Product 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. FIREBOND® is water based, nonflammable and ready to use. FIREBOND® is classified for use with GCP fire protection products in accordance with ASTM E119 and E84 and listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory, category CBUI encapsulants.
Use
FIREBOND® may be used as a bonding agent or surface sealer for the following applications:
- As a bonding agent over polystyrene or urethane foam insulation prior to application of MONOKOTE® Z-3306 Thermal Barrier.
- As a bonding agent over primed/painted structural steel (columns and beams)1 prior to application of MONOKOTE® MK-6 /HY , MK-6/HY ES™, MK-6s, MK-6/GF, MK-10/HB, MK-10/HB ES, MK-1000/HB, MK-1000/HB ES, Z-106, Z-106/HY, Z-106/G, Z-146, Z-156 and RETRO- GUARD® RG.2
- As a bonding agent over concrete floor and/or roof units (including slab, panjoist, hollow-core or precast plank or TEE units) prior to application of the products listed in item 2.
- As a surface sealer (where specified) over any of the above products. Coverage rate requirements will vary based on the project requirements.Where specified, a surface sealer shall be installed in one or more coats in such a manner that the sealer does not saturate the fire protection product. The fire protection product shall be substantially dry prior to sealer application.
Clean Up
Clean tools and drippings with warm soapy water before FIREBOND® dries.
Product Application
FIREBOND® can be applied with most major brands of airless latex paint spray equipment. FIREBOND® may also be applied with a common garden sprayer, paint brush or roller.
Coverage:
FIREBOND® at full concentrated strength— up to 1000 ft2/gal Firebond diluted 1:1 (with water)— up to 500 ft2/gal
Physical Properties
| Property | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Volatile | Water |
| Actual VOC content | 14.3 ± 10 g/L |
| Average particle size | 0.2 microns |
| Flash point | Noncombustible (water-based) |
| Odor | Similar to latex house paint |
| Shelf life at 78 °F | 24 months minimum, (in originally factory sealed containers) |
| Weight per gallon at 78 °F | 8.8 lbs |
| Dry time at 78 °F To touch: | 1–2 hours Additional coats: (when dry) |
| Fire rating ASTM E84 | Class “A” |
| Flame spread | 5 |
| Smoke developed | 5 |
Technical Support
Refer to GCP Applied Technologies product literature to determine acceptability of fire protection products for the intended use.
Any inquiry related to products manufactured by GCP Applied Technologies should be addressed to:
GCP Applied Technologies
2325 Lakeview Parkway Suite 450
Alpharetta, GA 30009
USA
or call toll free: 866-333-3SBM (3726)
Customer Service Center
FIREBOND® is manufactured by Fiberlock Technologies Inc. for GCP Applied Technologies. Any inquiry related to products manufactured by Fiberlock Technologies, Inc., should be addressed to:
Fiberlock Technologies, Inc.
150 Dascomb Road
Andover, MA 01810
or call toll free: 800-FIBERLK
GCP provides technical support for all of its products. The Fiberlock Technologies, Inc. SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for FIREBOND® are available at our web site, gcpat.com.
Warranty
All statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are based on tests we believe to be reliable. However, since the conditions of use and application are beyond our control, GCP Applied Technologies shall not be liable for any damage, direct or consequential, resulting from the use of this material or design. GCP Applied Technologies’ only warranty shall be to replace any of its products found to be defective.
Safety
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Keep from freezing. Do not store at temperatures above 100 °F.
Availability
GCP Applied Technologies is the exclusive supplier of Firebond Concentrate
| Description | Part No. | Volume | Std. Pk. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 gal (19 L) pail | 1378 | 1,155 in.3 (18,942 cm3) | 1 |
| 55 gal (208.2 L) drum | 1379 | 12,705 in.3 (208,197 cm3) | 1 |
Footnotes
1. All paints and primers require prior testing and approval by GCP for verification of compliance with the “Coating Materials” section of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Fire Resistance Directory for requirements/restrictions to the use of primed/painted structural steel in fire resistance designs.
2. The use of Retro-Guard RG is often associated with abatement projects. These products are not substitutes for UL classified post-removal lockdowns. Refer to the Encapsulant Materials (CBUI) category of the UL Fire Resistance Directory for additional information.
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Last Updated: 2024-06-21
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