FireKem FP-900

Kemwell FireKem FP-900® is an easy-to-install, clean and lightweight, non-combustible calcium silicate fire protection building board.

The inherent alkalinity of the board makes it anti-bacterial, meaning it is suitable for use in conditions where hygiene is of concern, such as hospitals or food-preparation areas.

It provides superior fire resistance performance and excellent dimensional stability under heat and severe moisture environments making it a suitable choice for a variety of projects.

Features and benefits:

• Fire resistance - the boards are approved for up to 240 minutes fire resistance according to BS 476-22: 1987 depending on the application.
• Dimensional stability - excellent dimensional stability under elevated temperatures and in severe moisture environments.
• Moisture resistant - will not deteriorate when used in damp or humid conditions and will not encourage mould growth. The boards are also rot-proof. Performance characteristics are not degraded by age or moisture. Untreated surfaces will absorb water, which can cause some loss of strength, but full strength is regained after drying.
• Chemical stability - FireKem FP-900® is a chemically inert calcium silicate board, unaffected by contact with most chemicals and resistant to dilute acids and alkalis.
• Acoustic performance - provides good acoustic reduction performance of between 26–49 dB. It also provides thermal conductivity (approximately) at 20°C of 0.17 W/mK.
• Easy workability - No special equipment is required for cutting or drilling of FireKem FP-900® boards. It is recommended that cutting of the boards is carried out in well-ventilated situations, or the wearing of suitable dust masks to reduce the hazard of nuisance dust production, during the cutting or drilling process. Boards may be flat head nailed or pilot drilled, then screwed.