FP200 FR Expanding Foam

technical datasheet
• Extremely versatile solution • Paintable and stainable

• CFC free • Easily trimmed after curing

• Excellent fill capabilities • Excellent adhesion to most building

substrates
• Very easy to install and finish
• Unaffected by moisture or humidity
• Excellent smoke and draft seal when cured
capabilities
• Cures to provide a strong semi-rigid
• Sound dampening capabilities seal

Product Description Testing and Performance Data

Abesco FP200 FR Expanding Foam is a single pack fire
rated polyurethane expanding foam, and is designed
to prevent the spread of fire and smoke from one
compartment to another through construction joints,
gaps and voids or openings for service penetrations in
fire rated walls and floors, and provides up to 4 hours
fire resistance.

Abesco FP200 FR Expanding Foam has excellent

adhesion properties to most common building surfaces
and when cured provides a strong semi-rigid fire rated Tested in accordance with the methodology
seal. Once fully expanded and cured, Abesco FP200 FR and criteria described in:
Expanding Foam is unaffected by moisture and does BS 476-20 (up to 4 hours)
not degrade in high humidity conditions. Abesco FP200 EN 1366-3 (up to 4 hours)
ASTM E-814 / UL 1479
FR Expanding Foam is an extremely versatile product (Classified 1 & 2 hour systems)
and as such is well suited for use in a wide range of ASTM E-84 (Flame 10, Smoke 35)
other applications. ASTM E-662 | ASTM E-162

FILL VOID OR CAVITY MATERIALS

FOR USE IN THROUGH PENETRATION
FIRESTOP SYSTEMS SEE UL
DIRECTORY OF PRODUCTS
CERTIFIED FOR CANADA AND UL
FIRE RESISTANCE DIRECTORY 86JY

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 Application Physical Properties
Abesco FP200 FR Expanding Foam is suitable for use in most • Application temperature: minimum 5°C (41°F) (surfaces),
buildings where a seal is required for through penetrations in fire rated 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F) (Can)
floors and walls. It has excellent adhesion to various surfaces like • Can must be inverted for dispensing
concrete, brick, wood, metal, aluminum and steel. It has no adhesion • Flammable during dispensing
to polyethene, silicone and teflon. Easy wet cleanup using Acetone,
• Tack free time: 5 - 10 minute, depending on temperature and
M.E.K., & Lacquer Thinner. humidity

Installation Methods • Cure time: 20 - 25 minutes 38mm (1.5” Dia.), depending on

temperature and humidity
1. Ensure surfaces are firm and free of dust, loose particles and
• Hardening time: 1.5 – 5 hours, depending on temperature and
grease.
humidity
2. As Abesco FR Foam dries by moisture absorption, all surfaces • Foam when cured has around 60% closed cell content
should be moistened well with water before application of the foam. • Specific gravity : 22 – 26 kg/m3
• Water absorption: maximum 1 % volume
3. Shake the can thoroughly 15 - 20 times. Attach the adapter to the
• Temperature resistance: - 40°C to + 90°C (- 40°F to + 194°F)
can, taking care not to over-tighten or activate the valve during this
process. • Tensile strength: 0,071 - 0,076 MPa
• Elongation at break: 15 - 20 %
4. The can should be turned upside down with the adapter and valve • Free expansion: 120%
pointing downwards for application of the foam. The best application
• Flame and smoke index: 10 & 35, Class A Rating
temperature is 68 - 77°F (20 - 25°C)
• Flammability class: B1 according to DIN 4102, part 1
5. The foam should be applied into gaps and openings from the bottom • Storage: 9 months 10°C to 20°C (+5°F to +68°F)
first, working up as each layer is allowed to part cure. Care must be • Higher temperatures can shorten storage life. Must be in vertical
taken not to insert excessive quantities of foam at one time as the position (upright).
rapid expansion will lead to overspill and unwanted post expansion. • VOC: 2% per Council Directive 1999/13/EC or 26.3 g/l
Foam extrusion can be controlled accurately by varying the pressure
• STC: 38
or side to side and tilting the adapter. The applied volume of foam
• Dielectric Constant (relative static permittivity) 1.2
will expand 2-3 times its original volume, therefore the foam should
be inserted into a maximum 50% of the volume to be filled. Avoid • R: 7/inch (2.54 cm)
emptying the entire can onto a enclosed location without moving • Asbestos free
the nozzle to obtain even filling, this will help with even curing and
eliminate liquid or un-foamed voids.
Ordering Information - Worldwide
6. Moisture is needed to ensure rapid and even curing of the foam
and care must be taken to ensure surfaces are kept moist during
Item Case Qty. Color Size
application (a watering spray for plants is a good tool to use for this 20424 12 Pink 24 oz.

purpose). This is especially important for hot or dry climates. 20410 12 Pink 10 oz.
Pallet quantity of 24 oz. cans: 816
7. After 12 hours, hardened foam can be cut or sawed away with Pallet quantity of 10 oz. cans 1,500
a small saw or knife to leave a neat finish. Painting or staining with
acrylic or latex based paints or stains can be done. Product only ships ground

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