1325 N. 108th E. Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74116
918.437.8333 ph. | 918.437.8487 fx.
CLIENT:
International Fireproof Technology, Inc.
17528 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92614
And
International Carbide Technology
No. 1-17, Toa-Chan, 13 Ling
Lu-Chu Hsiang
Kern-Ko Village
Taiw an, Republic of China
Test Report No:
SUBJECT:
PRODUCT
EVALUATED:
TJ2699-4
Date:
April 15, 2015
Room Corner Burn – Spray Applied Foam Insulation, ICC-ES AC377 Appendix X
Requirements.
Client refers to samples received as “BASF SPRAYTITE 158 closed cell spray applied
polyurethane foam insulation with 4 mils wet film thickness (wft) DC315”. This
project w as entered into our receiving system on January 30, 2015 in good condition.
TEST REQUESTED: Flammability Testing to ICC-ES AC377 Appendix X, Approved November 2012,
Acceptance Crit eria for Spray-Applied Foam Plastic Insulation using modified NFPA
286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling
Interior Finish to Room Fire Grow th – 2015 Edition. The referenced procedure w as
used to generate this report and data obtained from the test.
TEST DATE:
April 7, 2015.
RESULTS:
Results can be found on the follow ing pages.
CONCLUSION:
ICC-ES AC377 Appendix X pass / fail criteria require the assembly to meet or surpass
4:18 min:sec. The test assembly sprayed w ith BASF’ s SPRAYTITE 158 foam at 5 ½
inches in the w all cavities, and 11 ½ inches in the ceiling cavities meets these
requirements w hen applied at a 2.0 lbs/ft³ density.
CERTIFICATION:
The tests reported here w ere conducted under the continuous direct supervision of
QAI Laboratories Inc., Tulsa, OK. No revisions of this report w ill be allow ed after 90
days of the original report issue.
Prepared By
Signed for and on behalf of
QAI Laboratories, Inc.
David Bauchmoyer
Fire Test Technician
J. Brian McDonald
Operations Manager
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THIS REPORT IS THE CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF THE CLIENT ADDRESSED. THE REPORT MAY ONLY BE REPRODUCED IN FULL. PUBLICATION OF EXTRACTS FROM THIS REPORT IS
NOT PERMITTED WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM QAI. ANY LIABILITY ATTACHED THERETO IS LIMITED TO THE FEE CHARGED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL PROJECT FILE REFERENCED.
THE RESULTS OF THIS REPORT PERTAIN ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC SAMPLE(S) EVALUATED.
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Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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Test Sample Description:
QAI Laboratories, Inc. conducted testing for International Fireproof Technology, Inc on BASF SPRAYTITE
158 closed cell spray applied polyurethane foam to evaluate heat release and flame spread properties w hen
subjected to specific ignition conditions. Testing w as conducted in accordance w ith AC 377, Appendix X
w hich references a modified version NFPA 286, 2015 Edition. This testing w as performed on April 7, 2015.
Test samples (Both Part A and B – Lot #H52HJ179 and Lot #0013120625 ) w ere randomly selected and
sealed by QAI Laboratories representative Abel Bercian on February 3 rd, 2015. QAI verified the seals and
inspector marks upon receipt. The foam components arrived at QAI Laboratories on February 5 th, 2015 and
w ere verified by QAI Laboratories. Construction of the test room and BASF SPRAYTITE 158 closed cell
spray applied polyurethane foam w ere w itnessed by QAI in accordance w ith Section 3.3 of ICC-ES AC85.
The test room w as built by QAI Laboratory personnel prior to the application of the test sample. The three
w alls that held the t est specimen consisted of 2 x 6 w ood studs, spaced 24 inches on center. The ceiling
w as constructed using 2 x 12 w ood joists, spaced 24 inches on center, running parallel to the side w alls.
The exterior side of the stud w alls and ceiling joists w ere covered w ith 5/8” thick, Type X gypsum board.
The final interior dimensions w ere 8 feet high, 8 feet w ide and 12 feet deep.
On February 9 th 2015, Steve Croft sprayed the stud cavities w ith approximately 5 ½ inches and joist
cavities w ere filled w ith approximately 11 ½ inches of BASF SPRAYTITE 158 closed cell spray applied
polyurethane foam insulation. This spray foam insulation has an advertised density of 2.0 lbs/ft ³. Density
measured from the tested room w as 2.1 lbs/ft ³. The back corners of the room are constructed so that they
meet the criteria of NFPA 286.
On March 10 th, 2015, representatives from International Fireproof Technologies, Inc (IFTI) coated the test
module w ith an application of 4 mils w et film thickness of DC315 (measured 3 mils dry film thickness using
medallion method). International Fireproof Technology, Inc. is part of WHI 3rd party inspection program.
The DC315 used on this test is labeled and marked as listed, inspected and certified product. WHI S/N
20947 w as listed on the label of the pails received by QAI and used for this test. The temperature of the
test chamber prior to test w as 80° F (27° C) and the relative humidity w as 55% .
