ExoAir® 230/230LT

Fluid-Applied, Synthetic Air and Vapor

Permeable Membrane

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ExoAir® 230 Fluid-Applied Synthetic Permeable Air Barrier Membrane is a monolithic, elastomeric membrane designed to be rolled,
sprayed, or troweled onto exterior above-grade wall assemblies to mitigate air infiltration/exfiltration and water penetration while
remaining permeable to the passage of water vapor. It may also be used as a liquid-applied flashing, enabling the contractor to
address both the membrane and flashing needs with a single material.
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BASIC USES
ExoAir 230 is typically applied to exterior sheathing panels, concrete block, poured concrete, wood substrates, Nudura Insulated
Concrete Forms (ICF), or insulated concrete forms, as an air and vapor permeable membrane. ExoAir 230 can be used with ExoAir 110,
ExoAir 110AT, ExoAir 230 (and mesh) or Dymonic® 100 as liquid applied flashing to detail into the rough opening.
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FEATURES & BENEFITS
ExoAir 230
• ExoAir 230 is a UV stable, seamless, monolithic membrane that creates a fully adhered air barrier when properly installed.
• The ability to roller, spray, or trowel apply the material affords the contractor the ability to accelerate installation times
compared to traditional self-adhered membrane systems.
• The high-performance properties of the ExoAir 230 membrane retard the migration of air and bulk water but allow water
vapor to pass through the membrane. As a result, vapor permeable systems like ExoAir 230 allow for more flexibility in the
placement of the air barrier membrane in the wall design.
• ExoAir 230 is formulated for UV resistance providing the flexibility to install rainscreen systems with open joints or to allow
the membrane to be exposed longer during the construction process.
• ExoAir 230 can be custom colored to meet all of your design needs.
• ExoAir 230 is specifically formulated for design options requiring assemblies that have been evaluated for NFPA 285.
• ExoAir 230 is an approved Water Resistive Barrier when applied to Nudura Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) or insulated
concrete forms.
ExoAir 230LT
• ExoAir 230LT is a low temperature grade of ExoAir 230
• ExoAir 230LT has the same features and benefits as ExoAir 230 listed above

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AVAILABILITY
ExoAir 230 is immediately available from your local Tremco Sales Representative or Distributor. For Distributor locations, visit
www.tremcosealants.com
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COVERAGE RATES
Exterior Sheathing or Insulated Concrete Forms: Minimum 48 wet mils (25 dry mils); 33 ft²/gal (3.07 M²/US gal)

Porous Substrates: Minimum 70 wet mils (35 dry mils); 23 ft²/gal (2.13 M²/US gal)

Note: Above listed coverage rates are minimums, installing at a greater thickness is acceptable. For more information, please contact
your Tremco Representative
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PACKAGING
5-gal (19-L) pails
52-gal (197-L) drums
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COLORS
Standard color: Black & Limestone; Custom colors available upon request.
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STORAGE
Store ExoAir 230 in original, undamaged packages in a clean, dry, protected location with temperatures 40 to 100 °F (5 to 37 °C).
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SHELF LIFE
1 year when stored in accordance with storage instructions
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APPLICABLE STANDARDS
ExoAir 230 has been tested to the following industry standards for air barriers:
• AATCC 127-2008 Water Resistance: Hydrostatic Pressure Test
• ASTM C1305 Standard Test Method for Crack Bridging Ability of Liquid-Applied Waterproofing Membrane
• ASTM D412 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers – Tension
• ASTM D1970 Standard Specification for Self-Adhering Polymer Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Used as Steep Roofing
Underlayment for Ice Dam Protection
• ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
• ASTM E96 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
• ASTM E331 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by
Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
• ASTM E2178 Standard Test Method for Air Permeance of Building Materials
• ASTM E2357 Standard Test Methods for Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies
• NFPA 285 Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall
Assemblies Containing Combustible Components

