Table 2. The inventory data for the life cycle assessment of KF-94 single-use face mask based on the reference flow

Stage Category Amount Data
Manufacturing Filter 3.85 g Textile, non-woven polypropylene {RoW} | textile production, non woven polypropylene, spun bond | cut-off, S [5]
Ear straps 0.39 g Polyurethane, flexible foam {RoW} | market for polyurethane, flexible foam | cut-off, S [5]
Nose guard 0.44 g Aluminum, wrought alloy {GLO}| market for | Cut-off, S [5]
Transportation Transportation from raw material supplier to manufacturing factory 0.234 kgkm Transport, light commercial truck, diesel powered/tkm/RNA
Transportation from manufacturing factory to market 0.936 kgkm Transport, light commercial truck, diesel powered/tkm/RNA
Disposal Incineration 64% Municipal solid waste (waste scenario) {KR} | treatment of municipal solid waste, incineration | cut-off, S
Landfill 31% Municipal solid waste (waste scenario) {RoW} | treatment of municipal solid waste, landfill | cut-off, S
Environmental degradation 5% Municipal solid waste (waste scenario) {GLO} | treatment of municipal solid waste, open dump, wet infiltration class (500 mm) | cut-off, S