MONOKOTE® Fireproofing

A life-saving product critical for steel structures.

Overview

Fire protection for steel-framed buildings.

Fire protection isn't just a good thing to have in a steel-framed building — it's required by the building code. MONOKOTE® is an industry-leading fireproofing material for skyscrapers and critical infrastructure. More than simply a code-compliant product, MONOKOTE® fireproofing brings with it over 50 years of proven performance in the field. It's easy for contractors to apply and it is backed by worldwide technical and field support specialists from GCP Applied Technologies. This ensures that no matter how a building gets built, MONOKOTE® fireproofing will offer the highest grade of performance.

What is MONOKOTE®?

MONOKOTE®, fireproofing backed by a global reputation, is a life-safety product designed to reduce the rate of temperature rise in steel or concrete in the event of a fire. This prolongs the structural integrity of the elements, which allows more people to leave a building in an emergency situation, and gives first responders time to save the building.

A global reputation for excellence

Based on its easy-to-use characteristics, global reputation and lengthy proven history, MONOKOTE® has been employed in some of the world's biggest projects. The MGM City Center in Las Vegas, the world's largest privately funded construction project, employed over 500,000 bags of GCP Applied Technologies fireproofing product. Likewise, the architects of Singapore's Keppel Bay Bridge and New York City's own Freedom Tower have each specified MONOKOTE® products to keep their buildings safe.

Contractor friendly in a number of applications

MONOKOTE® has been specifically designed to be contractor friendly. The materials are typically spray-applied, and can be pumped easily into the upper floors of tall buildings. In addition to being less abrasive and less challenging to pump, users can also elect to inject MONOKOTE® to impact set time and density of the material.

Designed to resist environmental extremes

Within the MONOKOTE® brand there is a family of products; each product is designed to meet varying fireproofing and physical property requirements. MONOKOTE® products can be used on steel, concrete, and even urethane surfaces. There are products for interior applications as well as ones for exterior applications which are designed to withstand weather, and industrial environments. Tunnels, subways, and petrochemical refineries all have unique environmental conditions and unique risks due to fire—and they all have a MONOKOTE® product designed specifically for those needs. Lastly, building codes specify different bond strengths and densities for fireproofing material based on building height. For each set of requirements, MONOKOTE® provides a solution, for example MONOKOTE® MK-1000, a product with a 1000 PSF bond strength designed for buildings over 420 feet tall.

Worldwide technical and field support

Every region around the world uses different steel and concrete products from different sources, using an array of building techniques. No matter how a skyscraper is getting built, we know a way to make MONOKOTE® achieve maximum safety performance. Call upon our worldwide team of expert technical and field service providers to learn the best way to add MONOKOTE® to your project.

MONOKOTE® fireproofing for commercial buildings

(includes offices, schools, hospitals, etc.)

PRODUCT DENSITY 75 FT 75 FT
<420 FT
420 FT PARKING
GARAGES
SWIMMING
POOL AREAS
EXTERIOR
EXPOSURE
MONOKOTE® MK-6/HY,
MK-6s
, MK-6 GF
15          
MONOKOTE®
MK-10/HB
15        
MONOKOTE®
MK-1000/HB
18      
MONOKOTE®
Z-106/G
22        
MONOKOTE®
Z-106/HY
22  
MONOKOTE®
Z-146,
Z-146T
40
MONOKOTE®
Z-156,
Z-156T
50
Other Specialty Products
RETROGUARD - a 15 pcf product that is used for respray applications
MONOKOTE® Z-3306 Thermal Barrier - a 22 pcf product used to spray foam plastics

Products & Accessories

Products

  • Product Name
  • Description
  • Key Benefits
  • Applications Type
MONOKOTE® MK-10/HB Extended Set Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-10 HB Extended Set fireproofing is a single component, mill-mixed fireproofing plaster (cementitious) which has a delayed set feature. Extended Set is the same as MONOKOTE® MK-10 HB, except this product can be left unattended in the delivery system for up to 4 days.

