>Trade Name: Astro HPE Sealant
High Pressure Expansion Sealant
> Quick Overview
- CE & UKCA Marked.
- ULEU Accreditation.
- Suitable for use in rigid wall and floors, flexible wall and within batts wall and floor.
- Large service openings up to 300 x 100mm.
- Tested in accordance with EN 1366-3 : 2009.
- Metallic Pipes, Cables, Cable Bunches (inc Telecommunication), Cable Trays and Cable Ladders, please refer to the test certification.
- Combustible Pipes up to 125mm dia - PVC, PE, PP, ABS and PEX, please refer to the test certification.
- Causes no known effects to plastic pipes, plastic cables, sheathing or metallic components.
- Easy clean up with water and is odourless.
- Smoke, gas and air tight.
- High Expansion Ratio.
- Mould Resistant.
TO ORDER & SPECIFY
01329 844 500
sales@astroflame.com
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For in-stock items orders received before 2pm (Monday-Friday) are generally dispatched for delivery on the following working day (Monday-Friday).
> Product Description
Astro HPE Sealant is an acrylic based graphite sealant used to reinstate the fire resistance performance of wall and floor constructions where they have been provided for the penetration of single or multiple services, to form penetration seals where gaps are present.
Astro HPE Sealant expands upon contact with heat, also known as intumescent or reactive material Astro HPE Sealant is supplied within 310ml cartridges and 600ml foils. The sealant is gunned or trowelled into the annular space in or between the separating element/elements to a specific depth utilising backing materials.
*For specific details please refer to the test certification.
> Properties
| Description | Result | Test Standards |
| Density | Ca. 1.23 - 1.33g/cm3 | ISO 2811-1:2011 |
| Shore Hardness A | 68 | ISO 7619-1:2010 |
| Colour | Grey | |
| Application Temperature | +5 °C to 35 °C | |
| Expansion Onset Temperature | Ca. 180 °C | |
| Expansion | Up to 20 times | EOTA TR 024 |
| Expansion Pressure | 7 bar | EOTA TR 024 |
| Skin Time | 15 minutes @ 25 °C/ 50%RH | EN1366-3 |
| Cure Time | 1.7mm per 24hrs | |
| Shelf Life | 18 months unopened | |
| pH | 6 - 9 | |
| Fire Resistance | EI 120 | EN1366-3 and EN1366-4 |
| Insulation | 120 | EN 1366-3 |
| Air Permeability | 600Pa - 100Pa 11.1/16.7 m3/h/m2 | EN1026 |
| Classification | EN 13501-2, ISO 11600 | |
| Acoustics | Rw (C;Ctr) : 52 (-1;-6) dB | EN ISO 10140-2:2010 |
| Durability Services | Type ZЕ, intended for use in internal conditions | |
| BREEAM International | Compliant | GN22: BREEAM Recognised Schemes for VOC Emissions from Building Products |
| Lubrizol Test Method | Pass | NSF Reference: P0128, P3111, P3147 |
| Expected Shelf Life | At least 12 months | Stored in accordance with packaging instructions |
> Product Availability
Astro HPE Sealant is supplied in rigid 310ml cartridge format for use with an applicator gun.
| Product Code | Product Description | Colour | Size |
| AFHPESG | Astro HPE Sealant | Grey only | 310ml cartridge |
| AFHPESGFOIL | Astro HPE Sealant - Foil | Grey only | 600ml |
> To Order & Specify
Please contact us and quote the following information - Quantity / Product Code / Product Description / size
Typical wording- 10 / AFHPESG / Astro HPE Sealant / 310ml
>> 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 ETA/UKCA/UL-EU sheet for fields of application for 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 Certifire Certificates
- UKTA's are UK Technical Assessment Sheet
- 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:
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