Metacaulk Cast-In-Place Device (CID)

DESCRIPTION: Single-component device with precured dry intumescent, for casting into concrete, that provides through-floor penetration firestop protection for plastic pipes, metal pipes, insulated pipes and all types of cabling.

FEATURES:

  • Intumescent expands at the exposure of heat, forming a refractory char that tightly seals preventing the spread of flame, smoke and toxic fumes
  • Reduces labor time by eliminating need for drilling of concrete
  • Accessories include snap-on height extensions, corrugated floor deck adaptors, and installation snap-on cover caps
  • FBC System compatible

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system up to 4 hrs; tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL 1479) and CAN/ULC-S115; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); Class 1 W Rating; complies to Required Environmental Exposure Testing of Accelerated Aging and High Humidity as per UL 1479 Fire Test of Through-Penetration Firestops

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Metacaulk Box Guard

DESCRIPTION: Precured dry intumescent one-component fire-rated pad for use in electrical boxes to maintain the integrity of fire-rated wall assemblies.

FEATURES:

  • Intumescent expands at the exposure of heat, forming a refractory char that tightly seals preventing the spread of flame, smoke and toxic fumes
  • Easy to install; applied by hand; adheres to back of electrical box
  • Economical, labor-saving (compared to putty pads); great for retrofit jobs
  • Reduces sound transmission

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system; tested in accordance with ASTM E90, ASTM E814 (UL 1479) and ASTM E119 (UL 263); tested by a third party independent laboratory to the ASTM G21 standard with Fungal Growth Rating results of zero; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); complies to Required Environmental Exposure Testing of Accelerated Aging and High Humidity as per UL 1479 Fire Test of Through-Penetration Firestops; STC Rating 53

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Metacaulk 835+ Firestop Silicone Sealant & Spray

DESCRIPTION: Silicone-based elastomeric sealant, self-leveler and spray for firestopping joint openings where constant dynamic movement is expected.

FEATURES:

  • Exterior/Interior use; resistant to weather and chemical exposure
  • Forms a water/rain-resistant seal after 1 hour; excellent moisture resistance
  • 2-year shelf life
  • Excellent freeze-thaw
  • Non-sag, flexible cure; cures to an elastomeric seal suitable where dynamic movement is expected
  • FBC System compatible (except spray)

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system up to 4 hrs; tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL 1479), ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), ASTM E1399 and ASTM E90; Self Leveling: meets ASTM C920, Type S, Grade SL, Class 25, Use NT, M, A; Caulk, 5 Gallon, Cartridge: meets ASTM C920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT, M, G, A, O; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); STC Rating 55

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Metacaulk 150+ Firestop Sealant

DESCRIPTION: All-purpose, heat-expanding sealant for construction joints and through-penetrations.

FEATURES:

  • Excellent freeze-thaw
  • Non-sag, flexible cure; cures to an elastomeric seal suitable where dynamic movement is expected
  • Versatile interior use; water-based seal requires no mixing or dilution; paintable
  • Protected in wet & dry stages against mold growth with a combination of biocides
  • Safe and easy to use for most applications (including retrofit); can be applied with conventional caulking gun, bulk loading gun, troweled from pail, or pumped directly from pail

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system up to 4 hrs; tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL 1479), ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), ASTM C834, ASTM E1399, ASTM E90, and CAN/ULC-S115; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); tested by a third party independent laboratory to the ASTM G21 standard with Fungal Growth Rating results of zero; STC rating 65

 

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Metacaulk 1200 Firestop Sealant

DESCRIPTION: Extremely flexible single-component elastomeric sealant and spray for construction joint openings, curtain walls and large openings containing metallic penetrants, which cures to mastic suitable for dynamic movement areas and fire-rating.

