FIRETHERM INTUMESCENT & INSULATION SUPPLIES LIMITED

Data Sheet Number

Product Data Sheet - Intumastic

Application:
Firetherm Intumastic may be used to fire-seal Linear joints between substrates in compartment locations.
Intumastic may also be used in movement joints and offers a movement capability of up to 30%.
Description:
A medium viscosity paste for internal use, containing acrylic emulsion, inert fillers and fungicide.
Joint width:
0 - 35mm
Depth to width ratio:
1:1 walls and floors.
1:2 split wall seals
Colours available:
Standard colours white and grey.
Tack free time:
15 - 60 minutes depending on temperature/humidity.
Can be over painted using acrylic paints (Intumastic must be fully cured before over-coating)

Available Sizes:
310ml - Cartridge
600ml - Foil Pack
900ml - Cartridge
5 or 20 litre - Tubs
Fire Testing:
Tested at Chiltern International Fire to BS/EN 1366-3 : 240 minutes
Tested at Exova Warrington Fire to BS476 Pt 22 : 240 minutes
Third Party Accredited By Exova Warrington Fire
Maximum wall opening 35mm x Infinite length (Linear Gap)
Maximum floor opening 35mm x Infinite length (Linear Gap)
Maximum opening in movement seal 150mm x Infinite length : Contact Firetherm Technical for Details.
Typical Installation:
1:1 ratio wall : Firetherm Intumastic 240 Minutes Integrity : 240 Minutes Insulation
1:1 ratio Floor : Firetherm Intumastic 240 Minutes Integrity : 240 Minutes Insulation
For Larger and Movement capable seals: Contact Firetherm Technical for details
Acoustic Capability up to 65 db.
Typical Service Types:
Linear Joint Seals: Floor Movement Seals : Head of Wall Seals
May also be used for fire sealing around:
Cables, Steel Pipes, Copper Pipes, Cable Trays, Combustible Pipes, Dampers & Ducting

Firetherm recommend that all fire stopping products should be installed by a third party accredited
fire stopping contractor. Full application details and methodology instructions should be requested
before the installation of the product.

Firetherm Intumescent & Insulation Supplies Limited

Unit F Acorn Industrial Park
Crayford Road

Phone: 01322 551010

Kent
DA1 4FT

Fax: 01322 552727

E-mail: technical@firetherm.com

Regionally Supplied Exclusively by SIG middle East

Firetherm International LLC

Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1
P.O Box 126747
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Dubai Office:
Tel: +971 4 885 7119 - Fax: +971 4 885 7120
Abu Dhabi Office:
Tel: +971 2 404 7195 - Fax: +971 2 414 6600
www.firetherm.com

Product Data Sheet

Intumastic
Application
Mastic used to seal movement joints, providing up to 4 hours fire protection while allowing +/- 10%
movement.
Description
A medium viscosity paste for internal use, containing acrylic emulsion, inert fillers and fungicide.
Maximum joint width 25mm.
Depth to width ratio 1 to 1.
Colours available - Standard colours white and grey (BS4800 A09), others available to special order.
Can be over painted
Tack free time - 15-60 minutes depending on temperature/humidity.
Fire Rating
BS 476 Part 22:
EN1366-3:
U/L 1479:

240 Minutes Fire Rating

120 Minutes Fire Rating
180 Minutes Fire Rating

Benefits
Incorporates Optifire Technology unique product identification system for assurance of specified product
installation (white Intumastic only).
When applying an ultra violet light source to the seal, an additive within Intumastic reflects a blue rather
than violet colour.
Fully tested to 4 hours Fire protection using both mineral wool and PE backing rods.
Low smoke, halogen free.
Legislation
Compartment walls and floors must maintain the appropriate level of fire resistance as laid down by
Building Regulations Approved Document B 1991. Movement joints in walls, floors and joints at the head
of walls need a product that can provide movement and at the same time provide up to 4 hours fire
integrity. Intumastic satisfies all these requirements.
Specification
Install Firetherm Intumastic (colour) fire seals in full accordance with manufacturers instructions. Contact
Firetherm Ltd Dartford England +44 1322 551 010.
Technical Support
Firetherm provides a design & estimating service for specifiers and users of its products and in addition can
provide site support to installers. Please contact Firetherm's Technical Hotline on +44 1322 551 010.

Firetherm International LLC

Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1
P.O Box 126747
Dubai
United Arab Emirates

Dubai Office:
Tel: +971 4 885 7119 - Fax: +971 4 885 7120
Abu Dhabi Office:
Tel: +971 2 404 7195 - Fax: +971 2 414 6600
www.firetherm.com

Installation
1. Read the Intumastic Health & Safety instructions before starting work.
2. Check gap widths correspond to specification.
3. Insert a suitable backing material or foam backing rod to control the depth of sealant to 1:1 depth
to width ratio.
4. If necessary use masking tape each side of the joint.
5. For bare metal surfaces (such as copper or aluminium), we recommend a barrier tape (masking
tape or the like) is applied before filling the hole with mastic.
6. Cut the end of the tube and trim the nozzle to size required.
7. Force Intumastic well into the joint the backing material and sides of the joint are well covered.
8. Tool off to a good finish.
9. Remove masking tape if used.
In presenting this technical advice we cannot claim to serve in any but an advisory capacity and can
undertake no liability since actual conditions of use are beyond our control.
Our Standard Terms & Conditions Apply At All Times

Material Safety Sheet in accordance with 91/155 EC

Company:

Firetherm International Ltd. P.O Box 126747. Dubai. United Arab Emirates

Trade name:

Firetherm

Revised on:

27 February 2010

Authorised by:

S Connelly

Product name: Firetherm Intumastic

Replaces issues:

Chemical product and company identification

1.1

Generic product name: Firetherm Intumastic .

