FR IPT Firestopping - Water-Resistant Elastomeric Mastic
FR IPT is a professional-grade, environmentally friendly, single-component mastic and adhesive formulated with innovative polymer technology for use in a wide range of construction and decorative applications.
Protecta® FR IPT is a high-performance, professional-grade, ready-to-use, single-component mastic and adhesive. Its innovative polymer technology makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including decorating, flooring, joinery, plumbing, tiling and ceramic installations. Protecta® FR IPT offers a much wider range of applications than conventional silicones, mastics and adhesives. Another user- and environmentally friendly feature is that it does not emit any hazardous gases.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Primerless adhesion
- Excellent adhesion to the most common surfaces
- Dynamic performance in low- and high-modulus applications
- Minimum 25% movement capability in three dimensions
- Suitable for all applications
- Up to 4 hours of fire insulation and resistance
- Resistant to radon and radioactive particles
- Excellent sag resistance
- The only available technology containing no VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
- Mould resistant
- Low dirt pick-up
- Does not stain sensitive surfaces
- Easy to apply and use
- Excess material can be wiped away with a damp cloth before skin formation
- Paintable
- Low shrinkage
- Non-yellowing
Technical Data
| Property | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| State | Ready-to-use thixotropic mastic |
| Specific Gravity | 1.54 g/cm³ |
| VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) | 0 g/l |
| Weathering Resistance | Type X - UV/water exposure |
| Chemical Resistance Test | Passed - resistant |
| Salt-Water Test | Passed - resistant |
| Microorganisms | 0 - no growth |
| Hardness | Class A 47 |
| Shrinkage | 15% by volume, one-sided |
| Tensile Strength | 3.79 MPa (379 N/cm²) |
| Tensile Elongation | 270% |
| 3D Tensile Strength | 0.24 MPa (24 N/cm²) |
| 3D Tensile Elongation | 106% |
| Recovery | 50% |
| Compression Resistance | 434 N / 1569 MPa |
| Reaction to Fire | Class D-s2, d0 |
| Fire Resistance | CE approved - EI 240 - Firestopping sealant |
| Tack-Free Time | Up to 60 minutes |
| Skin Formation | Up to 30 minutes |
| Shelf Life | Up to 24 months when unopened cartridges are stored in cool, dry conditions, and up to 6 months for opened and resealed cartridges. Avoid temperatures above 35°C and below 5°C. |
| Packaging | 300 ml cartridge or 600 ml foil sausage |
| Colours | Available in a range of colours. Standard colours are white, light grey, grey, anthracite, brown and black. |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Approved as non-hazardous for BREEAM-rated building projects and classified as EMICODE EC1 PLUS for indoor air hygiene. |
Protecta® FR IPT is designed to seal joint gaps in walls, partitions and other structures, providing an airtight and watertight seal. Protecta® FR IPT provides primerless sealing and bonding on a wide range of surfaces, including ceramic, plaster, plastic, masonry, wood, stone and metals.
Sound Insulation:
- Rw 62 dB – single-sided application, 12 mm depth
- Rw 62 dB – double-sided application, 12 mm depth
Fire Resistance:
- Provides up to 4 hours of fire resistance, depending on the application type.