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.
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 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.
- Delayed set time
- Increase daily productivity rate
- Same in-place performance and fire rating performance as MK-10 HB
- Interior locations
- Exposed to view only or for buildings between 75 and 420 feet tall
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.
Cost-effective, high yield option for meeting the IBC bond strength requirements.
- Interior locations
- Exposed to view only or for buildings between 75 and 420 feet tall
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.
- Delayed set time
- Increase daily productivity rate
- Same in-place performance and fire rating performance as MK-1000 HB
- For buildings greater than 420 feet tall
- Interior locations
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.
Cost-effective, high yield option for meeting the IBC bond strength requirements for Super High Rise Buildings
- For buildings greater than 420 feet tall
- Interior locations
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.
- Proven in-place performance
- Low in-place cost
- Fast, efficient application
- UL fire tested and factory inspected
- Interior locations
- Concealed conditions
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.
- Delayed set time
- Increase daily productivity rate
- Same in-place performance and fire rating performance as MK-6 HY
- For Interior Locations
- Concealed Conditions
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.
- Proven in-place performance
- Low in-place cost
- Fast, efficient application
- UL fire tested and factory inspected
- For Interior Locations
- Concealed Conditions
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.
- Proven in-place performance
- Low in-place cost
- Fast, efficient application
- UL fire tested and factory inspected
- For Interior Locations
- Concealed Conditions
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.
- UL Classified
- Convenient
- Easy to mix
- Easy application
Ideal for patching damages resulting from typical jobsite installation or renovation activities
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.
For interior, exposed applications not exposed to moisture where light abrasion, and damage resistance are desired.
- Interior Locations
- Exposed to view only or for buildings between 75 and 420 feet tall
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.
- Durability
- Moisture resistant
- Quick set
- Applicator friendly
MONOKOTE® Z-146 high density cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet specialty, commercial and industrial fireproofing requirements.
- Factory pre-mixed
- Non-toxic
- Attractive finishes
- Interior or exterior locations
- Exposed conditions subject to impact or continual moisture
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.
- Fire tested
- Durability
- Application versatility
- Economical
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.
- Factory pre-mixed
- Attractive finishes
- Corrosion inhibition
MONOKOTE® Z-156 ultra high density cementitious fireproofing has been developed by GCP Applied Technologies to meet specialty, commercial and industrial fireproofing requirements.
- Factory pre-mixed
- Attractive finishes
- Non-toxic
- Designed to meet the highest durability standards for fire protection of interior and exterior applications.
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.
- Fire tested
- Durability
- Application versatility
- Economical
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.
- Factory pre-mixed
- Attractive finishes
- Durable
- 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 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.
- Proven fire test performance
- Economical
- Damage resistant
MONOKOTE® Z-3306 Thermal Barrier - a 22 pcf product used to protect sprayed foam plastics
- Proven fire test performance
- Workable
- Damage resistant
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.
- Quick set
- Low water ratio
- Less overspray
SPATTERKOTE® SK-3 is a mill-mixed Portland cement based cementitious spray applied fireproofing accessory product.
Accessories
- Accessory Name
- Description
- Key Benefits
- Applications Type
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® can be applied with most major brands of airless latex paint spray equipment.
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.
- Increases Yield of the MONOKOTE® Fireproofing
- Increased hangability of MONOKOTE® Fireproofing
- Reduced set times of the applied MONOKOTE® Fireproofing
- Increases application productivity
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