Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Material

CAFCO 300 is a durable, wet mix SFRM (spray-applied fire resistive material) designed to provide fire protection to various floor and roof assemblies, steel beams, columns, and joists in commercial construction projects. CAFCO 300 offers the best fire resistance performance per unit thickness of any commercial SFRM. This means less material is needed to achieve required fire ratings. CAFCO 300 is very cost efficient. CAFCO 300 is applied exclusively by CAFCO licensed and trained contractors. Our technical staff works closely with building team members to meet all fire protection needs.

CAFCO 300

Fire Test Performance

CAFCO 300 has been extensively tested for fire endurance by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) and UL Canada (ULC) in accordance with ASTM E119 (UL 263, CAN/ULC-S101). These tests have resulted in ratings of up to 4 hours for: Floor Assemblies Beams Joists Columns Roof Assemblies CAFCO 300 has also been tested in accordance with ASTM E84 (UL723, CAN/ULC-S102) and has the following Surface Burning Characteristics Flame Spread.....................0 Smoke Developed................0

Code Compliances
CAFCO 300 satisfies the requirements of the following: IBCInternational Building Code SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International Report #9423E ICBOInternational Conference of Building Officials Report ER4818 BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International New York City MEA City of Los Angeles NBC National Building Code of Canada

Thermal Properties
CAFCO 300 is also a thermal insulator. This feature is important in reducing heat loss, particularly when the product is applied to the underside of a roof deck. The R-value contributed by CAFCO 300 may allow a reduction in roof insulation.
Product
CAFCO 300

Major Specifications
CAFCO 300 complies with the requirements of the following specifications: General Services Administration (GSA): AIA/SC/GSA:07811 Department of the Navy NAVFACENGCOM Guide Specification NFGS 07810, Sprayed-On Fireproofing Veterans Administration (VA): H-08-1 U.S. ARMY Corps of Engineers CEGS-07811 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Regulation 40 Construction Specification Canada (CSC) TEK-AID

Conductivity (k)*
0.54 BTU in/hr ft 2F @ 75F (0.078 W/mK @ 24C)

Resistance (R/inch)
1.85

*When tested in accordance with ASTM C518

Physical Performance

Characteristic Density Cohesion/Adhesion Deflection Bond Impact Compressive Strength Air Erosion Resistance Corrosion Resistance Sound Absorption Combustibility

ASTM Method E605 E736 E759 E760 E761 E859 E937, Mil. Std. 810 C423 E1354

Standard Performance* 15 pcf (240 kg/m 3) 150 psf (7.2 kPa) No Cracks or Delaminations No Cracks or Delaminations 750 psf (35.9 kPa) Less than 0.025 g/ft 2 (0.27 g/m2) Does Not Promote Corrosion of Steel

Tested Performance** 17.8 pcf (285 kg/m 3) 390 psf (18.6 kPa) No Cracks or Delaminations No Cracks or Delaminations 2,510 psf (120.2 kPa) 0.000 g/ft 2 (0.000 g/m 2) Does Not Promote Corrosion of Steel 0.50 NRC @ 1 (25mm) on deck and beam

No Flaming or Heat Release

No Flaming or Heat Release

* Standard performance based on General Services Administration AIA/SC/GSA/07811 except for density, which is based on UL. Refer to UL design for density requirement ** Values represent independent laboratory tests under controlled conditions.

