Alpolic A2 Euroclass Report Dec 2010
Alpolic A2 Euroclass Report Dec 2010
Alpolic A2 Euroclass Report Dec 2010
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Title: CLASSIFICATION OF REACTION TO FIRE PERFORMANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH EN 13501-1: 2007 Notified Body No: 0833 Product Name: Alpolic / A2 Report No: 199787 Issue No: 1
Prepared for: Mitsubishi Plastics, INC Composite Materials dept. Technical Gr. 1-2-2, Nihonbashi-hongokucho Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103-0021, Japan
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1.
Introduction
This classification report defines the classification assigned to Alpolic / A2, a composite light weight panel, in accordance with the procedures given in EN 13501-1:2007 2. 2.1 Details of classified product General
The product, Alpolic / A2, a composite light weight panel is defined as a composite panel suitable for construction applications, excluding flooring and linear pipe thermal insulation. The product falls within the scope of ETAG 016, Composite Light Weight Panels. 2.2 Product description
The product, Alpolic / A2, a composite light weight panel, is fully described in the test reports provided in support of classification listed in Clause 3.1. A summarised description is given below.
General description Product reference Colour reference Self-supporting double skin metal faced composite panel. Alpolic / A2 White, Sparkling Red, Sparkling Black Product construction Generic type Fluorocarbon coating Colour reference Clear Application method Coil coating Curing method Oven cure Flame retardant details See Note 1 Generic type Fluorocarbon coating Colour reference Sparkling Black, Sparkling Red, White Application method Coil coating Curing method Oven cure Flame retardant details See Note 1 Generic type polyester coating Colour reference White Application method Coil coating Curing method Oven cure Flame retardant details See Note 1 Thickness 0.5 mm Colour reference Yellow green Application method Coil coating Curing method Oven cure Flame retardant details See Note 1 Application method Heat seal Flame retardant details See Note 1 Generic type Polyethylene based mineral filled core Thickness 3 mm Flame retardant details The core composition is of a flame retardant nature The tested product was symmetrical around the core
Top coat
Base coat
Primer coat
Note 1: The sponsor of the test has provided this information but at the specific request of the sponsor, these details have been omitted from the report and are instead held on the confidential file relating to this investigation. 3. 3.1 Test reports/extended application reports & test results in support of classification Test reports/extended application reports Name of sponsor Test reports/extended application report Nos. 193402; 196976 192525; 198700; 198701 199786 Test method / extended application rules & date EN 13823 EN ISO 1716 EN/TS 15117
Name of Laboratory
Exova Mitsubishi Plastics warringtonfire Inc. Exova Mitsubishi Plastics warringtonfire Inc. Exova Mitsubishi Plastics warringtonfire Inc.
3.2
Parameter
No. tests
Continuous parameter mean (m) 1.56 MJ/m2 1.77 MJ/m2 2.14 MJ/kg 2.02 MJ/kg 10 W/s 1.6 MJ
Compliance parameters
External coating system Combined internal non-substantial component Core material product as a whole FIGRA THR EN 13823
9 6 6
EN ISO 1716
0.2MJ 600s
N 1.7 m2/s2 41 m2
4. 4.1
This classification has been carried out in accordance with clause 8 of EN 13501-1:2007 4.2 Classification
The product, Alpolic / A2, a composite light weight panel, in relation to its reaction to fire behaviour is classified:
This classification is valid for the following end use applications: i) ii) Wall, ceiling, and facade applications Used over any substrate of class A2 or better, including paper faced gypsum plasterboard
This classification is also valid for the following product parameters: Metal facing material Metal facing thickness Coating Core thickness Product composition Product construction Joint construction any grade of aluminium 0.5 1.0 mm nominal any coating with a PCS value of 1.6 MJ/m2 or less any colour 2 3 mm nominal within the limits tested No variation allowed Up to 15 mm width with silicone sealant as tested Dry joint without sealant
SIGNED
APPROVED
Janet Murrell Technical Manager For and on behalf of: Exova Warringtonfire
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