Passive Fire Protection

Hydrocarbon Mandolite 550

Use with: KC 110 Mastic Sealant FT 201 Primer FT 201 Topcoat Metal mesh Plastic Coated Galv. Mesh See Data Sheet See Data Sheet See Data Sheet See Data Sheet See Data Sheet See Data Sheet H/F/A-2 H/F/A-3 H/F/T-2 H/F/T-3 H/F/R-3 H/F/R-4

Data Sheet H/F/C-3

Mandolite 550 is a spray applied, single package factory controlled premix, based on vermiculite and Portland cement. Mandolite 550 produces a monolithic coating able to withstand the thermal shocks experienced in high intensity hydrocarbon fuelled fires, particularly jet fires. Mandolite 550 may be used anywhere above the splash zone on offshore installations, and even in the splash zone with suitable protection. It is easy to install and maintain in a wide range of climates. Although the added applied weight to a structure is low, Mandolite 550 will accommodate structural flexing and also has excellent resistance to explosions. Mandolite 550 is used for application on offshore steel or concrete structures, storage vessels and supports. It is also used on pre-assembled units prior to transportation to site as well as to structures fire proofed after site erection.
Oil and gas platforms are extensively protected with Mandolite 550.

The offshore oil and gas industries will benefit from the use of Mandolite 550.

Properties and performance

Colour and finsih Minimum practical thickness Theoretical coverage Number of coats Cure Initial set Density Compressive strength Combustibility Smoke generation
Off-white, monolithic spray, float or rolled finish. 15mm. 76m/tonne at 24mm thickness. One or more, as required. By hydraulic set. 6 to 8 hours at 20C and 50%RH. 550kg/m (nominal). 2300kN/m (typical). Non-combustible to BS 476: Part 4: 1984 and IMO RES A472 (XII) 1984. Does not contribute to smoke generation.

Properties and performance (cont)

Substrate service temperatures Thermal conductivity Corrosion resistance

45C maximum. 0.155W/mK at 20C. Does not promote corrosion of steel. However, a primed substrate is recommended for long term corrosion resistance, particularly when the structure is to be fully exposed to the elements. See Preparation. Negligible. 12.0 (maximum). Structures protected with Mandolite 550 have undergone fire resistance tests in approved independent laboratories. The fire response of Passive Fire Protection materials (PFPs) is assessed in fire tests that are intended to represent the effects of real fires, either hydrocarbon pool or jet. In addition, PFP systems may be required to provide the following requirements: 1. protection against high momentum jet fires 2. resistance to blast/explosion over pressures. The ratings for PFP systems are based on furnace tests carried out to the requirements of; BS 476: Part 20: 1987 (Appendix D Hydrocarbon Cure) ISO/DIS 834 Proprosal DEN/NPD Interim Standard The Mandolite 550 Systems has been fully tested and has fire approval certification for structures and fire resisting divisions. Moreover, the system had demonstrated a favourable response to jet fires and resistance to blast.

Chloride content pH value Fire resistance

Fire protection thickness

General considerations
The fire protection requirement is often detailed in the owner operators standard and/or project specification. Product thickness calculations can be provided by Cafco International.

Preparation
Typical substrates Substrate preparation
Primed steel, galvanised/metalised steel, concrete structures, divisions and vessels. The substrate shall be clean, dry and free from dust, loose millscale, loose rust, oil and any other condition preventing good adhesion. Mandolite 550 can be applied to primed steelwork. Prior to the application of Mandolite 550, steel should be prepared by the application of KC 110.

Mesh retention

Fire tests conducted have been carried out with mesh reinforcement, to demonstrate the abiity of Mandolite 550 to stay in place under the most severe fire conditions or in an explosion.

Application
Methods
Application of Mandolite 550 must be carried out by an applicator recognised by Cafco International and applied in accordance with the Application Manual available from Cafco International. Apply Mandolite 550 by a spraying machine approved by Cafco International.

Limitations

Mandolite 550 may be applied when the substrate and air temperatures are at least 2C and rising, but should not be applied if they are less than 4C and falling. Maximum substrate and air temperature is 40C. Substrate temperature should be at least 2C above dewpoint temperature. Where substrate temperatures are likely to be above 40C, consult Cafco International.

Topcoating
General considerations
For external locations, Mandolite 550 shall always be topcoated. Consult Cafco International for recommendations.

Packaging, storage, shelf life

Packaging Storage
16.67kg bags. Off the ground and dry until ready to use. Maximum temperature 25C. Minimum temperature 2C.

Shelf life

12 months maximum.

Environmental

Not readily biodegradable. Not expected to bioaccumulate. Not expected to be toxic to aquatic life except at high concentrations. Do not discharge into drains and watercourses. Cafco Internationals activities are conducted with due regard to all statutory requirements with appropriate safeguards against exposing employees and the public to health and safety.
A full copy of Cafco Internationals Health, Safety and Environmental Policy document is available on request. See Safety Data Sheet (including COSHH Regulations) Code Reference Saf-38.

Health and safety

Quality assurance

Cafco International operates a quality system in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001: 2000, and has received a full accreditation by BSI to these standards. Operating to these standards means that all activities, which have a bearing upon quality, are set out in written procedures. Systematic and thorough checks are made on all materials and their usage. Test equipment is 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.

Further information

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January 2004 - Issue 3