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DESCRIPTION FireComp is an inorganic, fire resistant and high temperature insulating composition that can be sprayed, trowelled, poured, or hand formed onto a wide array of oil and dirt-free surfaces made of wood, metal, concrete, cement boards, sheet rock, fiberglass batting, and most porous materials. FireComp is a calcium carbonate based cementitious product. It can be subjected high temperature flames for a long period of time with little degradation. BASIC USE FireComp was designed as an insulating firestop and is particularly useful in high temperature applications. It can be applied to but not limited to walls, partitions, structural beams, ducting, copper plumbing, and electrical cable trays. It can be poured into furnace jackets and hand formed around sensitive parts in need of welding repair. For maximum adhesion, it is recommended that a metal lathing be applied to surfaces prior to application of FireComp. There is little (less than 1%) rebound during application and no slump. It begins to set up after 15 minutes. It can be force dried if necessary, but a slow cure time is preferred to prevent cracking. Cure time will vary depending on thickness of application and level of humidity. The surface dries to a white, hard, sprayed texture that can be coated with a variety of sealants; including latex paint. A coating of FireComp will add structural strength to any surface. MULTIPURPOSE USE A side benefit of FireComp is its'ability to reduce sound decibels. It has been applied in block industrial buildings with corrugated tin roofs to a thickness of one inch. The decibel reading was reduced from 118db to 110dB inside the room with four air compressors running. The readings outside the building were reduced from 98db to 92db. BENEFITS -Will tolerate temperatures up to 5000 degrees Fahrenheit. -The surface at flame impact may cause some flaking but will not be destroyed. -Non-hazardness to the applicator and trades working around the installation -Can be pigmented (colored) -Can be sealed, painted or coated -Tracing elements can be added to FireComp for product recognition at a later date -High density material-will not crumble -Has R-value insulating -Acoustical value factor;reduces decibels -Can be precasted for design mold configurations -Can be cast in place -Can retain heat to save on energy costs. Industrial use such as kiln -Can be troweled in place or shaped as a part -Can be painted on by brush -A spray applied application can result in greater thicknesses on - at a single pass. You can apply 1 to 1 1/2 inches on at a time. Other applications provide only 3/4 of an inch per application. -Can not be damaged by water or moisture. Needs to be sealed -Can be used on all types of substrates such as wood, metal, sheet rock, glass block, paper etc. -Non flammable -Non conductive in a cured state. COMPARISON NOTE: FireComp material is known as SPRAY APPLIED STRUCTURAL STEEL FIREPROOFING. There are two generic types of material: 1. Gypsum-a cheap low density material 2. Portland cement based material which is typically a high density exterior rated material The differences in firecomp material are as follows: -Other products have silica sand which will melt at approximately 2000 degrees F. Silica sand used for long periods of time can cause silicosis. -Other products are known to use vermiculite which is a light weight additive that causes dusting, poor density and cannot be used for exterior application - basically a weak product. -Other products sometimes use an additive called Aluma (abbreviated), a type of acid that causes the drying time of the product to be accelerated, so you can recoat faster at greater thickness. Aluma is dangerous to the applicator and does cause corrosion. FIRECOMP HAS NONE OF THE ABOVE... TESTING FireComp has passed the following test guidelines: 1. ASTME-119-0 Column Test 2. UL1715-99 3. ASTM84-00 (NFPA 225, ANSI/UL 723, & UBC 8-1) Tunnel Test. 4. ASTMC177 5. ASTM E760 6. ASTMD638 7. ASTM C165 8. ASTM F 36 APPROVAL: NEW YORK CITY MEA SURFACE PREPARATION Substrates should be clean, dust-free, and free of waxes, sealers, release agents, and any foreign matter that would act as a bond breaker. It is the responsibility of the applicator to determine that the integrity of the substrate is suitable for a quality application. MIXING Use a heavy-duty mortar mixer with rubber tipped blades, which scrape the sides and bottom of the mixer. Add water to the mixer first. Generally, seven to nine 50 lb. bags can be mixed at a time. Add water as needed to desired consistency. Do not over water. Mix until smooth. Dump the mixture into a mortar tub and transfer to a stator screw type industrial sprayer. Spray to an even thickness over the surface. Cleans up with water. SAFETY DATA Non-carcinogenic according to OSHA. Reg. Asbestos-free. Hazardous polymerixation will not occur. This material would not be hazardous if it were to become waste as defined by CFR Part 261. PHYSICAL Water Solubility: Minimal pH: 12 (in water suspension) Density: 55 lb. per cubic foot Coverage: One 50 lb. bag offers 22 sq. ft. of sprayed coverage 1/2" thick. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ASTM C177: Thermal Conductivity --K--1.38 ASTM C177: Thermal Resistivity --R--0.73 ASTM E84/UBC 8-1: Flame Spread --0 ASTM E84/UBC 8-1: Smoke Development --0 UBC 26-3 (UL1715 Testing Standard): Room Corner --Passed ASTM E119-0: 2-Hour Fire Rated Column ASTM E760: Cold Impact --No cracks ASTM D638: Tensile Strength --1.96w x .75h = 1.47 (93 LB.--63 PSI) ASTM C165: Compression: Force to compress 1 inch of material 25% = 900# ASTM F-36: Compression, Recovery & Compression Set @ 1000 PSI Compression = 8% Recovery = 16% Compression Set =.065 inch |
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ELECTRICAL PROTECTION |
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