Technical Data Sheet

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Fire-rated one-part silicone sealant for interior and exterior linear joints and penetration
seals

Features &  One-part low modulus sealant

Benefits  Cures at room temperature when exposed to moisture in air
 Neutral cure, halogen-free
 Easy to apply: non-slump
 Excellent unprimed adhesion to most porous and non-porous construction substrates
 Excellent weathering characteristics, including resistance to ozone, UV radiation and
temperature extremes
 Long service life
 Conforms to ISO 11600-F&G-25LM
 Joint movement capability ±50% (ISO 9047)
 Tack-free in 1.5 hours
 Fire reaction tested and classified B,s2,d0 according to EN13501-1
 Fire resistance tested for linear joints according to EN1366-4 and BS 476 Part 22
 Fire resistance tested for penetration seals according to BS 476-22
 A fire resistance rating in integrity (E) and insulation (EI) of up to 240 minutes–4 hours
can be achieved depending on the joint configuration
 CE marked as a fire resistant sealant according to EAD 350141-00-1106 (ETAG 026)
 Civil Defense Approval for UAE
 Approved for railway standard EN 45545-2, R22/R23/R24-HL2

Applications  The sealing of vertical and horizontal linear expansion joints and pipe and cable
penetrations in fire rated walls

Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Test Property Unit Result

As Supplied
ASTM1 D2202 Slump mm Max. 1
CTM2 0097B Density g/cm3 1.48
CTM 98B Working Time minutes 15

1. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.

2. CTM: corporate test method, copies of CTM’s are available on request.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 1 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Typical Properties (Cont.)

Test Property Unit Result

ASTM C679 Tack-free Time (23°C, 50% R.H.) hours 1.5
CTM 663A Cure Rate (23°C, 50% R.H.) mm After 1 day: 2
ISO3 8339 Tensile Strength MPa 0.57
ISO 8339 Elongation at Break % 345
ISO 8339 Modulus at 100% MPa 0.39
ISO 9047 Joint Movement Capability % ±50
ASTM D2240 Hardness, Durometer Shore A 26
Application Temperature °C +5 to +40
Service Temperature °C -50 to +180
EN413501-1 Fire Reaction Rating NA Class B, s2, d0
EN13501-2 Fire Resistance Rating min Up to 4 hours integrity
and insulation depending
on joint detailing
Eurofins VOC NA Indoor Air Comfort Gold
Shelf Life months 12

3. ISO: International Standardization Organization.

4. EN: European Norm

Description DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant is a low modulus, one-part, neutral curing, fire-rated
silicone sealant. It has excellent unprimed adhesion to a range of common construction
substrates including stone, steel, masonry, brick, wood, etc. It is ideal for weather-sealing of
building facades and expansion joints where a fire rating is required. It is also suitable for
use in small penetration sealing systems where pipes and cables pass through fire rated
wall structures.

Technical DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant has been tested in linear expansion joint configurations
Specifications and according to EN1366-4 and to BS 476 Part 22/1987. It also has been tested in pipe and
cable penetration systems according to BS 476 Part 22/1987.
Standards
DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant is CE marked according to EAD350141-00-1106
(ETAG 026).

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 reaches a Euroclass B, s2,d0 according to EN 13501-1

(Reaction to fire).

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 has Civil Defense Approval for UAE.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 2 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Technical It meets the requirements of SNJF category 1 sealants.
Specifications and
Standards (Cont.)

It meets the requirements of DIN 18545, T2 and Class E of DIN 18540, T2, ISO 11600-
F&G-25LM.

Regulation or protocol Conclusion Version of regulation or protocol

French VOC régulations A+ Regulation of March and May 2011 (DEVL1101903D and DEVL1104875A)
French CMR components Pass Regulation of April and May 2009 (DEVP0908633A and DEVP0910046A)
AgBB/ABG Pass Anforderungen an bauliche Anlagen bezOglich des Gesundheitsschutzes
(ABG), Entwurf 31.08.2017/August 2018 (AgBB)
Belgian Regulation Pass Royal decree of May 2014 (C-2014/24239)
EMICODE EC 1 Plus April 2019
Indoor Air Comfort Pass Indoor Air Comfort 6.0 of February 2017
Indoor Air Comfort GOLD Pass Indoor Air Comfort GOLD 6.0 of February 2017
BREEAM International Compliant BREEAM International New Construction v2.0 (2016)
BREEAM Norway Pass BREEAM-NOR New Construction v1.2 (2019)
CDPH Pass
Byggvarubedomningen Accepted

Fire Ratings Fire test data is available illustrating that DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant can achieve
up to a 4 hour fire resistance rating (integrity and insulation) at specified joint and
penetration configurations.