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FIRE RATED SYSTEMS
ExoAir 230 has been tested in assemblies according to NFPA 285 Standard Fire Test Method for Evaluation of Fire Propagation
Characteristics of Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Assemblies Containing Combustible Components. All of the NFPA 285 UL listed
assemblies using Tremco materials can be found using the technical bulletin: ASHRA 90.1 & NFPA 285: Defining & Specifying to Meet
IECC & IBC or utilizing the following link: http://database.ul.com/cgi-
bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?name=FWFX.R27656&ccnshorttitle=Exterior+Wall+System+Components&objid=1
082999775&cfgid=1073741824&version=versionless&parent_id=1082761881&sequence=1.
For NFPA 285 engineering judgment requests please go to www.tremcosealants.com/NFPA 285 Engineering Judgment Request or
contact Tremco Technical Service at 866-209-2404.
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LIMITATIONS
• No more than 12 months of UV exposure before façade installation. If membrane is exposed for a period exceeding 12
months, contact Tremco Technical Service for additional recommendations at 866-209-2404, or visit the Technical Resources
area of our website at www.tremcosealants.com and "Ask the Expert."
• Do not apply to damp, contaminated or frost-covered surfaces.
• Not to be used as a permanently exposed surface. Contact your local Tremco Sales Representative for project specific
requirements.
• Membrane shall be protected from rain and washout prior to drying.
• When applying ExoAir 230 to surfaces below 40 °F (5 °C), please refer to the Technical Bulletin- Cold Temperature
Recommendations for Air Barrier Applications at www.tremcosealants.com or contact Tremco Technical Service at 886-209-
2404.
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 • ExoAir 230 is not to be applied directly to fireproofing materials. Contact Tremco Technical Service at
www.tremcosealants.com for alternative recommendations.
• Keep product from freezing prior to being applied to the substrate. It is best to store ExoAir 230 off the floor at an ambient
temperature above 40 °F (10 °C).

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WARRANTY
Tremco warrants its Products to be free of defects in materials but makes no warranty as to appearance or color. Since methods of
application and on-site conditions are beyond our control and can affect performance, Tremco makes no other warranty, expressed or
implied, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY and FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE with respect to Tremco Products.
Tremco’s sole obligation shall be, at its option, to replace or to refund the purchase price of the quantity of Tremco Products proven
to be defective, and Tremco shall not be liable for any loss or damage.

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TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
TYPE Synthetic Acrylic
COLOR Limestone; Custom colors available upon
request
SOLIDS 0.53
APPLICATION Spray, Roller, or Trowel
THICKNESS Exterior Sheathing: Minimum 48 mils (wet), 25
mils (dry); Porous Substrates: Minimum 70
mils (wet), 35 mils (dry)
STORAGE TEMPERATURE 40 to 100 °F (5 to 37 °C)
CURE TIME ExoAir 230: 16 to 24 hr at 75 °F (24 °C), 50%
RH
ExoAir 230LT: 16 to 24 hr at 20 °F (-6 °C), 50%
RH
APPLICATION TEMPERATURE ExoAir 230: Above 40 °F (5 °C) and rising. If
installing below 40 °F (5 °C), please refer to
Cold Weather Air Barrier Installation Technical
Bulletin or contact Tremco Technical Service at
866-209-2404.
ExoAir 230LT: Above 20 °F (-6 °C) and rising
SERVICE TEMPERATURE Intermittent Exposure up to 240 °F (115 °C)

PROPERTY TEST METHOD TYPICAL RESULTS

MAXIMUM V.O.C. Method 310 ExoAir 230: 18 g/L
ExoAir 230LT: 146 g/L
HYDROSTATIC HEAD AATCC – 127 Pass (5 hours)
CRACK BRIDGING ASTM C1305 Pass
ELONGATION 900%
ASTM D412 Die C
TENSILE STRENGTH 120 psi
WATER IMMERSION ASTM D870 Pass
PLIABILITY, 180°, 1" (25 MM) MANDREL ASTM D1970 – Section 7.6 Pass
(LOW TEMPERATURE FLEX)
NAIL SEALABILITY ASTM D1970 – Section 7.9 Pass
Concrete: 38 psi
ADHESION ASTM D4541
Exterior Sheathing: 20 psi
ANTIFUNGAL ASTM D5590 Pass
FLAME SPREAD 10
E84
SMOKE DEVELOPMENT 25
ASTM E96 Dry Cup 1.4 US Perms
WATER VAPOR PERMEANCE
ASTM E96 Wet Cup 12.0 US Perms
Passed at 15 lb/ft² (718 Pa);
WATER PENETRATION ASTM E331
Passed at 6.27 lb/ft² (300 Pa) for 2 hours
ASTM E2178; Free Film Method @ 75 Pa 0.00158 cfm/ft² (0.00805 L/(s•m²))
AIR LEAKAGE OF MATERIAL
ASTM E2178; Free Film Method @ 300 Pa 0.00435 cfm/ft² (0.02211 L/(s•m²))
AIR LEAKAGE OF ASSEMBLY ASTM E2357 0.003 cfm/ft² @ 1.56 lb/ft² (0.013 L/(s•m²) @ (75 Pa))
FIRE RESISTANCE OF ASSEMBLY NFPA 285 Pass

*All product testing performed at 35 dry mils.

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Beachwood OH 44122 Ashland OH 44805 Toronto ON M4H1G7 Boucherville QC J4B 7G4
216.292.5000 / 800.321.7906 419.289.2050 / 800.321.6357 416.421.3300 / 800.363.3213 514.521.9555