QF2 Fire Protection Compound

Fire protection compound for use as a gap filling material where cables, ducts or pipework services penetrate fire compartment floors and walls. QF2 Fire Protection Compound expands slightly on curing (1%), to form a rigid smoke and gas tight seal, and is also suitable for use in load bearing situations. Subsequent to installation, it will accept further services penetrating the barrier without damage.

Features and benefits:

• Up to 47 dB reduction.

• Suitable for load bearing situations.

• Expands slightly on curing to form a rigid gas/ smoke tight seal.

• The use of extensive shuttering is not necessary.

• Manufactured in the UK.

• Expected to last the lifetime of the service installation.

Standards and approvals:

• Up to four hour fire rating (tested on vertical and horizontal compartment walls and floors).

• Fire tested to BS 476: Part 20: 1987, and the principles of EN 1366-3: 1993 and BS EN 1366-3: 2009.

• Acoustic tested to BS EN ISO 140-3: 1995.

Application:

• Suitable for use in all types of building.

• Compatible with most building materials

• After mixing with clean water, can be poured or trowelled into position.

Consult manufacturer's literature for detailed application instructions.

Coverage:

• One square metre at 100 mm thickness requires approximately 80 kg (4 x 20 kg sacks) of QF2 and will provide a loadbearing four hour rated fire seal.

• One square metre at 50 mm thickness requires approximately 40 kg (2 x 20 kg sacks) of QF2 and will provide a two hour rated seal.