20kg Firebreak Compound is a specially formulated single pack material that is mixed with water to provide a strong and robust fire resistant smoke stop seal. It is designed to reinstate the fire resistance of separating walls and floors when penetrated by a wide range of building services such as electrical cables, pipes and ducts.

It is suitable for use in both small and large service openings and can be easily mixed to either a stiff or pourable consistency. Fire testing includes for use in minimum 100mm thick flexible (plasterboard) partitions.

Key Features & Benefits

• Independently tested to EN 1366-3: 2009 and EN 1366-4: 2006 providing up to 4 hours fire resistance

• Tested in conjunction with a wide range of service penetrations including bunched cable, large power cables and steel and copper pipes
• Seal designs available for large floor openings (1400mm x any length) and wall openings (1500mm high x any width)
• Safe: free of fibres, silica and halogens
• Easy to use: can be applied by trowel or poured into position
• Does not require specialist equipment: simple mixing and application tools can be used and cleaned with water
• Does not shrink on setting
• Provides a rigid, gas-tight barrier to smoke, combustion gasses and halon gas
• Quick setting with good surface finish
• Seals are easily drilled and refilled for later installation of additional services
• Non-combustible
• Long service life and maintenance free once installed correctly
• Quality assured including ISO 9001, CE Marking and independent third party product certification

Typical Applications

• Both large and small service penetration seals in concrete floors
• Fire seals around cables and pipes passing through fire resistant flexible partitions or concrete/masonry walls
• Sealing gaps around plastic pipes or metal pipes with combustible insulation after intumescent Firebreak FX200 Wraps or FX200 Sealstrip has been fitted

Testing & Certification

• Extensive testing to EN 1366-3: 2009 providing up to 4 hours fire resistance to service penetrations
• Classification to EN 13501 and CE Mark (ETA21/0210)
• Mechanical and durability testing to EAD 350454-00-1104
• Sound insulation: Rw up to 57dB (BS EN ISO 10140-2: 2010)
• VOC Emissions Classification: Ml (highest European classification)
• Third party product certification with UL International (Certificate# UL-EU-00643-Ml)

Product Data Sheet Links
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Technical Drawing
CF-CP-0020 - Compound floor seal with cable penetratrions
CF-CP-0021 - Compound floor seal with metal pipe penetrations
CW-CP-0022 Compound wall seal with cable penetrations
CW-PP-0023 Compound wall seal with metal pipe penetrations

The above information is based on current test data, health and safety information and application instructions supplied by our suppliers and manufacturers of the products. It is supplied for guidance and to the best of our knowledge is true and accurate. Customers should satisfy themselves to the suitability of the products in its intended use and no guarantee is given or implied as the conditions of actual use are beyond our control. If in doubt the customer should consult the designer of the project or the local building control. 

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