Testing
- Tested to BS476 Part 20:1987 and other International Standards
Health and Safety
- According to 91/155/EEC Revision No. 1.
| Substrate Performance | |
|---|---|
| Glass | |
| Glass (normal) | Yes |
| Glass (tainted) | Yes |
| Glass (reflective) | Yes |
| Metals | |
| Aluminium (milled) | Yes |
| Aluminium (anodised) | Yes |
| Steel | Yes |
| Steel (galvanised) | Yes |
| Lead | N/R |
| Painted Surfaces | |
| Acrylic | Test |
| Varnish | Test |
| Polyester | Yes |
| Polyurethane | Yes |
| Plastic Materials | |
| PVC | Yes |
| Acrylic/Fibreglass | Yes |
| Polycarbonate | Test |
| Polymethacrylate | Test |
| Masonry | |
| Concrete | Yes |
| Brick | Yes |
| Plaster | Yes |
| Tile | Yes |
Chart Key
- Use without primer – Yes
- Check for suitability – Test
- Not Recommended – N/R
| Joint Size (mm) | Depth of Sealant (mm) | Integrity (mins) | Insulation (mins) | Backing | Type of Seal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10 | 240 | 30 | PE Foam | Single |
| 15 | 10 | 240 | 30 | PE Foam | Single |
| 20 | 15 | 240 | 120 | PE Foam | Dual |
| 20 | 20 | 240 | 60 | C144 Firestrip | Single |
| 30 | 20 | 240 | 120 | PE Foam | Dual |
| 30 | 15 | 240 | 30 | C144 Firestrip | Single |
- PE Foam – Closed cell polyethylene backer rod (nominal density 35kg/m3)
- MF – Mineral Wood Fibre (nominal density 100kg/m3)
- NB. All tests were carried out with sealant on fire side of furnace.