The test data provides a good indication of the expected performance of the sealant in fire
situations. Users should satisfy themselves that specific applications for which DOWSIL™
FIRESTOP 700 Sealant is proposed are suitable and testing of a particular system may be
required.

To achieve any specific fire rating, all substrates being used in the system must have at
least an equivalent fire rating.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 3 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Joint Design Seal A Seal B

Seal C Seal D

Figure 1: Typical linear joint system design for DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant.

Legend
1. Joint depth
2. Joint width
3. Backing material depth-diameter (mineral wool or backer rod)
4. Supporting wall construction thickness
5. Fire side (FS) or non-fire side (NFS)

When designing joints using DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant, the minimum width should
be 6 mm.

Expansion joint types that have been tested are shown in Figure 1. The type of joint
selected will depend on fire requirements for the project and aesthetics of the building.
Attainment of specific fire ratings is dependent on the joint configuration. Detailed
information is given in Table 1. Interpolation within the tested range between the maximum
and the minimum nominal joint width is permitted provided the overall seal depth including
the backing material is equal or higher. Further rules defining the extended application
process of the test results are available.

Please consult your local Dow representative for assistance with specific design
requirements.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 4 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Table 1: Fire resistance test results for vertical linear joints in walls. Joint type A, B, C or D according to Figure 1.

Width Depth Wall Backer Joint Standard E Fire EI Fire Sealant

Thickness Type Class Class Position
6 mm x 10 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 230 mm PE C BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 230 mm 25 mm MW D BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 230 mm PE A BS476-22 3 hours 4 hours FS + NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 230 mm 25 mm MW B BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours FS + NFS
10 mm x 15 mm 230 mm 25 mm MW D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
10 mm x 20 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
15 mm x 10 mm 230 mm 25 mm MW D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
15 mm x 15 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
15 mm x 15 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF B BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours FS + NFS
15 mm x 20 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
20 mm x 10 mm 230 mm 25 mm MW D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
20 mm x 15 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
20 mm x 20 mm 230 mm PE C BS476-22 4 hours 3 hours NFS
20 mm x 20 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
20 mm x 20 mm 230 mm PE C BS476-22 4 hours 3 hours FS + NFS
25 mm x 15 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
25 mm x 20 mm 230 mm 25 mm CF D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 230 mm PE C BS476-22 4 hours 3 hours FS
10 mm x 10 mm 230 mm 25 mm MW D BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours FS
25 mm x 20 mm 230 mm PE C BS476-22 2 hours 1 hours FS
50 mm x 25 mm 150 mm 50 mm MW D BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours NFS
40 mm x 20 mm 150 mm 25 mm MW D BS476-22 2 hours 1 hours NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 150 mm PU/PE A EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 150 mm 60 mm MW B EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
30 mm x 10 mm 150 mm 60 mm MW B EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
30 mm x 10 mm 150 mm PU/PE A EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
30 mm x 15 mm 150 mm 60 mm MW D EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 NFS

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 5 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Table 2: Fire rating test results for horizontal linear joints in walls. Joint Type A, B, C or D according to Figure 1.

Width Depth Wall Backer Joint Standard E Fire EI Fire Sealant

Thickness Type Class Class Position
10 mm x 10 mm 150 mm PU/PE A EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
30 mm x 10 mm 150 mm PU/PE A EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
10 mm x 10 mm 150 mm 60 mm MW B EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
30 mm x 10 mm 150 mm 60 mm MW B EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 FS+NFS
30 mm x 15 mm 150 mm 60 mm MW D EN1366-4 E 240 EI 240 NFS

Penetration DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant has been developed for use in small penetration seal
Design applications where it should be used in conjunction with specified backing material. Typical
penetration seals are illustrated in Figure 2. The rectangular or round openings can be left
blank, or can be filled with one or multiple penetrants. The penetrants are typically centered
in the opening as illustrated in Figure 3. Backing material (mineral wool) can also be
present.

For larger penetrations, DOWSIL™ 3-6548 RTV Silicone Foam should be used. Please
consult the relevant datasheet for further information.

Attainment of specific fire ratings is dependent on the joint configuration. Detailed

information is given in Table 3. Please consult your local Dow representative for assistance
with specific design requirements.