CAFCO 300 Guide Specification

PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 1.1.1 Work included 1.5.2 Provide all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary for, and incidental to, the complete and proper installation of all sprayed fire protection and related work as shown on the drawings or where specified herein, and in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Contract Documents. The material and installation shall conform to the applicable building code requirements of all authorities having jurisdiction. Quality Assurance Work shall be performed by a firm with expertise in the installation of fire protection or similar materials. This firm shall be licensed or otherwise approved by the spray-applied fire resistive material manufacturer. Before proceeding with the fire protection work, approval of the proposed material thicknesses and densities shall be obtained from the architect and other applicable authorities having jurisdiction. Related Sections Section 05100 Structural Steel. Section 05300 Metal Decking. Section 07200 Insulation. Section 07270 Firestopping. Section 07812 Intumescent Coatings. Section 09200 Lath and Plaster. Section 09900 Painting. References A. ASTM E84 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. B. ASTM E119 Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. C. ASTM E605 Thickness and Density of Sprayed FireResistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. D. ASTM E736 Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed FireResistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. E. ASTM E759 Effect of Deflection of Sprayed FireResistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. F. ASTM E760 Effect of Impact on Bonding of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. G. ASTM E761 Compressive Strength of Sprayed FireResistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. H. ASTM E859 Air Erosion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. I. ASTM E937 Corrosion of Steel by Sprayed FireResistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. J. CAN / ULCS101 Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials. K. CAN / ULCS102 Steiner Tunnel Test. 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.4.4 UL Canada (ULC) List of Equipment and Materials. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc (UL) Fire Resistance Directory. International Building Code-Section 1704.11 (current edition) Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials. AWCI Publication: Technical Manual 12-A Standard Practice for the Testing and Inspection of FieldApplied Sprayed Fire Resistive Materials; an Annotated Guide. Submittals 1.5.1 Manufacturers Data: Submit Manufacturers specification, including certification as may be required to show material compliance with Contract Documents. Test Data: Independent laboratory test results shall be submitted for all specified performance criteria. Delivery, Storage and Handling Deliver materials to the project in manufacturers unopened packages, fully identified as to trade name, type and other identifying data. Packaging shall bear the UL labels for fire hazard and fireresistance classifications. Store materials above ground, in a dry location, protected from the weather. Damaged packages found unsuitable for use should be rejected and removed from the project. Project Conditions 2.2.1.4 Air Erosion: When tested in accordance with ASTM E859, the material shall not be subject to losses from the finished application greater than 0.025 grams per sq. ft. (0.27 grams per square meter). 2.2.1.5 Compressive Strength: When tested in accordance with ASTM E761, the material shall not deform more than 10 percent when subjected to a crushing force of 750 psf (35.9 kPa). 2.2.1.6 Corrosion Resistance: When tested in accordance with ASTM E937, the material shall not promote corrosion of steel. 2.2.1.7 Surface Burning Characteristics: When tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or CAN/ULC-S102, the material shall exhibit the following surface burning characteristics: Flame Spread ............ 0 Smoke Developed ..... 0 2.2.1.8 Density: When tested in accordance with ASTM E605, the material shall meet the minimum individual and average density values as listed in the appropriate UL / ULC design or as required by the authority having jurisdiction. 2.2.2 The material shall have been tested and classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) or UL Canada (ULC) in accordance with the procedures of UL 263 (ASTM E119) or CAN/ULC-S101. 2.2.3 Spray-applied fire resistive materials shall be applied at the appropriate minimum thickness and density to achieve the following ratings: Floor assemblies ___hr. Roof assemblies ___hr. Beams ___hr. Girders ___hr. Columns ___hr. Joists ___hr. 2.2.4 Potable water shall be used for the application of spray-applied fire resistive materials. 2.2.5 Spray-applied fire resistive materials shall be free of all forms of asbestos, including actinolite, amosite, anthophyllite, chrysotile, crocidolite and tremolite. Material manufacturer shall provide certification of such upon request. PART 3 EXECUTION 2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers. The spray-applied fire resistive material shall be manufactured under the CAFCO brand name, by authorized producers. Materials 3.1 3.1.1 2.2 2.2.1 Preparation All surfaces to receive spray-applied fire resistive material shall be free of oil, grease, loose mill scale, dirt, paints/primers or other foreign materials which would impair satisfactory bonding to the surface. Manufacturer shall be contacted for procedures on handling primed/painted steel. Any cleaning of sur faces to receive sprayed fire protection shall be the responsibility of the General Contractor or Steel Erector, as outlined in the structural steel or steel deck section. Clips, hangers, supports, sleeves and other attach ments to the substrate are to be placed by others prior to the application of spray-applied fire resistive materials. The installation of ducts, piping, conduit or other suspended equipment shall not take place until the application of spray-applied fire resistive materials is complete in an area. The spray-applied fire resistive material shall only be applied to steel deck which has been fabricated and erected in accordance with the criteria set by the Steel Deck Institute. 3.4 3.4.1 3.1.5 3.2 3.2.1 When roof traffic is anticipated, as in the case of periodic maintenance, roofing pavers shall be installed as a walkway to distribute loads. Application Equipment, mixing and application shall be in accor dance with the manufacturers written application instructions. The application of spray-applied fire resistive material shall not commence until certifica tion has been received by the General Contractor that surfaces to receive sprayed fire protection have been inspected by the applicator and are acceptable to receive sprayapplied fire resistive material. All unsuitable substrates must be identified and made known to the General Contractor and cor rected prior to application of the spray-applied fire resistive material. Spray-applied fire resistive material shall not be applied to steel floor decks prior to the completion of concrete work on that deck. The application of spray-applied fire resistive material to the underside of roof deck shall not commence until the roofing is completely installed and tight, all penthouses are complete, all mechanical units have been placed, and after construction roof traffic has ceased. Proper temperature and ventilation shall be main tained as specified in 1.7.1,1.7.2. and 1.7.2.1 Provide masking, drop cloths or other suitable cover ings to prevent overspray from coming in contact with surfaces not intended to be sprayed. CAFCO BOND-SEAL (Type EBS) adhesive shall be applied as per the appropriate UL/ULC fire resistance design and manufacturers written recommendations. Repairing and Cleaning All patching of and repair to spray-applied fire resistive material, due to damage by other trades, shall be performed under this section and paid for by the trade responsible for the damage. After the completion of the work in this section, equipment shall be removed and all surfaces not to be sprayed shall be cleaned to the extent previously agreed to by the applicator and General Contractor. Inspection and Testing The spray-applied fire resistive material shall be tested for thickness and density in accordance with one of the following procedures: ASTM E605 Standard Test Method of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials Applied to Structural Members. AWCI Publication: Technical Manual 12-A Standard Practice for the Testing and Inspection of Field-Applied Sprayed Fir e Resistive Materials; an Annotated Guide. International Building Code-Section 1704.11 (current edition) Sprayed Fire Resistant Materials.

