WILSONART® FIRE-RATED LAMINATE

1. Distributor	2. Manufacturer
Parbury 166-168 Newton Road Wetherill Park NSW 2164 Phone: (0061) 2 98289622. Fax: (0061) 2 98289677. Email: nswsales@parbury.com.au Web Site: www.parbury.com.au	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.wilsonart.com

3. 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 Class I, II, III, A, B and C fire ratings for almost any interior application.

• 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.
• 7Fire-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, alpha cellulose 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 (135° C). 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.

Sheet Sizes

Sheet Thicknesses

Note: Contact your local representative for minimum sheet order requirements.

4. Technical Data

Physical Properties of Fire-Rated Laminate

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

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 approved.

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

Uniform Building Code UBC No. 42-1

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.)

UBC Uniform Building Code (International Conference of Building Officials, or ICBO. Used in far western states.)

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.

General 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

Military/Ships

Types 605 and 607 also appear on the U.S. Department of the Navy "Approved Habitability Materials List 9640, SER05M1.11/1148," (Revision J, May 1989), 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.

5. 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 75° F (24° 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.

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:

Methods

Assembled pieces should meet ANSI-161.2-1979 specifications. Drill oversized holes for screws or bolts. Screws or bolts should be slightly countersunk into the face side of a laminate-clad substrate.

6. 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 that 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 from 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 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 has the authority to modify the obligations or limitations of this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also 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.

7. 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-WayT, 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 or greater
   
   
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.

8. Technical Services

For samples, literature, questions or technical assistance, please contact our toll-free Hotline at (Australia) 1300 361 313 or (New Zealand) 0800 657 774, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Specification Form:

Surface shall be Wilsonart Laminate, Type: Specify 107, 335 or 350 Surface   Colour Number: __________     Colour Name: __________ Finish   Number: __________     Name: __________ Edge Trim   Colour Number: __________     Colour 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) LD3-1995 for high-pressure laminate. Fabrication shall comply with "Architectural Woodwork Quality Standards, Guide Specifications and Quality Certification Program" guidelines of the Architectural Woodwork Institute.

Revised: April, 2001

Parbury-FHS.