Table 3: Fire rating test results for small penetrations in walls. Joint type A, B or C according to Figure 2.

Penetration size Wall Services Penetration design Standard Integrity E Insulation I

Thickness
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm Blank seal (A) 10 mm FS 700 + 75 mm BS476-22 4 hours 1 hour
mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm Blank seal (A) 20 mm FS 700 + 50 mm BS476-22 4 hours 1 hour
mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm 100 mm Ø steel 10 mm FS 700 + 75 mm BS476-22 4 hours 1 hour
pipe (B) mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm 25 mm Ø steel pipe 10 mm FS 700 + 75 mm BS476-22 4 hours 3 hours
(B) mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm 25 mm Ø cable (B) 20 mm FS 700 + 25 mm BS476-22 2 hours 1 hour
mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm 25 mm Ø steel pipe 20 mm FS 700 + 75 mm BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours
(B) mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm 1x25 mm cable, 10 mm FS 700 + 75 mm BS476-22 4 hours 1 hour
4x12.5 mm (C) mineral wool
150 mm x 150 mm 230 mm 1x25 mm cable, 20 mm FS 700 + 75 mm BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours
4x12.5 mm (C) mineral wool

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 6 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Table 3: Fire rating test results for small penetrations in walls. Joint type A, B or C according to Figure 2. (Cont.)

Penetration size Wall Services Penetration design Standard Integrity E Insulation I

Thickness
50 mm Ø 230 mm Blank seal (A) 20 mm FS 700 + 25 mm BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours
mineral wool
50 mm Ø 230 mm 25 mm cable (B) 20 mm FS 700 + 25 mm BS476-22 4 hours 4 hours
mineral wool
15 mm Ø 230 mm 1 x 13 A cable (A) 15 mm x 6 mm FS 700 BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours
20 mm Ø 230 mm 1 x 13A Flex (A) 20 mm x 6 mm FS 700 BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours
25 mm Ø 230 mm 2 x 13A cables (C) 25 mm x 6 mm FS 700 BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours
30 mm Ø 230 mm 2 x 30A cables (C) 30 mm x 6 mm FS 700 BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours
50 mm Ø 230 mm 5 x 30A cables (C) 50 mm x 6 mm FS 700 BS476-22 2 hours 2 hours

Legend
FS: Fireside of test furnace.
NFS: Non-fireside of test furnace.
CF: Ceramic fiber, aluminum silicate blanket of 128 kg/m3 nominal density.
MW: Mineral wool of 45-100-180 kg/m3 nominal density.
PE: Closed-cell polyethylene foam of 35 kg/m3 nominal density.
Ø: Outside diameter of opening.

Figure 2: Typical service penetration in a wall. From left to right: Blank seal (A), Single penetrant (B), Multiple penetrants
(C)

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 7 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Figure 3: Illustration of centered penetration in a wall.

Legend
1. DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant
2. Backing material (MW)

Substrate Cleaning
Preparation Ensure that all surfaces are clean, dry, sound and free from frost. Clean all joints of release
agents, water repellents, laitance, dust, dirt, old sealants and other contaminants which
could impair adhesion. Metallic substrates should be degreased, grit blasted/washed to
remove any contaminants that could impair adhesion. Suitable solvents like isopropyl
alcohol, acetone or DOWSIL™ R-40 Universal Cleaner can be used to clean the metallic
substrates1.

For further advice on cleaning specific substrates please contact technical services
department.
1When using any solvent, always provide adequate ventilation. Avoid heat, sparks and open flames. Observe and follow all
precautions listed on solvent container label or Product Safety Data Sheet as recommended by the solvent manufacturer and
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Adhesion
DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant has excellent adhesion to most common construction
substrates.

If in doubt, or if unusual substrates are involved, please contact the technical services
department.

Cement or concrete should be primed with DOWSIL™ P Primer for optimum adhesion.

Dow will carry out specific adhesion and compatibility testing on individual substrates to
ensure that correct recommendations can be made. If there is any doubt concerning any
aspect of the use of DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant, users are strongly advised to
contact technical services department.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 8 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Substrate Back-up Materials
Preparation (Cont.) Backer materials have been evaluated in various joint designs, such as closed-cell
polyethylene and polyurethane foam backer rod, ceramic fiber and mineral wool. In
penetration sealing applications, mineral wool has been evaluated. The mineral wool has a
density of 45 kg/m3 and is lightly compressed to 10%. The PU/PE backerrods are closed
cell and have a density of 35 kg/m3. The supporting construction is a standard rigid aerated
concrete wall (thickness: 150 mm, density: 550 kg/m3) Depending on the fire rating required
and the joint/penetration design, the most suitable system can be selected by referring to
the rating tables (see Table 1–3).

