CAFCO 400

Vermiculite & Portland Cement Based Wet Mix Spray

construction applications

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 CAFCO 400
Vermiculite & Portland Cement Based Wet Mix Spray

INTRODUCTION
CAFCO 400 is a Portland cement based, spray applied fire resistive material. It is a medium density
wet mix product designed to provide fire protection for structural steel in commercial and high
rise construction.
The durable surface of the product makes it well suited for application in areas which may be subjected
to higher levels of abuse.

Properties and
ASTM method Standard performance Tested performance
performance

Surface burning Tested to ASTM E84 Flame: 0 Smoke: 0 (2)

Density Tested to ASTM E605 22pcf (352kg/m3) (1)

25pcf (400kg/m3) (2)

Cohesion/Adhesion Tested to ASTM E736 434psf (20.8kPa) (1)

2850psf (136.4kPa) (2)

Deflection Tested to ASTM E759 No cracks or delamination (1)

No cracks or delamination (2)

Bond impact Tested to ASTM E760 No cracks or delamination (1)

No cracks or delamination (2)

Compressive strength Tested to ASTM E761 7,344psf (351kPa) (1)

12,740psf (610kPa) (2)

Air erosion resistance Tested to ASTM E859 Less than 0.025g/ft2 (0.27g/m2) (1)
0.000g/ft2 (0.000g/m2) (2)

Does not promote corrosion Does not promote corrosion

Corrosion resistance Tested to ASTM E937
of steel (1) of steel (2)

0.60NRC (13mm) on deck

Sound absorption Tested to ASTM C423
and beam (2)

Combustibility Tested to ASTM E1354 No flaming or heat release (1)

No flaming or heat release (2)

(1)
Standard performance based on General Services Administration AIA/SC/GSA/07811 except for
density, which is based on UL. Refer to UL design for density requirement.
(2)
Values represent independent laboratory tests under controlled conditions.

CODE COMPLIANCES
QUALITY ASSURANCE
CAFCO 400 satisfies the requirements of the following building codes:
Promat manufactures to a quality system in
accordance with ISO 9001:2000 and has
IBC International Building Code
received full accreditation to these standards.

SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International
Operating to these standards means that all
activities, which have a bearing upon quality,
ICBO International Conference of Building Officials
are set out in written procedures. Systematic

BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc.
and thorough checks are made on all
materials and their usage. Test equipment is
New York City MEA
subjected to regular checks and is referred
back to national standards.
The information given in this data sheet is
based on actual tests and is believed to be
typical of the product. No guarantee of
results is implied however, since conditions
of use are beyond our control.

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Vermiculite & Portland Cement Based Wet Mix Spray

MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS HEALTH AND SAFETY

CAFCO 400 complies with the requirements of the following specifications: Adequate ventilation must be provided

General Services Administration (GSA): AIA/SC/GSA:07811 during use. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes by using eye protection, gloves, barrier

Department of the Navy NAVFACENGCOM Guide cream and a face mask.

Veterans Administration (VA): H08-1 If the product comes into contact with the
skin, wash immediately with soap and

US ARMY Corps of Engineers. CEGS-07811
water. If the eyes are affected, flush with
plenty of water and seek medical attention
UL FIRE RESISTANCE RATINGS immediately.
UL is accredited by the Standard Council of Canada (SCC) as a Certification and Testing Organisation A safety data sheet is available from Promat
to Canadian Standards and codes. upon request.
In all cases, please consult the actual design listing for beam sizes, deck profiles, electrification details, Promat activities are conducted with due
roof insulation types and other construction details. This product is listed as Type PC4C. regard to all statutory requirements with
appropriate safe-
System or component Ratings Designs Details guards against ex-
posing employees
and the public to
health and safety
Floor assemblies 1, 1, 2 or 3 hours D795
risks.
Protected deck 1, 1, 2 or 3 hours G714

Floor assemblies
1, 1, 2 or 3 hours D957
Unprotected deck

Beam or joist only 1, 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours N800

Floors 1, 1, 2 or 3 hours N802

Roof assemblies 1, 1, 2 or 3 hours P751

Protected deck 1, 1, 2 or 3 hours P750

Roof assemblies 1, 1 or 2 hours P938

Unprotected deck 1, 1 or 2 hours P939

Beam or joist only 1, 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours S747*

Roofs 1, 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours S746

Columns
W6 x 9 through W14 x 1, 1, 2, 3 or 4 hours X845
730 pipe and tube steel

* Requires material on underside of deck.

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