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Fireblock Spray Foam Insulation
- Temperature Range: -200° to 240° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.2 Btu @ 72° F
- Density: See table
- Color: Orange
Often used around electrical outlets and plumbing openings, this foam insulation helps prevent flames and smoke from spreading between walls and floors. It’s orange so inspectors will easily recognize it as fireblock. Rated UL 2818, also known as GREENGUARD Certified, it’s been tested to meet strict limits on VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions.
Cleaners for dispensing guns (sold separately) extend the life of dispensing guns.
Dispensing guns (sold separately) are required for the 24 oz. can of insulation.
Insulation | Dispensing Guns | Cleaners for Dispensing Guns | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Net Wt., oz. | Approximate Coverage | Begins to Harden, min. | Reaches Full Strength, hrs. | Useful Life | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | Each | Each | |||
| 12 | 16 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 5 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1.1 | One Dispensing Tube | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke, UL 2818 | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 24 | 36 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 5 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1 | __ | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke, UL 2818 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Spray Foam Insulation
- Temperature Range: -200° to 240° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.2 Btu @ 72° F
- Density: See table
- Color: See table
Fill cracks with this single-use can of expanding foam insulation. It hardens enough to be cut in one hour and reaches full strength in 24 hours.
Dispensing guns (sold separately) are required for the 24oz. cans of black foam insulation.
Cleaners for dispensing guns (sold separately) extend the life of dispensing guns.
Insulation | Dispensing Guns | Cleaners for Dispensing Guns | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Net Wt., oz. | Approximate Coverage | Begins to Harden, hrs. | Reaches Full Strength, hrs. | Useful Life | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Color | Includes | Specifications Met | Each | ||||||
For Walls and Ceilings | |||||||||||||||
| 12 | 16 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 1 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1.1 | Black | One Dispensing Tube | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Each | |||||||||||||||
| 1-11 | 12-Up | ||||||||||||||
| 12 | 16 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 1 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1.2 | Beige | One Dispensing Tube | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| 24 | 32 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 1 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1.2 | Beige | One Dispensing Tube | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
| Each | Each | Each | |||||||||||||
| 24 | 36 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 1 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1 | Black | __ | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke | 0000000 | 00000 | 00 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Each | |||||||||||||||
| 1-11 | 12-Up | ||||||||||||||
For Windows and Doors | |||||||||||||||
| 24 | 32 sq. ft. (1/2" bead) | 1 | 24 | One-Time Use | 1.2 | Beige | One Dispensing Tube | ASTM E84 25/50 for Flame and Smoke, AAMA 812-04 | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 | 000000 | 00 |
Quick-Cure Spray Foam Insulation
- Temperature Range: -40° to 175° F
- Heat Flow Rate: Not Rated
- Density: 1.9 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Blue
- Specifications Met: ASTM E84 25/210 for Flame and Smoke
Expanding quickly to fill large voids, this foam insulation begins to harden in 3 minutes so you can cut, sand, and finish your surface.
| Container Net Weight, oz. | Approximate Coverage, cu. ft. | Begins to Harden, min. | Useful Life | Includes | Each | |
| 13 | 0.3 | 3 | One-Time Use | Two Dispensing Tubes | 00000000 | 000000 |
Flame-Retardant Void-Filling Spray Foam Insulation
- Temperature Range: -200° to 240° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 0.154 Btu @ 75° F
- Density: 1.75 lbs./cu. ft.
- Color: Beige
- Specifications Met: ASTM E84 10/350 for Flame and Smoke
This two-part expanding foam insulation meets ASTM standards for flame and smoke and covers large areas. It can be cut after 5 minutes and reaches full strength in an hour. To use outdoors, paint or cover for UV resistance. The included snap-tip nozzles spray in either a fan or cone pattern.
Spray Foam Insulation | Snap-Tip Replacement Nozzles | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Net Weight, lbs. | Approximate Coverage, cu. ft. | Begins to Harden, min. | Reaches Full Strength, hrs. | Useful Life | Includes | Each | Each | ||
| 15 | 9.7 | 5 | 1 | Reusable | Two Cylinders with a Trigger-Style Gun and Eight Snap-Tip Nozzles | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 30 | 14.9 | 5 | 1 | Reusable | Two Cylinders with a Trigger-Style Gun and Ten Snap-Tip Nozzles | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Firebrick Insulation
- Max. Temperature: See table
- Heat Flow Rate: See table
- Density: See table
- Color: Off-White
- Specifications Met: ASTM E84 0/0 for Flame and Smoke
Often used in furnaces, these firebricks have been machined for a snug fit to minimize heat loss. They are flame resistant, meeting ASTM E84 0/0 for flame and smoke. Cut with a brick saw and install with the firebrick bonding mortar (sold separately).
2 1/2" × 4 1/2" × 9" | 2 1/2" × 9" × 24" | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Temperature, °F | Heat Flow Rate | Material | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Each | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Each | ||
| 2300° | 1.7 Btu @ 1500° F | Clay/Ceramic | 45 | 000000 | 000000 | 42 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 2600° | 2.2 Btu @ 1500° F | Clay/Ceramic | 45 | 000000 | 00000 | 48 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 3000° | 3.1 Btu @ 1500° F | Clay/Ceramic | 65 | 000000 | 00000 | __ | 000000 | 00 |
Abrasion-Resistant Firebrick Insulation
- Temperature Range: 0° to 2900° F
- Heat Flow Rate: 9.6 Btu @ 1500° F
- Density: See Table
- Color: Beige
- Specifications Met: See Table
Stronger than standard firebricks but with lower insulation capabilities, these withstand heavy abrasion on the floors and sides of furnaces. They meet ASTM standards for flame resistance. Also known as hard firebricks. Cut with a diamond-tipped tile saw and install with firebrick bonding mortar (sold separately).