Masking
Areas adjacent to the joints should be masked with tape to prevent contamination of the
substrates and to ensure a neat sealant line. Masking tape should be removed immediately
after tooling.

Application
DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant should not be applied to surfaces that are below 5°C
(41°F) as it is impossible to guarantee a dry, frost-free surface at these temperatures.
Table 4 provides an estimate of material consumption as a function of joint dimensions.

Table 4: Estimating sealant requirements.

Linear meters per 310 ml cartridge

Width 6 mm 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm 25 mm
Depth 10 mm 5.2 3.1 2.1 1.0
15 mm 2.1 1.4 1.0 0.8
20 mm 1.6 1.0 0.8 0.6

The joint should be tooled within 15 minutes of application to ensure good contact between
the sealant and the substrate. Tooling of the sealant also gives a smooth, professional finish
(Figures 4–5).

Figure 4: Typical tooling of linear joints for DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 9 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Substrate
Preparation (Cont.)

Figure 5: Typical tooling of penetration seals for DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant.

Clean-up
Excess sealant should be cleaned off tools and non-porous surfaces whilst in an uncured
state using a suitable solvent, such as DOWSIL™ R-40 Universal Cleaner. Sealant
adhering to porous surfaces should be left until just cured and then removed by abrasion or
other mechanical means.

Typical Cure
Cure rate at 23°C and 50% RH:

 Tack-free time: < 1.5 hour

 Cure 2 mm depth: 1 day

Handling PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
Precautions THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW WEBSITE AT
DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Usable Life and When stored in cool, dry conditions below 30°C in the original unopened containers
Storage DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant has a usable life of 12 months from the date of
production. Refer to product packaging for “Use By” date.

Packaging DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant is available in 310 ml cartridges packed in boxes of 12
Information and 20 liter pails.

Limitations DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant should not be used against substrates that bleed oils,
plasticizers or solvent. Consult the technical service department for further advice in specific
applications.

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant is not intended for use as the structural seal in any
application.

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant is not intended to be commercialized in the United

States.

This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.

®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow

DOWSIL™ FIRESTOP 700 Sealant

Page 10 of 11 © 2017–2020 The Dow Chemical Company. All rights reserved. Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D
Health and To support customers in their product safety needs, Dow has an extensive Product
Environmental Stewardship organization and a team of product safety and regulatory compliance specialists
available in each area.
Information
For further information, please see our website, dow.com or consult your local Dow
representative.

Disposal Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty
Considerations containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be
disposed in a safe and legal manner.

It is the user’s responsibility to verify that treatment and disposal procedures comply with
local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Contact your Dow Technical Representative
for more information.

Product Dow has a fundamental concern for all who make, distribute, and use its products, and for
Stewardship the environment in which we live. This concern is the basis for our product stewardship
philosophy by which we assess the safety, health, and environmental information on our
products and then take appropriate steps to protect employee and public health and our
environment. The success of our product stewardship program rests with each and every
individual involved with Dow products - from the initial concept and research, to manufacture,
use, sale, disposal, and recycle of each product.

Customer Notice Dow strongly encourages its customers to review both their manufacturing processes and
their applications of Dow products from the standpoint of human health and environmental
quality to ensure that Dow products are not used in ways for which they are not intended or
tested. Dow personnel are available to answer your questions and to provide reasonable
technical support. Dow product literature, including safety data sheets, should be consulted
prior to use of Dow products. Current safety data sheets are available from Dow.

dow.com NOTICE: No freedom from infringement of any patent owned by Dow or others is to be inferred. Because use conditions and
applicable laws may differ from one location to another and may change with time, Customer is responsible for determining
whether products and the information in this document are appropriate for Customer's use and for ensuring that Customer's
workplace and disposal practices are in compliance with applicable laws and other government enactments. The product shown
in this literature may not be available for sale and/or available in all geographies where Dow is represented. The claims made
may not have been approved for use in all countries. Dow assumes no obligation or liability for the information in this document.
References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean the Dow legal entity selling the products to Customer unless otherwise expressly
noted. NO WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN; ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.

Page 11 of 11 ®Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company Form No. 62-0905-01-1020 S2D