FEATURES:

  • 3-year shelf life
  • Excellent freeze-thaw
  • Non-sag, highly-flexible cure; cures to an elastomeric seal suitable where dynamic movement is expected
  • Versatile interior use; water-based seal requires no mixing or dilution; paintable
  • Protected in wet & dry stages against mold growth with a combination of biocides
  • Easy to apply: sprayable, brushable, trowelable, caulkable, & pourable- mastic grade for efficient installation on long joint runs, self-leveling for horizontal use when fast installation is needed & caulk grade for easy-to-apply using caulk gun/trowel
  • FBC System compatible

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system up to 4 hrs; tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL 1479), ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), ASTM E1399, and ASTM E90; tested by a third party independent laboratory to the ASTM G21 standard with Fungal Growth Rating results of zero; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); STC Rating 65

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Metacaulk 1000 Intumescent Firestop Sealant

DESCRIPTION: General-use, single-component, intumescent sealant and smoke seal for construction joints & through-penetrations. Cures to elastomeric seal suited to dynamic motion.

FEATURES:

  • Intumescent expands at the exposure of heat, forming a refractory char that tightly seals preventing the spread of flame, smoke and toxic fumes
  • 3-year shelf life
  • Excellent freeze-thaw
  • Non-sag, flexible cure; cures to an elastomeric seal suitable where dynamic movement is expected
  • Versatile interior use; water-based seal requires no mixing or dilution; paintable
  • Protected in wet & dry stages against mold growth with a combination of biocides
  • Safe and easy to use for most applications (including retrofit); no special skills necessary to install; can be applied with conventional caulking gun, bulk loading gun, troweled from pail, or pumped directly from pail
  • FBC System compatible

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system rated for up to 4 hrs; tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL 1479), ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), ASTM E1399, ASTM C834, ASTM E90 and CAN/ULC-S115; tested by a third party independent laboratory to the ASTM G21 standard with Fungal Growth Rating results of zero; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); complies to Required Environmental Exposure Testing of Accelerated Aging and High Humidity as per UL 1479 Fire Test of Through-Penetration Firestops; STC Rating 62

Metacaulk 1000 One-sheet

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Denver Foam Backer Rod

DESCRIPTION: Non-gassing backer rod used as backing for elastomeric & other applied caulking sealants, controlling the depth of applied sealants & ensuring cross-sectional hourglass configuration.

FEATURES:

  • Easy to use
  • Economical
  • Allows air to reach both sides of sealant offering a faster & more uniform cure
  • Will resist oil, gasoline & most solvents
  • Odorless & will not stain
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BlazeSeal Fire Strip

DESCRIPTION: Flexible, precured dry intumescent strips installed as an integral part of fire door assemblies to provide a positive pressure seal in the clearance area between the door and frame, at the assembly threshold, through hardware such as closers and locks, or in frame assemblies utilizing fire-rated glass in both doors and side lites.

FEATURES:

  • Intumescent expands at the exposure of heat, forming a refractory char that tightly seals preventing the spread of flame, smoke and toxic fumes
  • Easy to install; ready to use
  • Virtually air-tight butterfly damper rubber gasket delivers superior seal when closed
  • Cost effective; less material required
  • Highly versatile, flexible

PERFORMANCE: Tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 (UL 2079), DIN 4102-1, the fire door standards UL 10C and NFPA 252, and complies with the requirements of IBC 716.2; VOC compliant (CDPH Standard Method v1.2); complies to Required Environmental Exposure Testing of Accelerated Aging and High Humidity as per UL 1479 Fire Test of Through-Penetration Firestops; Compliant with the Buy America Act

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Blaze Foam

DESCRIPTION: Precured dry intumescent strips and compressible foam used in head-of-wall, wall-to-wall and bottom-of-wall joint applications both static and dynamic.

FEATURES:

  • Quick and easy one-step installation
  • Not affected by temperature
  • No hazardous ingredients
  • No mechanical fastening required

PERFORMANCE: UL Classified system up to 2 hrs in gypsum walls; tested in accordance with ASTM E1966 (UL 2079) and ASTM E90; L Rating < 1 CFM/LF; STC Rating 64; Compliant with the Buy America Act

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