1.2

Company address: Firetherm Ltd, Unit F, Acorn Industrial Park, Crayford Road, Crayford. Kent. DA1 4FT

1.3

If further information is required, please telephone or fax FIRETHERM Limited. Tel: +44 1322 551 010 Fax: +44 1322 552 727

Composition/ information on ingredients

Firetherm Intumastic is an aqueous acrylic emulsion with mineral fillers. It is odourless and is free from asbestos and fibres.

Table 1

N/A

Hazards identification

3.1

N/A.

First-aid measures

4.1

Skin:
Throat:
Eyes:
Ingestion:

Fire-fighting measures

CAS-No.

Contents

Classification

R-phrases

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Discard contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water.

May cause irritation. Remove patient to fresh air.
Flush with copious quantities of fresh water for 15 minutes.
Small quantities are unlikely to cause significant reaction. DO NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth and drink
plenty of fluids. Seek medical attention

Firetherm Intumastic is non-combustible but packaging can burn.

5.1

Suitable extinguishing media: Water Spray, Dry Powder, Foam and Carbon Dioxide.

5.2

Extinguishing media that must not be used for safety reasons: N/A.

5.3

Combustion products: N/A

5.4

Special protective equipment for fire fighters: N/A.

Accidental release measures

If dry, dispose of as non-hazardous waste.
If wet, absorb with sand, earth or non-flammable absorbent material and dispose of after curing as non-hazardous waste.

Handling and storage

7.1

Handling: DO NOT eat or drink during use. Observe good industrial hygiene.

7.2

Storage: Keep material in original packaging until it is to be used between 5oC and 40oC clear of the ground.
Shelf Life 12 months.

n.a. = not applicable

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Material Safety Sheet in accordance with 91/155 EC

Company:

Firetherm International Ltd. P.O Box 126747. Dubai. United Arab Emirates

Trade name:

Firetherm

Revised on:

27 February 2010

Authorised by:

S Connelly

Product name: Firetherm Intumastic

Replaces issues:

Exposure controls/ personal protection

8.1

Respiratory protection: N/A

8.2

Hand protection: Rubber gloves

8.3

Eye protection: Safety Glasses

Physical and chemical properties

9.1

Appearance:

Off White Thixotropic Paste

9.2

Odour:

Faintly Aromatic

9.3

pH (at 1000g/H2O, 25C):

9.4

Boiling point:

N/A

9.5

Melting point:

N/A

9.6

Flash point:

N/A

9.7

Flammability:

N/A

9.8

Auto-flammability:

non combustible ISO 1182

9.9

Explosive properties:

N/A

9.10

Explosive properties:

N/A

9.11

Oxidising properties:

N/A

9.12

Vapour pressure:

N/A

9.13

Viscosity:

7,000-10,000 poise @ 20oC

9.14

Solubility:

Miscible with Water

9.15

Specific Gravity:

1.47 @ 20oC

9.16

VOC:

16gm/litre

10

Stability and reactivity information

10.1

Stability: Stable

10.2

Reactivity: Not reactive

10.3

Thermal decomposition products: N/A.

n.a. = not applicable

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Material Safety Sheet in accordance with 91/155 EC

Company:

Firetherm International Ltd. P.O Box 126747. Dubai. United Arab Emirates

Trade name:

Firetherm

Revised on:

27 February 2010

Authorised by:

S Connelly

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Product name: Firetherm Intumastic

Replaces issues:

Toxicological information

11.1

Carcinogenic, mutagenic and reproductive toxic effects: NONE. This Directive is incorporated into UK health and safety legislation
through The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) (Amendment) Regulations - known as CHIP.

11.2

Complies with Surface Flammability criteria for bulkhead, wall, ceiling linings and floor coverings to International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Resolution A653 (16) as amended by Resolution MSC 61 (67) and under the SOLUS 1974, IMO Resolution A687 (17)
complies with approved materials which will not readily ignite, or give rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures.

12

Ecological information

12.1

DO NOT allow to enter drains.

13

Disposal considerations
No special precautions.

13.1

Hazardous waste regulations; N/A

13.2

Landfill regulations; FIRETHERM waste is categorized as waste accepted at landfills for non-hazardous waste.

14.

Transport information
No special precautions.

15

Regulatory information

15.1

EC Classification: FIRETHERM Intumastic IS NOT classified as a possible carcinogen, ref. Note Q of EU Directive 97/69/EC and
HSE CHIP regulations.

15.2

Other Regulation: N/A

15.3

Exposure Limits: N/A

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Further information
Health and Safety Executive Guidance Note EH40 Occupational Exposure Limits
Health and Safety Commission The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations - CHIP
Hazardous Waste Regulations
List of Wastes/ European Waste Catalogue (EWC)
Environment Agency Technical Guidance WM2, Interpretation of the definition and classification of hazardous waste"
Landfill Regulations
Eurisol Health Statement
This information reflects typical values and is not a product specification. No warranty expressed or implied is hereby made.
This materials safety data sheet does not constitute an assessment of workplace risk.

n.a. = not applicable

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