>Trade Name: Astro Putty
Fire Resistant Putty
> Quick Overview
- Fire Putty with fire resistance testing to EN 1366-3 EI 120, and BS 476 240mins.
- Fire Classification to EN 13501-2.
- Tested with metallic pipes and cables, please refer to the test certification.
- Highly flexible and water resistant.
- Halogen free, resists fungi and vermin.
TO ORDER & SPECIFY
01329 844 500
sales@astroflame.com
Download PDF Data Sheets
For in-stock items orders received before 2pm (Monday-Friday) are generally dispatched for delivery on the following working day (Monday-Friday).
> Product Description
Astroflame fire putty is a solvent free, easy to use, fire resistant putty, which is ideal for sealing around pipes and cables in solid walls and floors.
Tested to EN1366-3 on C1, C2 and D1 Type Cables and Metallic Pipes.
Causes no known detrimental effects to plastic pipes, plastic cables, sheathing or metallic components.
Astro Putty is designed to remain flexible allowing thermal and mechanical movement of services. The flexibility of the putty enables complex and irregular shapes and openings to be fire stopped.
Ideal for electrical, telecommunications and other such industries.
Astroflame fire putty has been independently tested in accordance with BS476: Part 20: 1987 and EN1366-3 and can provide up to 4 hours fire resistance depending on depth and volume.
Tested in block, concrete, masonry walls and floors.
*For specific details please refer to the test certification.
> Properties
| Description for Astro Putty | Result | Test Standard |
| Packaging | 1kg Pail | |
| Colour | White | |
| Density | 1.55 g/cm³ | ISO 2811-1:2011 |
| pH Value | 8.2 | |
| Solids | 82% | |
| Shore A Hardness | 50 | |
| Application temperature | +5°C to +45°C | |
| Water Resistance | Good when fully cured | |
| U.V Resistance | Good | |
| Joint Movement | ±10% | |
| Fire Resistance | EI 120 & 240 mins. | EN 1366-3, BS476 |
| Fire Classification | EN 13501-2 | |
| Expected Shelf Life | 12 months from DOM | Store in dry conditions unopened |
> Product Availability
| Product Code | Product Description | Size |
| AFIP | Astro Putty | 1kg tubs |
> To Order & Specify
Please contact us and quote the following information - Please quote- Quantity / Product Ref / Trade name / Size
Typical wording- 12 / AFIP / Astro Putty / 1kg tub
>> Tel: 01329 844 500 or >> Email: sales@astroflame.com
> Installation
We have technical representatives who provide assistance in the selection and specification of the products on this site and should be consulted for exact installation and product suitability. Ensure an early engagement with ourselves, designers, main contractor and specialist installers before any installation. Other trades and/or manufacturers may need to be consulted. For in-depth information, specification and technical advice please call our Head Office on tel 01329 844 500 or email sales@astroflame.com
> Maintenance
All interested parties, designer, specifier, main contractor and specialist installers should provide access to allow the fire stopping seals to be regularly inspected and maintained, as well as records kept of such maintenance at minimum periods of 12 months, as required by the Regulatory Reform Order, and repaired if necessary. Reference should be made to ASFP TGD 17 – Code of Practice for the Installation and Inspection of Fire Stopping.
> Competency
It is vital that those entrusted to design or install a fire stopping product have the necessary levels of competence to undertake the task professionally and thoroughly. The level of competency required will be commensurate with the expected complexity of the building. All designers must eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during installation, construction or maintenance when preparing or modifying designs. Clients should ensure that the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties under CDM regulations. The ASFP foundation course in passive fire protection provides essential knowledge as part of demonstrating competency and understanding in this key fire protection specialism.
> Additional Notes
Please refer to the data sheets for the application of this product. For further information on installation requirements please refer to the manufacturer of the services and the wall/floor specification to ensure the compatibility of this product, if in doubt please contact the technical team with services and wall/floor specification on: tel 01329 844 500 or email sales@astroflame.com
> Health and Safety
The product does not present any known health hazards during or after installation. Normal good industrial and personal hygiene practices should be observed. For further information on health and safety requirements please contact the technical team on: tel 01329 844 500 or email sales@astroflame.com
> Data Sheet Downloads
Download and review the following available data sheets for this product.
Key Information:
- PDS's are Product Data Sheets
- SDS's are Safety Data Sheets
- TDS's are Technical Data Sheets
- INT's are Install Data Sheets
- VID's are Video Files
- DoP's are Declaration of Performance
- CoC's are Certificate of Constancy of Performance
- ETA's are European Technical Assessment Sheet
- CF's are Certfire Certificates
- UL Documentation are UL - EU Certificate
> Delivery/Returns
For in-stock items orders received before 2pm (Monday-Friday) are generally dispatched for delivery on the following working day (Monday-Friday). All dates quoted for despatch are estimates only and are not guaranteed. We will endeavour to meet these dates but shall have no liability for any delay in despatch or delivery or any damage or loss occasioned thereby. We may deliver products pursuant to any order by instalments. If we are unable to deliver the goods for any reason,you will be contacted and you will not be obliged to pay for the goods which have not been delivered, you also have the option to cancel the goods that have been delivered, however we shall not be liable for any loss of income or profit which may have been caused by the delay or non delivery of goods.
For information about our returns policy please click here.
> Ask a Question
If you've got a question about this product or need some technical help get in touch with the Astroflame sales or technical team to discuss your requirements today. We are open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm. You can always contact us on the following:
Web Page Last Modified: 26th May 2022