Key Benefits
  • Delayed set time
  • Increase daily productivity rate
  • Same in-place performance and fire rating performance as MK-10 HB
Application Type
  • Interior locations
  • Exposed to view only or for buildings between 75 and 420 feet tall
MONOKOTE® MK-10/HB Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-10 HB is single component, spray applied, mill-mixed fire resistive plaster. It has approval for use on structural steel members and fluted decking to provide up to four hours of fire protection, and on flat plate cellular decking for up to three hours with SPATTERKOTE® SK-3.

Key Benefits

Cost-effective, high yield option for meeting the IBC bond strength requirements.

Application Type
  • Interior locations
  • Exposed to view only or for buildings between 75 and 420 feet tall
MONOKOTE® MK-1000/HB Extended Set Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-1000 HB Extended Set fireproofing is a single component, mill-mixed fireproofing plaster (cementitious) which has a delayed set feature. Extended Set is the same as MK-1000 HB, except this product can be left unattended in the delivery system for up to 4 days.

Key Benefits
  • Delayed set time
  • Increase daily productivity rate
  • Same in-place performance and fire rating performance as MK-1000 HB
Application Type
  • For buildings greater than 420 feet tall
  • Interior locations
MONOKOTE® MK-1000/HB Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-1000 HB is single component, spray applied, mill-mixed fire resistive plaster. It has approval for use on structural steel members and fluted decking to provide up to four hours of fire protection, and on flat plate cellular decking for up to three hours with SPATTERKOTE® SK-3.

Key Benefits

Cost-effective, high yield option for meeting the IBC bond strength requirements for Super High Rise Buildings

Application Type
  • For buildings greater than 420 feet tall
  • Interior locations
MONOKOTE® MK-6 GF Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-6® GF is single component, spray applied, mill-mixed fire resistive plaster. MK-6 GF has approval for use on structural steel members and fluted decking to provide up to four hours of fire protection, and on flat plate cellular decking for up to three hours with SPATTERKOTE® SK-3.

Key Benefits
  • Proven in-place performance
  • Low in-place cost
  • Fast, efficient application
  • UL fire tested and factory inspected
Application Type
  • Interior locations
  • Concealed conditions
MONOKOTE® MK-6/HY Extended Set Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-6® /HY® Extended Set fireproofing is a single component, mill-mixed fireproofing plaster (cementitious) which has a delayed set feature. Extended Set is the same as MK-6/HY, except this product can be left unattended in the delivery system for up to 4 days.

Key Benefits
  • Delayed set time
  • Increase daily productivity rate
  • Same in-place performance and fire rating performance as MK-6 HY
Application Type
  • For Interior Locations
  • Concealed Conditions
MONOKOTE® MK-6/HY Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-6 HY is single component, spray applied, mill-mixed fire resistive plaster. MK-6 HY has approval for use on structural steel members and fluted decking to provide up to four hours of fire protection, and on flat plate cellular decking for up to three hours with SPATTERKOTE® SK-3.

Key Benefits
  • Proven in-place performance
  • Low in-place cost
  • Fast, efficient application
  • UL fire tested and factory inspected
Application Type
  • For Interior Locations
  • Concealed Conditions
MONOKOTE® MK-6s Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® MK-6s is single component, spray applied, mill-mixed fire resistive plaster. MK-6s has approval for use on structural steel members and fluted decking to provide up to four hours of fire protection, and on flat plate cellular decking for up to three hours with SPATTERKOTE® SK-3.

Key Benefits
  • Proven in-place performance
  • Low in-place cost
  • Fast, efficient application
  • UL fire tested and factory inspected
Application Type
  • For Interior Locations
  • Concealed Conditions
MONOKOTE® Patching Compound Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Patching Compound is the only UL approved patching material for patching MONOKOTE® MK-5, MK-6 and MK-10 products that when applied as directed, will maintain the original fire rating of the steel member.

Key Benefits
  • UL Classified
  • Convenient
  • Easy to mix
  • Easy application
Application Type

Ideal for patching damages resulting from typical jobsite installation or renovation activities

MONOKOTE® Z-106/G Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-106/G is a gypsum based cementitious fireproofing designed to meet commercial and industrial fire protection requirements on structural steel members, floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling, and wall assemblies.

Key Benefits

For interior, exposed applications not exposed to moisture where light abrasion, and damage resistance are desired.