Ignition Source:
The ignition source for the test is a gas burner w ith a nominal 12 by 12 inch orifice, filled w ith a minimum 4
inch layer of Ottaw a sand. The top surface of the burner through w hich the gas is applied is positioned 12
inches above the floor. The burner enclosure w as placed as per AC377 Appendix X, Figure X3, from the
side w all and back w all in the test corner, opposite the door.
Burner Gas Flow:
CP Grade Propane w as used for burner supply gas. A calibrated mass flow met er (Asset A300110, due for
calibration 5/28/15) w as used to meter flow to the burner. The 40 kW 5 minute exposure flow ed 27 l/min
Propane. These numbers w ere based upon the follow ing constant: 1.485 kW min/l.
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Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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Compartment Geometry:
The interior dimensions of the floor of the fire test room, w hen the specimens are in place, measures 8 by
12 feet. The finished ceiling is 8 feet + /- 0.7 inches above the floor. The four w alls are right angles
defining the compartment. The compartment contains a 30 + / - 0.25 by 80 + /- 0.25 inch doorw ay in the
center of one of the 8 by 8 foot w alls. No other openings w ere present to provide ventilation.
Heat Release Rate Information:
All Heat Release Rate information obtained during this test utilized oxygen consumption c alorimetry. The
equation used for calculation is as follow s:
Thermocouple Placement:
Doorw ay
Quadrant I
Quadrant II
Center
Quadrant III
Quadrant IV
FIGURE 1. Thermocouple Locations
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Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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VISUAL OBSERVATIONS and DISCUSSIONS OF PEFORMANCE:
0:00:00
0:01:00
0:02:00
0:03:00
0:04:00
0:05:00
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–
–
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Sand diffusion burner lit to 40 kW flame
Flames immediately w ent to the ceiling, heavy smoke noted
Flame level and smoke has decreased
Flame and smoke level remaining same, little to no flames from assembly
Flame and smoke level steady, very little smoke
Test Concluded
Flame Spread and Charring Measurement Discussion:
Flame spread of sample w as limited to an approximate 2 foot w ide on back w all, 2 foot w ide on side w all and 8
foot in height in “ V” pattern up corner of ignition. Flames did not reach the extremities of the test cell during the
40kW.
Heat Flux Information:
The heat flux gauge at the floor registered a peak Heat Flux of 1.8 kW/m ² at 4:00 into test.
FLASHOVER POTENTIAL:
In Section 1.3.1 of NFPA 286, the definition of flashover is an event w here any tw o of the follow ing conditions
have been attained:
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
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
Heat Release Rate exceeds 1 MW
Average upper layer temperature exceeds 600 ºC (1112ºF)
Heat Flux at the floor exceeds 20 kW/m²
Flames exit doorw ay
For purposes these test results, the follow ing compares the standard’ s definition of flashover w ith actual test
results for comparison purposes:
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

Peak Heat Release Rate exceeds 1 MW;
Average upper average temperature exceeds 600 ºC (1112ºF);
Heat Flux at the floor exceeds 20 kW/m²
Flames exiting the doorw ay;
Average of four times;
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0:00
0:00
0:00
0:00
0:00
Did
Did
Did
Did
Did
Not
Not
Not
Not
Not
Happen
Happen
Happen
Happen
Happen
Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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RESULTS:
Temperature vs. Time Chart (during first five minutes of test):
FIGURE 2. Temperature vs. Time
Maximum Peak Thermocouple Temperatures (during first five minutes of test):
Doorw ay
Center
Quadrant I
Quadrant II
Quadrant III
Quadrant IV
Ignition
Average Peak Upper Layer
Temperature
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163° F (73° C)
198° F (92° C)
264° F (129° C)
232° F (111° C)
256° F (124° C)
233° F (112° C)
313° F (156° C)
237° F (114° C)
Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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Heat Release Rate vs. Time Chart (during first five minutes of test):
FIGURE 3. Heat Release Rate vs. Time
Numeric Values:
0-5 min average
Peak Heat Release Rate
Total Heat Released During Test
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44.7 kW
49 kW @ 2:13
12.0 MJ
Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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Smoke Obscuration and Smoke Release Rate (during first five minutes of test):
FIGURE 4. Smoke Release Rate vs. Time
Numerical Values:
0-5 min average (m²/s)
Peak Smoke Release Rate
Total Smoke Released
Peak Obscuration
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0.06
0.12 m²/s @ 1:09
23.3
16%
Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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PHOTOS: DRUMS OF FOAM
BASF 158 Foam Barrels
IFTI’ s DC315 paint buckets
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Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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PHOTOS: BEFORE TEST
Sign
Ignition Corner
Overall
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Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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PHOTOS: DURING TEST
Test Start
First Minute of Test
Second Minute of Test
Third Minute of Test
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Client: INTERNATIONAL
FIREPROOF TECHNOLOGY, INC
Job No.: TJ2699-4
Date: April 15, 2015
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PHOTO: DURING TEST
Fourth Minute of Test
At Five Minutes
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End of Report
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