Soudaseal® FR is a fire-resistant joint sealant for internal and external applications.

Soudaseal® FR | A Fire-Resistant Sealant

Soudaseal® FR has been thoroughly tested in New Zealand while exposed to all weather and fire conditions. You can rest assured this product will last the distance and perform as it should in our unique climate.

Provides a fire rated seal over expansion and connection joints in industrial, commercial, public and high-density residential builds. Tested to meet AS 1530.4 standards on solid concrete, autoclaved aerated concrete, brick, block and plaster-board walls. Suitable for internal and external applications.

Features & Benefits

 

  • Helps contain smoke and heat
  • Optimal performance in NZ climate
  • UV resistant for long-term durability
  • Will not bubble in high temperatures or humidity
  • Low volatile organic compounds (VOC) to protect human health
  • Works on porous and non-porous surfaces
  • Neutral cure that won’t damage your substrate
  • Primerless adhesion for fast application (except in stress loaded situations)
  • Can be painted with water-based paint

Fire Resistance Level

The fire resistance level (FRL) describes how a building material or element performs in accordance with AS 1530.4.

The FRL is expressed as three numbers which gives the time (in minutes) for which each of three criteria – structural adequacy, integrity and insulation – are satisfied.

Examples of FRLs are:

  1. 60/60/30
    This indicates structural adequacy is 60 minutes, integrity is 60 minutes, and insulation is 30 minutes.
  1. 30/-/-
    This indicates structural adequacy is 30 minutes but there is no resistance level for integrity or insulation.

Fire-Rated Testing Findings

When tested on 10mm-40mm wide joint configurations, Soudaseal® FR produced the following fire resistance level (FRL) results:

Panel ThicknessPosition
Vertical (up to)Horizontal (up to)
120mmFRL– / 180 / 150– / 180 / 180
150mmFRL– / 240 / 240– / 180 / 150
165mmFRL– / 240 / 240– / 240 / 240
Panel ThicknessJoint Width
10mm15mm25mm30mm40mm
Concrete
120mm
150mm
165mm
200mm
AAC – Interior
75mm13mm
100mm26mm
AAC – Exterior
140mm20mm

Testing Summary

  • Soudaseal® FR meets AS 1530.4 (2014) requirements for New Zealand and Australia.
  • Soudaseal® FR provides passive fire protection in ‘mass’ concrete panels 120mm- 200mm thick (see prior testing).
  • Soudaseal® FR provides passive fire protection for linear joints that are 10mm-40mm wide when constructed in accordance with the test report.

Technical Documents:

TDS / BIPS
SDS