Description

FIREFLY FR Graphite is a high expansion, pressure exerting sealant, used to provide a

fire-rated seal to joints, gaps and around penetrations, tested to EN 1363-3.

Areas of Use

FIREFLY FR Graphite High Expansion Sealant is designed to restore/maintain fire resistance when voids have been created by a combustible material burning away.

Sealant for penetrations of plastic pipes, single/bunched cables, cable trays and

insulated metal pipes.

Suitable to close off gaps in penetrations where collars or wraps have not been used.

FIREFLY FR Graphite High Expansion Sealant can also be used when installing a FIREFLY FB180 Batt system, in order to provide a tested and certified solution.

Key Benefits

• Up to 4 hours fire protection
• High expansion factor of up to 700% to fill voids of up to 40mm
• Suitable for penetration seals around insulated metal pipes, plastic pipes, cables and cable trays and for closing voids left by combustible materials.
• Can be used with both rigid and flexible substrates
• Flexible formulation, tolerates movement of up to +/- 12.5% when fully cured
• Can be used as an integral component of a tested FIREFLY FB180
• Ablative Batt system
• Smoke, gas and water resistant, but easy to clean as water based
• Does not generate volatiles as it is a water based formulation

Testing

BS EN 1366-3, fire resistance of penetration seals

ASTM (E2786-10)

Application

Vertical & horizontal use

Fills voids up to 40mm with a low sag flow

ISO 11600:2002, movement +/- 12.5% accommodation

pH 7.5 – 8.5

Finish/Colour

Graphite grey

Skin time: 15 – 30 minutes (23°c/50% RH)

Cure time: 3mm/24 hours depending on joint size and situation

Painting, suitable after cured

Packaging

310ml cartridge

Shelf life: 12 months in unopened container

Coverage: 1 tube equals approximately 1 metre @ 20 x 15mm bead

Additional Data

Storage: cool, dry place – protect from frost

Specific Gravity: 1.46 – 1.54g/cm3

Application Temperature: +5 - +40°c

Activation Temperature: 150°c

Shore A Hardness: Approx. 60

Limitations Not suitable for use with cPVC pipes

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