PRODUCT DATA SHEET

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Thermafiber Safing
Mineral Wool Insulation
Technical Data
Tested to ASTM E 84
Tested to ASTM C 518 Unfaced Foil Faced
Actual “k” @ 75° [24°C] “R” value per inch Flame Smoke Flame Smoke
Density BTU.in/hr .sq. ft. °F of thickness*** Spread Developed Spread Developed
4.0 pcf 0.23 4.3 0 0 25 0
6.0 pcf 0.23 4.3 0 0 25 0
***R = thickness divided by ‘k’

Perimeter Fire Containment Tests

Per ASTM E 2307
Description Safing insulation is a critical component of any perimeter fire
Thermafiber Safing mineral wool insulation products are
® containment system. Thermafiber, Inc. has performed decades
designed to provide enhanced fire protection in perimeter fire of testing in all of the containment systems listed below.
containment systems, floor and wall penetrations, construction • Aluminum Spandrel Curtain Wall Fire Containment
joints, and other firestopping applications. These products are • Steel Stud-Framed/Gypsum Sheathing Curtain Wall
non-combustible, moisture-resistant, non-corrosive, non- Fire Containment
deteriorating, mildew-resistant and vermin-resistant. • Glass Spandrel Curtain Wall Fire Containment
Thermafiber Safing provides thermal insulation, fire
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• Granite Spandrel Curtain Wall Fire Containment

containment, and enhanced acoustical performance in many
different UL and Intertek (formerly OPL) listed fire containment • Precast Concrete Spandrel
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assemblies of 1, 2, and 3-hr ratings. For more complete test information, see UL and Intertek (formerly OPL) Directories. For a full listing
of containment systems visit www.thermafiber.com and click on Fire Rated Assemblies.
UL Reference = TYPE SAF.
Standards, Codes Compliance For additional job specific details and accessory materials necessary to complete the Perimeter Fire
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Containment System, please refer to UL design listing.3
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Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Designs, Fire Resistance Directory, UL. 333 Pfingsten Road,
ASTM C 665 Non-corrosive, Type I, III Northbrook, IL 60062.
ASTM C 612 Type IA, IB, II, III, IVA See Owens Corning publication “Enclosure Solutions Perimeter Fire Containment System E2307
Curtain Wall Technical Bulletin” (Pub. No. 10020920) for more information.
ASTM E 136 Non-combustible as defined per NFPA Standard 220
Installation
CAN/ULC S114 Complies
All firestopping insulation should be installed per the
ASTM E 96 Unfaced, 50 Perms as tested architectural specification or system specific test description.
ASTM E 96 Foil Faced, 0.02 Perms as tested All compressed Safing insulation should be installed per the
ASTM C 1104 Absorbs less than 1% by volume
listed assembly.
• Perimeter Installation: Safing insulation should be
CAN/ULC S102 Flame Spread 0, Smoke Developed 0, unfaced
compression fitted between the slab edge and the
ASTM E 814 or Safing Insulation used in conjunction with an approved fill, FireSpan curtain wall insulation, leaving no voids.
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UL 1479 void, or cavity material sealant or other approved material

in through – penetration firestop systems Complies • Penetration Application: Safing insulation should be cut
slightly larger than the opening and compression fitted into
UL 2079 Safing Insulation used in conjunction with an approved
fill, void or cavity material in construction joint systems
the opening, leaving no voids.
Complies • Construction Joint Application: Safing insulation should be
CAN/ULC S115 Complies compression fitted into the joint opening, leaving no voids.
Safing products are approved by: New York City Board of Standards & Appeals – Availability
(under BSA 39-74-SM & accepted by MEA-209-82-M, Vol. 4).
Thickness* Widths** Lengths**
Product Options Safing 4.0 pcf 1" - 7" 16", 24", 36" 48", 60"
Safing 4.0, 2" or greater thickness, is available with a vapor
Safing 6.0 pcf 1" - 7" 16", 24", 36" 48", 60"
retarding foil facing.
Safing 6.0, 1.5" or greater thickness, is available with a vapor Tolerances +¼" , - ⅛" ± ⅛" ± ½"
retarding foil facing. *Thicknesses are available in ½" increments. **Custom sizes are available upon request.

Recycled Content Options1,2: Thermafiber Insolutions ®

EPA Choice Fiber Thermafiber Insolutions offers industry leading technical

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(US Government Buildings) ............................ Minimum 75% and engineering assistance to architects, specifiers, and
Standard Fiber .....................................................................70% contractors. These services include CAD drawings,
1. Recycled content options other than standard must be specified at time of order. engineering judgments, LEED Credit Information, and ®

product recommendations. Contact our technical

services department at 1-888-834-2371 or email
ThermafiberInsolutions@owenscorning.com.
Features
• Exceptional performance in Perimeter Fire
Containment Systems
• Provides fire containment in rated assemblies
• Fire resistant to temperatures above 2,000°F (1,093°C)
• Helps conserve energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions
• Mold-resistant
• Enhances acoustical performance
• Natural dark color provides shadowing in glass spandrels
• Minimum 70% recycled content2
• Contributes to credits in several green building programs
such as LEED and Green Globes
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Environmental and Sustainability

Owens Corning is a worldwide leader in building material
systems, insulation and composite solutions, delivering a broad
range of high quality products and services. Owens Corning
is committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions,
transforming markets and enhancing lives. More information
can be found at www.owenscorning.com.
Notes
For additional information refer to the Safe Use Instruction
Sheet (SUIS) found in the SDS Database via
http://sds.owenscorning.com.
Submittal Approvals
Job Name
Contractor
Date

Thermafiber® Safing and FireSpan® mineral wool products provide the critical components of the
perimeter fire containment system in the 111 South Wacker Building in Chicago, IL. Thermafiber®
mineral wool insulation also contributed to the building’s LEED® Gold Rating.

Certifications and Sustainable Features

• 2 Verified by ICC-ES to contain a minimum of 70% recycled
content. See ICC-ES Evaluation Report VAR-1025 at icc-es.org.
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) has been certified by
UL Environment. For more information visit ul.com/epd.
• Material Health Certificate from Cradle to Cradle Products
Innovation Institute. For more information visit c2ccertified.org.

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or indirectly sustained, nor for any loss caused by application of these goods not in ONE OWENS CORNING PARKWAY
accordance with current printed instructions or for other than the intended use. TOLEDO, OHIO, USA 43659
Thermafiber, Inc. liability is expressly limited to replacement of defective goods.
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