Use and Care Manual

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Revised: 7/24/09

DAP

FIREBLOCK FOAM Polyurethane Foam

Sealant

• Quickly fills large gaps, cracks, and openings.

• Ideal to fill spaces around penetrations/ vents, ducts, pipes, and wires in

residential (“Type V”) construction. Also use for stair/ floor joints; and at

the ceiling and floor level.

• Orange color for easy code official identification.

• Evaluated per ICC-ES Report ESR-1868.

• High yield; 1-12 oz. can yields up to 15-28oz caulk tubes.

Packaging: Net Weight 12oz. (340 g/ 300 mL)

Color: Orange

UPC Number: 70798 44242, 70798 11761

Company Identification:

Manufactured for: DAP Products Inc., 2400 Boston St., Baltimore, Maryland 21224

Usage Information: DAP HELPLINE: 888-DAP-TIPS, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.

Order Information: 800-327-3339

Fax Number: 410-534-2650

Also, visit the DAP website at www.dap.com.

Product Description:

DAP

FIREBLOCK FOAM is a polyurethane foam sealant that can be used in place of

traditional fireblock materials. Fireblock foam is ideal for filling large gaps around vents,

ducts, pipes, and wires. Also use for stair/ floor joints; and wall joints at the ceiling and

floor level. The foam expands 2-1/2 to 3 times its dispensed size. ASTM E-84 (12.5%):

Flame spread = 25; Smoke development = 50. UL Classified – File # R13919 Caulking

and Sealants. Product is for Type V residential construction, to be used as a through-

penetration sealant. Tested in accordance with ASTM E-814 (modified) to establish that

the product is equivalent in performance to the fireblocking materials prescribed in the

applicable code. Evaluated by ICC-ES Report ESR-1868. Check with local code

compliance authorities prior to use. Not for commercial/ industrial code

applications. Not for E-814 applications or assemblies (i.e., not for one/two hour

fire-rated walls and floors). Not a fire stopping sealant. Contains no formaldehyde.

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Revised: 7/24/09 DAP® FIREBLOCK FOAM Polyurethane Foam Sealant • • • • • Quickly fills large gaps, cracks, and openings. Ideal to fill spaces around penetrations/ vents, ducts, pipes, and wires in residential (“Type V”) construction. Also use for stair/ floor joints; and at the ceiling and floor level. Orange color for easy code official identification. Evaluated per ICC-ES Report ESR-1868. High yield; 1-12 oz. can yields up to 15-28oz caulk tubes. Packaging: Color: UPC Number: Net Weight 12oz.
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Suggested Uses: The International Residential Code, Section R602.8 requires fireblocking in wood frame construction, including around joints, vents, ducts, pipes, and wires. DAP® FIREBLOCK FOAM is approved as an alternative to prescriptive approaches, such as dimension lumber, cement millboard, mineral wool, or fiberglass. It provides an insulating seal to wood, concrete, brick, vinyl, steel and aluminum. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE IN FILLING ENCLOSED CAVITIES (BETWEEN WALLS OR UNDER TUB SURROUNDS).
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Weight/Gallon: Service Temperature: Optimal Application Temperature: Insulation Rating: Coverage: MSDS No: 9.2 lbs. Cured foam is resistant to heat and cold, at temperatures of -200°F – 240°F (-129°C – 115 °C) 65°F – 80°F (18°C – 27°C) (Foam may be used between 40°F – 115°F (4°C – 46 °C)) 4-5 per inch Approximately 560 linear feet @ 3/8” bead. Yield will vary depending on ambient conditions & particular application.