| Wd. | Lg. | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Material | Specifications Met | Each | |
2" Thick. | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12" | 12" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12" | 18" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 000000 |
2 1/2" Thick. | ||||||
| 4 1/2" | 9" | 140 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM E84 0/0 for Flame and Smoke | 000000 | 00000 |
| 4 1/2" | 13 1/2" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 12" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 000000 |
3" Thick. | ||||||
| 4 1/2" | 9" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 6" | 9" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 12" | 12" | 138 | Clay/Ceramic | ASTM C-27 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Firebrick Bonding Mortar (15-lb. Pail) | 000000 | Each | 000000 |
Paintable Fire-Stop Caulk
Seal small openings in fire-resistant walls and floors. Dispense cartridges using a caulk gun.
Expanding caulk expands when heated to fill voids left by melted pipes.
| Container Size | Application Temperature, ° F | Color | Fire Rating, hrs. | Specifications Met | Each | |
Caulk | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.3 fl. oz. Cartridge | 40° to 120° | Red | 4 | UL 1479, UL 2079 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 30 fl. oz. Cartridge | 40° to 120° | Red | 4 | UL 1479, UL 2079 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Expanding Caulk | ||||||
| 10.3 fl. oz. Cartridge | 40° to 120° | Red | 4 | UL 1479, UL 2079 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 30 fl. oz. Cartridge | 40° to 120° | Red | 4 | UL 1479, UL 2079 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 5 gal. Pail | 40° to 120° | Red | 4 | UL 1479, UL 2079 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Watertight Fire-Stop Caulk
This caulk forms a long-lasting, flexible, watertight seal. Use it to close small openings in fire-resistant walls and floors. Dispense cartridges using a caulk gun.
Fire-Stop Putty
Hand-mold this putty to fill small openings in fire-resistant walls and floors. It expands when heated and forms an insulating char that fills gaps left by melted pipes.
The pad is commonly used to seal openings around electrical boxes.
Fire-Stop Cement
Seal openings in fire-resistant floors and walls to stop the spread of smoke and flames. Often used to fill gaps around pipes or conduit, this cement forms a rigid, tight-fitting shield. It’s heavier and messier to apply than fire-stop blocks or sheets, but it's an economical choice for covering a large area. You can also paint over this cement once it dries.
This cement comes as a powder—mix in water until you reach the consistency you need. The thicker the cement, the better it will stick to walls; thinner cement dries with a smoother finish on floors.
Cement in a pail is best for small, infrequent jobs. The pail is resealable and has a carrying handle.
Fire-Stop Pipe Collars
Slide these into the small gaps around pipes passing through fire-resistant walls and floors. Collars have a sealant that expands when heated to fill gaps left by melted pipes.
Fire-Stop Tape
Smooth this tape over holes, gaps, and seams in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings to form a seal. It’s tested to ASTM and UL standards for stopping the spread of smoke and flames. It’s also watertight, so it prevents leaks if you need to extinguish a fire. Designed to resist vibration, this tape flexes with movement rather than cracking or pulling away from surfaces. To apply, cut to size and peel off the liner.
| Wd. | Lg., ft. | Thick. | Clarity | Color | Application Temperature, °F | Fire-Stop Application | Fire Safety Rating, hrs. | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 4" | 75 | 0.01" | Semi-Clear | White | 0° to 150° | Through Joint Openings | 2 4 | ASTM D6904, ASTM E814, UL 1479, ASTM E1966, UL 2079, ASTM E2307 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 6" | 75 | 0.01" | Semi-Clear | White | 0° to 150° | Through Joint Openings | 2 4 | ASTM D6904, ASTM E814, UL 1479, ASTM E1966, UL 2079, ASTM E2307 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8" | 75 | 0.01" | Semi-Clear | White | 0° to 150° | Through Joint Openings | 2 4 | ASTM D6904, ASTM E814, UL 1479, ASTM E1966, UL 2079, ASTM E2307 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 12" | 75 | 0.01" | Semi-Clear | White | 0° to 150° | Through Joint Openings | 2 4 | ASTM D6904, ASTM E814, UL 1479, ASTM E1966, UL 2079, ASTM E2307 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Fire-Stop Sheets
Cut these sheets to any size and shape you need to seal large openings in fire-resistant walls and floors. They’re often used to fill the space around pipes, conduit, and ducts. These sheets are tested to ASTM and UL standards for stopping the spread of smoke and flames. Made of steel, they have a firestop coating that expands when it’s heated. If the equipment passing through these panels melts or shrinks during a fire, this coating will fill the gaps.
Use shears to cut these panels to size, then fasten to your surface with No. 10 self-drilling sheet metal screws (not included). Fill any gaps around the sheet with fire-stop caulk (sold separately) for a tight seal. Once they’re installed, you can paint over them without losing fire protection.
Fire-Stop Bags
Stack these bags to fill large gaps in fire-resistant walls and floors. They are reconfigurable, making them useful for applications where cable configurations change frequently. Bags expand when heated to fill gaps left by melted cables.
| Thick. | Lg. | Wd. | Color | Fire Rating, hrs. | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 2" | 9" | 6" | Red | 4 | UL 1479, FM Approved | 00000000 | 000000 |
Fire-Stop Plugs
Squeeze plugs into small openings in fire-resistant walls and floors. They are reconfigurable, making them useful for applications where cable configurations change frequently. Plugs expand when heated to fill gaps left by melted cable.