Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® - Mineral Wool Cement Based Dry Mix Spray

INTRODUCTION

Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® is a spray applied single package factory controlled premix, based on a mixture of mineral wool and cement binders, for internal use.

Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® will not crack or spall under normal conditions of structural movement or where deflections are within 1/250 of the span. It will also resist dusting and erosion due to high velocity air movement in plenum chambers.

Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® is therefore used for application on steel and concrete frames, metal decks and return air plenums, and can be sprayed around any complex shape.

Commercial projects will benefit from the use of Cafco BLAZESHIELD^®.

ADVANTAGES

• A durable, lightweight coating that offers fire protection for up to 240 minutes.
• A very effective thermal insulator, particularly when applied to the underside of a floor.
• An efficient sound absorbing material.

FIRE PROTECTION THICKNESS

The thickness of the fire protection for a given period of fire resistance in a cellulosic type fire, relates to the A/V ratio of the section. A/V is the ratio of the heated perimeter exposed to fire to the cross-sectional area of steel.

All column and beam sections have their own specific A/V ratio. Please consult Promat to establish the A/V ratio for a particular beam or column section. TABLES 1 and 2 ascertain the thickness of Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® that meets the required period of fire resistance for I-section beams and H-section columns.

These tables show the thickness requirements for Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® under French testing standards. Thickness requirements under other testing standards are available from Promat on request.

For advice on thickness calculations for hollow sections, cellular beams, castellated sections, composite floors, upgrading of concrete slabs and more complex situations, please contact Promat.

TABLE 1 Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® thicknesses for I-section beams (3-sided exposure). Critical temperature 620ºC, continuous concrete topping.
 

TABLE 2 Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® thicknesses for H-section columns (4-sided exposure). Critical temperature 550ºC.
 

SOUND INSULATION THICKNESS

Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® has been extensively tested and used as a medium for absorbing sound, and being spray applied presents a monolithic surface.

The noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is the average absorption of sound in the 250-2000 Hertz (Hz) range. In TABLE 3, figures are also given for 125 Hz as this represents the pitch of the average male voice and has relevance to office design.

TABLE 3 Cafco BLAZESHIELD^® thicknesses at density of 285kg/m3 and sound absorption.
 

PREPARATION

APPLICATION

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Promat operates a quality system in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001: 2000 and has received full accreditation to these standards.

Operating to these standards means that all activities, which have a bearing upon quality, are set out in written procedures. Systematic and thorough checks are made on all materials and their usage. Test equipment is subjected to regular checks and is referred back to national standards.

The information given in this data sheet is based on actual tests and is believed to be typical of the product. No guarantee of results is implied however, since conditions of use are beyond our control.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Adequate ventilation must be provided during use. Avoid contact with the skin and eyes by using eye protection, gloves, barrier cream and a face mask.

If the product comes into contact with the skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If the eyes are affected, flush with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately.

A safety data sheet is available from Promat upon request. Promat activities are conducted with due regard to all statutory requirements with appropriate safeguards against exposing employees and the public to health and safety risks.

PACKAGING

20kg bags.

STORAGE

Above ground and kept dry.

SHELF LIFE

Maximum 12 months.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Do not discharge into drains, watercourses or soil.