PCI-Promatec

Passive Fire Protection Solutions

SF-60 (Silicone Elastomer)

Description
SF-60 is an elastomeric product developed for and marketed by PCI-Promatec. This seal type is suitable
for fire, air and flood concerns. SF-60 is typically supplied as a two-part set comprised of A and B liquid
components. The A liquid is black and the B liquid is buff for easy identification and inspection of
complete mixing. Through mixing of the components in a 1:1 ratio yield a liquid encapsulator that cures
into a firm elastomer at room temperature. Installed as a liquid, this ensures a complete fill in and around
penetrating elements. Cured, it exhibits a durable, damage-resistant exterior surface that is easy to
decontaminate.

SF-60 Applications
APPLICATION SUITABILITY
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Halon Protected Areas 9
General Fire Barriers 9
Waste Hold-Up Storage Tank Areas 9
Piping Systems with Minor Axial Movement (With Bond 9
Breaker)
Piping Systems with Axial Movement

Piping Systems with Axial & Lateral Movement

Emergency Diesel Generator Day Tanks and Lube Oil 9
Storage Tanks
Engineered Safeguard Systems 9
Radiation Areas 9
Security Barriers 9

SF-60 TYPICAL INSTALLATION

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Typical Properties
SF-60 TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Typical properties of the SF-60 can be found in
AS SUPPLIED:
the table to the right. Appearance (Part A/Part B) ................................ Black/Buff
Mixing Ratio, by weight or volume......................... 1 : 1 ± 2%
Fire Qualification Specific Gravity at 25°C (77°F nominal) ..........................1.37
Viscosity at 25°C (77°F), centipoise (mPa?s)..................2900
Numerous full-scale fire tests have been Recommended Storage Temperature........................... <90°F
successfully performed at nationally recognized,
AS CATALYZED:
independent and accredited laboratories for Appearance (Part A/Part B).................................... Dark Gray
various seal configurations including electrical Cure Time at 25°C (77°F) .............................................8 hours
and mechanical elements in large complex block Recommended Installation
Temperature Range .........................50° to 90°F (10° to 32°C)
out openings gaining major insurance company
and regulatory body acceptance. Seal designs AS CURED – PHYSICAL:
Appearance ............................................................. Dark Gray
have been qualified both with and without Density ................................................................ 82 to 92 lb/ft³
permanent damming materials. Service Temperature Range* .........................-67°F to >392°F
(-55°C to >200°C)
Pressure Testing Thermal Conductivity (BTU-in/hr-ft² - °F).........................2.77
(Cal/cm ? sec°C) ...................9.6 x 10-4
Differential testing for electrical block out and ASTM D149 Dielectric Strength, volts/mil ........................480
mechanical penetrations with this design indicate ASTM D257 Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm ............... 3.1 x 1013
ASTM D732 Shear Strength, psi .....................................~70.3
a 20-psi pressure resistance with zero leakage
ASTM D2240 Durometer Hardness (Shore A) ....................48
using a six-inch depth of SF-60. Other Elongation, percent ............................................................150
configurations may vary with regard to pressure Compression / Deflection, PSI @ 10 % compression ......... 33.8
resistance. @ 20 % compression .........88.26
@ 30 % compression .........166.6
Radiation Resistance @ 40 % compression .........282.5
@ 50 % compression .......485.96
SF-60 has been subjected to substantial radiation
Radiation Resistance, Gamma .......................7.13 x 108 rads
exposure levels (7 x 108 Rads Gamma) with no *Chemically cured thermoset material that will not melt or appreciably
significant changes reported to the material’s soften even at elevated temperatures >250C (482F)

physical properties.
Reparability
SF-60 can be selectively removed with relative ease using blunt non-conductive tools and devices.
Additions or deletions of elements can be easily accomplished, and new SF-60 material can then be
applied to previously cured material to become an integral matrix with the already installed SF-60.
Decontaminability
Surface can easily be decontaminated.
Cure Time
The cure time for the fast curing version is as little as 10 minutes, whereas the cure time for the regular
cure is as long as 8 hours. The regular cure time is indicated in the table above. By special request,
custom cure times can be requested.
Packaging
DESCRIPTION NET WEIGHT CONTAINER AVG. SEAL VOLUME
SF-60 A & B Set 100 Lbs. 2 ea. 5 gal. (Set) 1.2 cu. Ft.