stalk.

The component silica (sand) in the plant prevents from burning or rotting and with the immense strength of the hurd it makes Hemp Hurd an versatile building material - it is used in, e.g., insulation and wall systems.

HES Hemp Hurd is mainly from Europe with the US distribution currently on the west coast.


Category
Pourables and Aggregates, Hemp Hurd
Manufacturer
Hemp Eco Systems Group
Product Website

Material composition*

100% pure crushed hemp hurd

*as reported by the manufacturer

AVAILABLE SIZING

HES approved Hemp Hurds in 44 lb bags

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Other
Last Updated

May 22, 2020

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Ecologic Trademark LimeWash Platinum

Ecologic™ LimeWash Platinum is a mineral coating which bonds as crystals form in the pores of the substrate. It is breathable and due to substrate and mineral joined together, water or salts cannot cause the surface to bubble or flake.

Limeworks are serious experts through their profound experience in masonry, historic restoration and working with Lime - Naturally Hydrated Lime (NHL).Due to substantially less energy usage during production with NHL, the release of CO2 into the atmosphere is reduced considerably. Furthermore, Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) reabsorbs most of the CO2 during the curing process, while cement reabsorbs none.


Category
Mineral Paint, Lime
Manufacturer
Limeworks
Product Website

Material composition*

High Calcium Hydrated Lime (>90%), Skimmed Milk Derivative (<1%), Borax (<2%), Alum (Aluminum Sulfate) (>5%), Bluing Agent(>0.005%)

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Other
Last Updated

May 22, 2020

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Ecologic Trademark HempCrete Binder Platinum

Ecologic™ HempCrete Binder Platinum is a lime binder formula made in America. It is used to be mixed with hemp hurd for non-structural insulation, widely known as Hempcrete.

Limeworks are serious experts through their profound experience in masonry, historic restoration and working with Lime - Naturally Hydrated Lime (NHL). Production with NHL requires less energy, hence the release of CO2 is reduced considerably and NHL reabsorbs most of the CO2 during the curing process.


Category
Pourables and Aggregates, Binder
Manufacturer
Limeworks
Product Website

Material composition*

High Calcium Hydrated Lime (>90%), Proprietary Additives (<10%)

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Other
Last Updated

May 26, 2020

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Kanabat Hemp Hurd

Hemp hurd is the tough woody interior of the hemp plant. It is harvested by decorticating - separating - the inner hurd material from the softer, fibrous exterior of the stalk.

The component silica (sand) in the plant prevents it from burning or rotting and with the immense strength of the hurd it makes Hemp Hurd a versatile building material - it is used in, e.g., insulation and wall systems.

Kanabat's hemp hurd is grown in France and distributed in the US via Americhanvre. According to the manufacturer, Kanabat is certified building grade by the Construire en Chanvre.


Category
Pourables and Aggregates, Hemp Hurd
Manufacturer
Americhanvre
Product Website

Material composition*

100% pure crushed hemp hurd

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Other
Last Updated

January 27, 2021

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"Fifth Element" Binder

Hempire's Fifth Element hempcrete binder avoids cement. Per Manufacturer, this binder allows the creation of hempcrete with a dry density of around 260 kg/m3 (16.2 lb/ ft3) with improved thermal properties. The binder is mixed with hemp hurd and water and can be used in in-situ casting, spraying, fabrication of prefab panels, bricks, or blocks. The Manufacturer is registered in the US since 2018 and starting in 2021 distributes from within the country.


Category
Masonry, Hempcrete
Manufacturer
Hempire
Product Website

Material composition*

85% Hydrated Lime (CaO)

15% Natural Minerals

*as reported by the manufacturer

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
Declare Label
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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Last Updated

February 22, 2021

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Lime Plaster

Limestrong's Artisan lime plasters are a healthier alternative to traditional wall finishes like paint. This plaster is made of lime, pumice, and a plant-based binder, all sourced from within the US. It is available in 3 finishes of varying levels of shine - Marble, Stone, and Sand. Limestrong uses natural pigments only and has created a palette of 98 colors using a combination of 8 naturally occurring minerals. These plasters are petrochemical and fragrance-free.


Category
Mineral Paint, Lime
Manufacturer
Earthaus Plaster
Product Website

Material composition*

Calcium Hydroxide 50-75%, Amorphous Aluminum Silicate (Pumice) 25-50%, Crystalline silica, respirable powder 0.0001-1%

*as reported by the manufacturer

COLORS

98 colors

CERTIFICATIONS & DISCLOSURES
Health Product Declaration (HPD)
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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
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Last Updated

November 04, 2021

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BENEFITS OF USING HEMPLIME PRODUCTS:

Interior Health: HempLime products are naturally pest, mold, and fire-resistant.

Interior Quality: HempLime products have excellent acoustic properties, and naturally regulate humidity and heat.

Energy Efficiency: The insulative properties of HempLime make it an energy-efficient building material and requires very little energy to produce. The amount of CO2 sequestered during hemp's growth exceeds the amount emitted during production. Similarly, the CO2 emitted while processing limestone to make lime is re-absorbed as lime cures.

Zero Waste: Hemp and Lime are naturally biodegradable and 100% recyclable and reusable.

Spec Guidance

Clean Hemp Hurd. Keeping hemp hurd free of dirt and fibers is paramount to having a good end result.

Plan on collecting the overspray from spray-applied HempLime. Added back into the mix, it allows for minimizing waste.

Apply lath over the entire surface of HempLime before adding the plaster if wood structural members are exposed.

Prefer sand over hemp in the plaster mix as hemp holds unto water.

Clay aggregates added to lime plaster are fast acting but can rapidly shrink and cause problems. Seek guidance on the right composition for your project.

HempLime Binder. Use a lime binder that is specifically designed for hemplime building.

Aggregate in the mix. The type and coarseness of aggregate impact the function of Lime products. Seek guidance on the right composition for your project.

Hempcrete without cement. HempLime mix should be free from cement additives. An ingredient disclosure will help you rest assured.

As this industry grows, we will be able to find more US suppliers for Hemp and Lime products. This will contribute to lowering the carbon footprint.

Updated September 6, 2022

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