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1-component, self-expanding, ready to use polyurethane foam that uses ‘green’ propellants, harmless to the ozone layer and without greenhouse gas effects.
- Ready to use PU foam in a 750ml can - gun grade and hand-held available
- Fire retardant up to 240 minutes
- Efficient seal against smoke and gas
- Excellent adhesion on most construction substrates
- High bonding strength
- Very good filling characteristics
- Excellent stability: no shrink or post expansion
- Cured foam can be overpainted
Professional use only - from the 24th August 2023, adequate training is required before industrial or professional use of this product.
Should you require training, visit - https://www.safeusediisocyanates.eu/
Professional use only - from the 24th August 2023, adequate training is required before industrial or professional use of this product.
Should you require training, visit - https://www.safeusediisocyanates.eu/
Astroflame FR-EC Fire Rated Economy Foam is a one-component, self-expanding, ready to use polyurethane foam that uses ‘green’ propellants, harmless to the ozone layer and without greenhouse gas effects. It has a fire rating of up to 240 minutes (tested according EN1366-4).
Typical use in linear joint seals.
Note: This product is fire rated but is not intumescent.
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- Features & Benefits
- Properties & Specification
- Product Availability
- Application
- Fire Test or Assessment Reports
Features & Benefits
- Ready to use PU foam in a 750ml can
- Fire retardant up to 240 minutes
- Tested in accordance with EN1366-4 : 2006
- Efficient seal against smoke and gas
- Excellent adhesion on most construction substrates
- High bonding strength
- Very good filling characteristics
- Excellent stability: no shrink or post expansion
- Cured foam can be overpainted
Properties & Specification
Properties & Specification | |
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Base | Polyurethane |
Consistency | Stable foam |
Curing system | Moisture-cure |
Skin formation - (20℃/65 % R.H.) | Ca 8 minutes |
Drying time - (20℃/65 % R.H.) | Tack free after 25min. |
Curing rate - (20℃/65 % R.H.) | 2 hr for a 30 mm bead |
Yield | 1000 ml yields 25-40 L cured foam when extruded in beads |
Shrink | None |
Post expansion | None |
Colour | Light Red |
Cellular structure | >70 % closed cells |
Specific gravity | Ca. 25 kg/m3 extruded, fully cured |
Temperature resistance | -40℃ to +90℃ when cured |
Product Availability
Shelf life is 9 months in unopened packaging in a cool and dry storage place at temperatures between 5℃ and 25℃.
Application
Shake the aerosol can for at least 20 seconds.
Moisten surfaces with a water sprayer prior to application.
Fill holes and cavities for 65 %, as the foam will expand.
Repeat shaking regularly during application.
If you have to work in layers repeat moistening after each layer.
Fresh foam can be removed using Soudal Foam cleaner or acetone. Cured foam can only be removed mechanically.
Working temperature 5°C to 40°C. (20°C-25°C recommended)
Cured PU-foam must be protected from UV radiation by painting or applying a top layer of sealant (silicone, MS Polymer, acrylic and PU sealant)
Fire Test or Assessment Reports
- Tested in accordance with EN1366-4
Test Results: Test Report 9297C - University of Ghent*
Wall Thickness | Joint Dimensions | Backing Material | Flame resistance in minutes |
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200mm | Width: 11mm Depth: 200mm | None | 229 min Fire Rating EI 180 |
200mm | Width: 41mm Depth: 200mm | None | 110 min Fire Rating EI 90 |
100mm | Width: 30mm Depth: 100mm | None | 50 min Fire Rating EI 45 |
100mm | Width: 10mm Depth: 100mm | None | 103 min Fire Rating EI 90 |
Wall Thickness | Joint Dimensions | Backing Material | Flame resistance in minutes |
---|---|---|---|
200mm | Width: 10mm Depth: 200mm | None | 240 min Fire Rating EI 240 |
200mm | Width: 30mm Depth: 200mm | None | 158 min Fire Rating EI 120 |
IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.
Data sheet
- Manufacturer
- Astroflame
- For Use By
- Professional Use
- Water / Solvent Based
- Solvent
- For Use On
- Fire resistant joints in walls and floors
- Application Method
- Aerosol
- Pack Size
- Box of 12
- Touch Dry (at 20°C)
- 25 minutes
- Max. Application Temperature
- 40°C (25°C recommended)
- Min. Application Temperature
- 5°C (20°C recommended)
- Shelf Life (from date of manufacture)
- 9 months
- UN Number
- UN1950
- Suitable For Use On
- Walls
- Suitable For Use On
- Floors
- Suitable For Use On
- Fire Resistant Joints
- Application Method
- Aerosol
- Manufacturer
- Astroflame
- Usages
- Fire Resistance
- Product Usage Type
- Fire Rated Foam
- Colour Family
- Variable, depending on composition
- Fire Rating
- 90 Minutes
- Fire Rating
- 120 Minutes
- Fire Rating
- 240 Minutes
- Fire Rating
- 45 Minutes
- Fire Rating
- 180 Minutes
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING & DELIVERY INFORMATION
Astroflame FR-EC Fire Rated Economy Foam is only available with the shipping and delivery timescales listed below - please do not contact our Customer Support Team with enquiries about alternative or earlier shipping and delivery times.
Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
All delivery costs below are excluding VAT