Wilsonart ® Fire-Rated Laminate Technical Data 1. Manufacturer Wilsonart International 2400 Wilson Place P.O. Box 6110 Temple, Texas 76503-6110 Phone: (254) 207-7000; (800) 433-3222 Fax: (254) 207-2384 Web Site: www.wilsonartlaminate.com 2. Product Description Recommended Uses: Fire-Rated Laminate is recommended for interior application where fire codes specify or the environment suggests a fire-resistant and smoke-resistant surface. It may be applied as decorative surfacing for casework and cabinets, wainscoting, interior doors, and wall panel and divider systems. This laminate is particularly appropriate for surfacing furniture in public places such as airports, hotels, office buildings and institutions such as hospitals and schools. Fire-Rated Laminate can offer a Class I or A fire rating, provided fire-retardant adhesives and substrates are used. • Vertical Surface (VGF) Type 604: Intended to surface walls in public spaces and corridors, front panels on commercial casework and other applications where a functional, durable, decorative surface must absorb somewhat less impact than a comparable horizontal surface. • General Purpose (HGF) Types 605 and (SGF) 607: Produced for both horizontal and vertical applications where the surface must perform under constant use. • Fire-Rated Backer Type 264: A stabilizing backer sheet for applications where the decorative surface is Vertical Surface Type 604. • Fire-Rated Backer Type 266: A stabilizing backer sheet for applications where the decorative surface is General Purpose Type 605 or 607. Product Composition: The decorative surface is composed of melamine resin-treated decorative surface papers. Special kraft core sheets, used to obtain the desired thickness, are impregnated with phenolic resin. Basic Limitations: Wilsonart Laminate is intended for interior use only, and should be protected from continuous exposure to direct sunlight, extremes in humidity and temperatures greater than 275:F (135FC). It is not structural material and must be bonded to a suitable substrate. Wilsonart Laminate should not be used as direct covering for plaster or concrete walls, or for gypsum wallboard. It should not be exposed to flame, molten metal, metallic sparks or intense, direct sunlight. Nor should it be used as cutting surfaces. Pattern and Color Availability: Wilsonart Fire-Rated Laminate is available in most Standard Line (DG1) patterns. Please note the patterns that are NOT available in Fire-Rated Laminate. Patterns NOT available in Fire-Rated Laminate Types 604, 605 and 607 are: 1811 Deepstar Flint 1830 Mystic Gemstone 4576 Mesa Flint 1812 Deepstar Fossil 1831 Raven Gemstone 4577 Mesa Ridge 1813 Deepstar Glaze 1832 River Gemstone 4578 Mesa Blanca 1814 Deepstar Bronze 1834 Crystalline Shell 4579 Mesa Sand 1815 Deepstar Agate 1835 Crystalline Onyx 4580 Mesa Gold 1816 Deepstar Jade 1836 Crystalline Ice 4581 Mesa Midnight 1817 Deepstar Mineral 1837 Crystalline Pearl 4584 Brazilian Topaz 1818 Deepstar Slate 1838 Crystalline Dune 4588 Kalahari Topaz 1819 Bella Venito 1839 Crystalline Braun 4589 Smoky Topaz 1820 Bella Noche 1840 Crystalline Iris 4591 Citrine Topaz 1821 Bella Reale 1841 Desert Passage 4862 Sandy Topaz 1822 Bella Capri 1842 Canyon Passage 4863 Antique Topaz 1823 Sedona Bluff 1843 Mountain Passage 4864 Jeweled Sapphire 1824 Sedona Spa 1844 Alpine Passage 4865 Jeweled Opal 1825 Sedona Spirit 1845 Night Passage 4866 Jeweled Coral 1826 Sedona Trail 4571 Mesa Sunrise 4867 Jeweled Mica 1827 Metallic Bronze 4572 Mesa Desert 4868 Jeweled Ivory 1828 Metallic Steel 4573 Mesa Verte 1829 Metallic Silver 4574 Mesa Twilight Custom Laminate: Silk Screen & Digital Image are NOT available Non-Standard Line (DG-2) patterns are NOT available. Please verify pattern availability by type, size and finish by checking the Laminate Pattern Availability Search @ www.wilsonart.com/design/patternavail Finishes: • 60 Matte A textured finish with a moderate reflective quality. Glossometer reading: MD and CD 10 1 2. • #1 High Gloss A mirror sheen finish which gives a smooth, brilliant appearance. Excellent for any vertical application. Laminates with a high gloss finish can be used for horizontal application only in light use areas. We recommend that it not be used on horizontal work surfaces such as countertops. Glossometer reading: MD and CD 100 G 10. NOTE: Glossometer readings are made at a 60N angle of incidence. MD means the machine