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When the prevailing outdoor temperature at the building is less than 40 F (4C), a minimum substrate and ambient temperature of 40 F (4C) shall be maintained prior to, during, and a minimum of 24 hours after application of spray-applied fire resistive material. If necessary for job progress, General Contractor shall provide enclosures with heat to maintain temperatures. 1.7.2 General Contractor shall provide ventilation to allow proper drying of the sprayed fire protection during and subsequent to its application. 1.7.2.1 In enclosed areas, ventilation shall not be less than 4 complete air changes per hour. 1.8 1.8.1 1.8.2 Sequencing/Scheduling All fire protection work on a floor shall be completed before proceeding to the next floor. The Contractor shall cooperate in the coordination and scheduling of fire protection work to avoid delays in job progress.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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Materials shall be CAFCO 300, (UL/ULC designation: Type 300) applied to conform to the drawings, specifications and following test criteria: 2.2.1.1 Deflection: When tested in accordance with ASTM E759, the material shall not crack or delaminate when the non-concrete topped galvanized deck to which it is applied is subjected to a one time vertical centerload resulting in a downward deflection of 1/120th of the span. 2.2.1.2 Bond Impact: When tested in accordance with ASTM E760, the material shall not crack or delaminate from the concrete topped galvanized deck to which it is applied. 2.2.1.3 Cohesion/Adhesion (bond strength): When tested in accordance with ASTM E736, the material applied over uncoated or galvanized steel shall have an average bond strength of 150 psf (7.2 kPa).

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Product Availability CAFCO Spray-Applied Fire Resistive Materials are available to trained, licensed contractors around the world from strategically located production and distribution points in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Pacific Basin.

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ISOLATEK INTERNATIONAL is registered with the AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES)

For Further Information

CAFCO Technical and Sales Representatives are always available to lend assistance. Additional printed materials, including Material Safety Data Sheets, and other product literature, are available upon request. For more information about our CAFCO line of sprayed fire protection, thermal and acoustical treatments, SprayFilm Intumescent Coatings, and CAFCO-BOARD or for the name of the Sales Representative in your area, please contact:

In the United States: Isolatek International, Stanhope, New Jersey Tel: 800.631.9600 Fax: 973.347.9170
In Mexico & Central America: Cafco Mexico S.A. de C.V., Mexico D.F. Tel: 52.55.5254.6683 Fax: 52.55.5531.7826 In Andean Countries: Cafco Andina S.A., Santiago, Chile Tel: 562.378.5120 Fax: 562.378.5121 In Canada: Cafco Industries, Toronto (Ontario) Tel: 888.873.0003 Fax: 416.679.2933
For more detailed product information, visit our website at

www.cafco.com or contact us at cafco@isolatek.com

The performance data herein reflect our expectations based on tests conducted in accordance with recognized standard methods under controlled conditions. The sale of these products shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth in the Companys invoices. Isolatek International is not responsible for property damage, bodily injuries, consequential damages or losses of any kind that arise from or are related to the applicators, general contractors, or property owners failure to follow the recommendations set forth in Isolatek Internationals publications. No agent, employee or representative of the Company, its subsidiary or affiliated companies, is authorized to modify this statement.
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