Application Type
  • Interior Locations
  • Exposed to view only or for buildings between 75 and 420 feet tall
MONOKOTE® Z-106/HY Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-106/HY® is Portland cement based cementitious fireproofing designed to meet specific commercial and industrial fire protection requirements on structural steel members, floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling assemblies.

Key Benefits
  • Durability
  • Moisture resistant
  • Quick set
  • Applicator friendly
Application Type
MONOKOTE® Z-146 Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-146 high density cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet specialty, commercial and industrial fireproofing requirements.

Key Benefits
  • Factory pre-mixed
  • Non-toxic
  • Attractive finishes
Application Type
  • Interior or exterior locations
  • Exposed conditions subject to impact or continual moisture
MONOKOTE® Z-146PC Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-146PC petrochemical grade cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet the harsh conditions found in petrochemical processing and refinery facilities.

Key Benefits
  • Fire tested
  • Durability
  • Application versatility
  • Economical
Application Type
MONOKOTE® Z-146T Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-146T high density cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet specialty and industrial fireproofing requirements requiring greater resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

Key Benefits
  • Factory pre-mixed
  • Attractive finishes
  • Corrosion inhibition
Application Type
MONOKOTE® Z-156 Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-156 ultra high density cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet specialty, commercial and industrial fireproofing requirements.

Key Benefits
  • Factory pre-mixed
  • Attractive finishes
  • Non-toxic
Application Type
  • Designed to meet the highest durability standards for fire protection of interior and exterior applications.
MONOKOTE® Z-156PC Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-156PC petrochemical grade cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet the harsh conditions found in petrochemical processing and refinery facilities.

Key Benefits
  • Fire tested
  • Durability
  • Application versatility
  • Economical
Application Type
MONOKOTE® Z-156T Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-156 Z-156T high density cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet specialty and industrial fireproofing requirements requiring greater resistance to harsh environmental conditions.

Key Benefits
  • Factory pre-mixed
  • Attractive finishes
  • Durable
Application Type
  • Designed to be used in roadway tunnels and in exterior environments where a highly durable fireproofing is required and a threat of steel corrosion is present.
MONOKOTE® Z-3306 G Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-3306/G Thermal Barrier is a gypsum based fire protective coating specifically formulated for application over sprayed polyurethane foam plastics (SPF) with a nominal density of 0.5 pounds per cubic foot (pcf). Product is a 15 pcf product used to protect sprayed foam plastics.

Key Benefits
  • Proven fire test performance
  • Economical
  • Damage resistant
Application Type
MONOKOTE® Z-3306 Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Z-3306 Thermal Barrier - a 22 pcf product used to protect sprayed foam plastics

Key Benefits
  • Proven fire test performance
  • Workable
  • Damage resistant
Application Type
RETROGUARD® RG Product Data Sheet
Description

RETROGUARD® RG replacement fireproofing is a single component, mill-mixed gypsum plaster based product which requires only the addition of water on the job site to form a consistent, pumpable slurry. RG can be used on structural steel columns, beams, joists, trusses, flat plate cellular and fluted decking.

Key Benefits
  • Quick set
  • Low water ratio
  • Less overspray
Application Type
SPATTERKOTE® SK3 Product Data Sheet
Description

SPATTERKOTE® SK-3 is a mill-mixed Portland cement based cementitious spray applied fireproofing accessory product.

Key Benefits
Application Type

Accessories

  • Accessory Name
  • Description
  • Key Benefits
  • Applications Type
FIREBOND® Concentrate Product Data Sheet
Description

FIREBOND® is an Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) classified bonding agent approved for use with any of the fire protection products manufactured by GCP Applied Technologies.

Key Benefits
Application Type
  • FIREBOND® can be applied with most major brands of airless latex paint spray equipment.
MONOKOTE® Accelerator Product Data Sheet
Description

MONOKOTE® Accelerator is a custom blended form of alum (aluminum sulfate) powder designed to be mixed with water to form a syrup-like solution for injection into MONOKOTE® Fireproofing.

Key Benefits
  • Increases Yield of the MONOKOTE® Fireproofing
  • Increased hangability of MONOKOTE® Fireproofing
  • Reduced set times of the applied MONOKOTE® Fireproofing
  • Increases application productivity
Application Type