direction of a laminate sheet and CD refers to the cross direction. Sheet Sizes 48" x 96" (1219mm x 2438mm) 48" x 120" (1219mm x 3048mm) Sheet Thicknesses Type Typical Wilsonart Thickness NEMA Thickness Weight PSF Vertical Surface Type 604 (VGF) 0.032" ± 0.005" (0.81mm ± 0.13mm) 0.032" ± 0.005" (0.8mm ± 0.12mm) 0.274# General Purpose Type 605 (HGF) 0.048" ± 0.005" (1.22mm ± 0.13mm) 0.048" ± 0.005" (1.2mm ± 0.12mm) 0.438# Specific Purpose Type 607 (SGF) 0.059" ± 0.005" (1.5mm ± 0.13mm) 0.059" ± 0.005" (1.5mm ± 0.12mm) 0.480# Backer Type 264 0.030" ± 0.004" (0.76mm ± 0.10mm) 0.028" ± 0.004" (0.7mm ± 0.10mm) 0.223# Backer Type 266 0.050" ± 0.005" (1.27mm ± 0.13mm) 0.048" ± 0.005" (1.2mm ± 0.12mm) 0.359# Note: Minimum sheet order requirements: 2 sheets by size, finish and product type 3. Technical Data Physical Properties of Fire-Rated Laminate NEMA Test Typical Wilsonart Type 604 (VGF) NEMA Standard VGF Typical Wilsonart Type 605 (HGF) NEMA Standard HGF Typical Wilsonart Type 607 (SGF) NEMA Standard SGF Thickness 0.032" (0.81mm) 0.032" ± 0.005" (0.8mm ± 0.12mm) 0.048" (1.22mm) 0.048" ± 0.005" (1.2mm ± 0.12mm) 0.059" (1.5mm) 0.059" ± 0.005" (1.5mm ± 0.12mm) Surface Wear Resistance (cycles) 700 400 (min.) 700 400 (min.) 700 400 (min.) Boiling Water Resistance No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect No effect High Temperature Resistance Slight effect Slight effect Slight effect Slight effect Slight effect Slight effect Radiant Heat Resistance 100 seconds 50 sec. (min.) 150 seconds 75 sec. (min.) 200 seconds 125 sec. (min.) Stain Resistance Reagents 1-10 Reagents 11-15 No effect Slight effect No effect Moderate effect No effect Slight effect No effect Moderate effect No effect Slight effect No effect Moderate effect Light Resistance Slight effect Slight effect (min.) Slight effect Slight effect (min.) Slight effect Slight effect (min.) Dimensional Stability Machine Direction Cross Direction 0.40% 1.00% 0.70% (max.) 1.20% (max.) 0.30% 0.80% 0.50% (max.) 0.90% (max.) 0.30% 0.80% 0.50% (max.) 0.90% (max.) Impact Resistance 35" (889mm) 20" (508mm) 65" (1651mm) 45" (1143mm) 75" (1905mm) 55" (1397mm) Cleanability (cycles) 10 20 (max.) 10 20 (max.) 10 20 (max.) Appearance No ABC defects No ABC defects No ABC defects No ABC defects No ABC Defects No ABC defects Note: Since Fire-Rated backer sheets are not intended to be exposed to light, wear or everyday use, no physical property tests are in current use. Typical Fire Test Data Test data for Wilsonart Fire-Rated Laminate is obtained by the Steiner Tunnel Test method of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method For Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials). This procedure is cataloged by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as UL 723. Typical Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Properties NEMA Type Wilsonart Product Unbonded Bonded to Incombustible Cement Board Bonded to Fire-Rated Particleboard VGF 604 15/15 15/0 15/20 HGF 605 15/15 15/0 15/25 SGF 607 15/25 15/0 15/35 BKV 264 15/0 15/0 20/10 BKH 266 20/0 15/0 10/15 Note: Adhesive to attain Flame Spread and Smoke Developed figures for bonded laminates (above) is resorcinol. Fire-rated particleboard is Duraflake, with a UL rating of 25/25, or comparable material. The above values are CUL (Canadian Underwriters Lab) approved. Model Code Designations used to determine flame spread classification Flame Spread Classification (Maximum Rating) International (IBC) Life Safety (NFPA 101) 25 A A 75 B B 200 C C (Reference: Architectural Woodwork Quality Standard, 8th Edition, Version 1.0 – 2003) All Model Codes regulate the generation of smoke by interior finish material. In all cases they specify a maximum smoke development rating of 450. Codes and Certifications: General Fire Code Compliance Test data for code compliance is from the UL 723 Tunnel Test method. This procedure has been cataloged under the following designations: American Society for Testing Materials ASTM E 84 American National Standards Institute ANSI No. 2.5 National Fire Protection Agency NFPA No. 255 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. UL No. 723 This test data is the basis for fire codes written by various responsible groups, including: BBC Basic Building Code (Building Officials Conference of America. Used in Midwest and Northeast.) NFPA National Fire Protection Agency (Building Exits Code, Section #101.) SSBC Southern Standards Building Code (Southern Building Codes Congress. Used primarily in the South.) Many local codes, especially in densely populated areas, have been patterned after these. Examples include the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco and the Port Authority of New York. Approvals include: New York City, Department of Buildings, Materials and Equipment Acceptance (Types 264, 266, 604, 605 & 607) MEA 167-87M General Standards Fire-Rated Laminate conforms to ANSI/NEMA LD3-2005 for VGF, HGF and SGF (Types 604, 605 and 607, respectively). The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute™ has awarded its GREENGUARD® Indoor Air Quality Certification to Wilsonart Laminate. All Wilsonart Laminate product types were tested under the stringent GREENGUARD Standards for low-emitting products. All GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified products ensure minimal impact on the indoor environment. For a copy of the certificate, visit www.greenguard.org. Specific Product Standards Fire-Rated Laminate meets the following federal codes: Aircraft Interiors. U.S. Federal Test Method, Federal Aviation Administration, DOT, Part 25.853, Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplane (Interior Finish). Fire-Rated Laminate Types 604, 605 and 607 comply with parts A and C. Military/Ships. U.S. Military Standard MIL-P-17171E (SHIPS) Plastic Laminate and U.S. Military Standard 1623D (SHIPS), “Fire Performance Requirements and Approval Specifications for Interior Finished Materials and Furnishings - Naval Shipboard Use.” Fire-Rated Laminate Types 605 and 607 comply with both of these standards. Military/Ships Fire-Rated Product Type U.S.C.G. (46 CFR 164.012) U.S.C.G. (IMO FTP Code) Canadian Board of Steamship Inspection Type 604 164.012/29/0 164.112/8/0 G1-162 Type 605 164.012/105/0 164.112/9/0 G1-166 Type 607 164.012/30/0 164.112/10/0 G1-163 Type 264 164.012/46/0 164.112/11/0 G1-161 Type 266 164.012/106/0 164.112/12/0 G1-165 Types 605 and 607 also appear on the U.S. Department of the Navy “Approved Habitability Materials List 9640, SER 05M1.11/1148,” (Revision K, May 1996), Pages 3 and 4, paragraphs 1.5 and 2(b), for use on bulkhead sheathing, and on NAVSEA Drawing #804-5000991. Mobile Homes U.S. Federal Register August 9, 1984, Housing and Urban Development Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standard (24CFR), 3280.203. Fire-Rated Laminate Types 604, 605, 607, 264 and 266 comply. Motor Vehicles/Interiors U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 302, “Flammability of Interior Materials.” Fire-Rated Laminate Types 604, 605 and 607 comply. 4. Installation: Fabrication and Assembly Recommendations Wilsonart Laminate must be bonded to a substrate of reliable quality and appropriate fire rating, such as particleboard, incombustible cement board or plywood with one A face. Bond with adhesives, and follow the techniques recommended by the adhesive manufacturer. Permanent adhesives are recommended such as specialized PVAs, phenol/resorcinol, resorcinol, and epoxy. Contact cement, such as Wilsonart Adhesives, also may be used. Take care to ensure an appropriate moisture balance between the laminate and the substrate prior to fabrication. The face and backing laminates and the substrate should be conditioned in the same environment for 48 hours before fabrication. Recommended conditioning temperature is about 75mF (24F C). Laminates should be conditioned at 45% to 55% relative humidity. To avoid stress cracking, do not use square-cut inside corners. All inside corners should have a minimum of 1/8" (3.18mm) radius, and all edges should be routed smooth. Fabricating for Fire Rating Concerns Flame Spread and Smoke Developed data for products fabricated with Wilsonart Fire-Rated Laminate vary with the choice of substrate and adhesive, as well as with pressing conditions. In general, these factors range from most to least fire-retardant, as shown below: Substrate Adhesive Pressing Conditions Incombustible Resorcinol Hot pressed/cold Fire-Rated Particleboard Phenol/Resorcinol Cold pressed/long Conventional Particleboard* Casein Cold pressed/short Conventional Plywood Contact Nip rolled *45 lb. cu. ft. density, industrial grade Methods Assembled pieces should meet the specification of KCMA (Kitchen Cabinetmakers Manufacturers Association) ANSI-161.2-1998 (revised) and “Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program” guidelines of the Architectural Woodwork Institute where applicable. Drill oversized holes for screws or bolts. Screws or bolts should be slightly countersunk into the face side of a laminate-clad substrate. 5. Warranty Wilsonart International warrants that, under normal use and service, the material and workmanship of its laminate shall conform to the standards set forth on the applicable technical data sheets for a period of one (1) year from the date of sale to the first consumer purchaser. Dealers and distributors are provided with the technical data sheets which contain specific standards of performance for the products. In the event that a laminate product does not perform as warranted, the first consumer purchaser's sole remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of all or any part of the product which is defective, at the manufacturer's sole discretion. This warranty applies only to product: 1. In its original installation; and 2. Purchased by the first consumer purchaser. This warranty is not transferable, and expires upon resale or transfer by the first consumer purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to defects or damage arising for any of the following: 1. Accidents, abuse or misuse; 2. Exposure to extreme temperature; 3. Improper fabrication or installation; or 4. Improper maintenance. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO FABRICATOR, INSTALLER, DEALER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF WILSONART INTERNATIONAL, INC. HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF THIS WARRANTY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state; therefore, some of the limitations stated above may not apply to you. It is to your benefit to save your documentation upon purchase of a product. Maintenance* The decorative surface may be cleaned with warm water and mild soaps, such as those used for hands or dishes. Do not use cleansers that contain abrasives, acids or alkalis; they will damage the decorative surface. Remove stubborn stains with a 1 1/2-minute exposure to hypochlorite bleach such as Clorox®, followed by a clean water rinse. We recommend that you not allow any of the following reagents to remain in contact with the decorative surface: 1. Hypochlorite bleach, except as described above 2. Hydrogen peroxide solution 3. Mineral acids, hydrochloric acid such as Lime-A-Way™, sulfuric or nitric acid 4. Caustic solutions containing greater than 2% lye, such as Drano® 5. Sodium bisulfate, such as Sani-Flush® 6. Potassium permanganate 7. Berry juices 8. Silver nitrate, in 1% concentration 9. Gentian violet 10. Mild silver protein, such as 20% argyrol 11. Bluing 12. Fabric dye, such as Tintex® or Rit® 13. Alcohol containing 1% iodine in solution If you require a laminate that can withstand these and other chemicals, please refer to the tech data for Wilsonart® Chemsurf® Chemical-Resistant Laminates. *Not applicable for Phenolic Laminate Backing Sheets. Free copies of the “Care and Maintenance Guide,” which covers all Wilsonart products, are available. The guide can be accessed at http://www.wilsonartlaminate.com or by calling our hotline at: 800-433-3222. It can be used for your own information, for project manuals, and for provision to clients and contractors involved with interior construction and finishing. 6. Technical Services For samples, literature, questions or technical assistance, please contact our toll-free Hotline at (800) 433-3222, Monday through Friday, 7 am –7 pm, CST. Specification Form: Surface shall be Wilsonart Laminate, produced by Wilsonart International, Temple, Texas 76503-6110. Type: See Fire-Rated specific types under Product Description/Product Definition Surface Color Number: ___________ Color Name: ___________ Finish Number: ___________ Name: ___________ Edge Trim Color Number: ___________ Color Name: ___________ Adhesive Name: ___________ Grade/Type: ___________ Brand: Wilsonart Adhesive Material shall equal or exceed performance standards set by the American National Standards Institute/National Electrical Manufacturers Association (ANSI/NEMA) LD3-2005 for high-pressure laminate. Fabrication shall comply with “Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program” guidelines of the Architectural Woodwork Institute. Fire Rated TD (TD0611) Revised: July 20, 2007 ©1998- 2007, Wilsonart International, Inc. 8 6 1