ArmaFlex Ultima
The first flexible insulation with low smoke emissions for improved fire safety
Technical information ArmaFlex Ultima
Material type
Factory-made flexible elastomeric foam (FEF), according to EN 14304.
Additional material information
- Self-adhesive coating: pressure-sensitive adhesive coating on modified acrylate basis with mesh structure, covered with polyethylene foil. Traces of silicon can be found on the protection paper/foil used to protect self-adhesive closures.
Special features
- Low smoke performance.
| Property | Value / Assessment | Standard / Test method | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature range | ||||||||
| Service temperature1 |
| EN 14706, EN 14707, EN 14304 | ||||||
| Thermal conductivity | ||||||||
| Declared thermal conductivity |
| EN ISO 13787, EN 12667, EN ISO 8497 | ||||||
| Fire Performance and Approvals | ||||||||
| Reaction to fire | Tubes, Tubes self-adhesive, open tubes (up to 300 min insulated Øa): B(L)-s1,d0
Sheets, sheets self-adhesive: B-s2,d0 Tapes: B-s1,d0 | EN 13501-1, EN ISO 11925-2, EN 13823 | ||||||
| Surface flammability3 | low-flammable - 2010 FTP-Code (MED 96/98/EC, Module D) | IMO 2010 FTP Code, Part 5 | ||||||
| FM approved | 4924-Pipe and Duct Insulation | UBC26-3 | ||||||
| Passive fire protection | ||||||||
| Fire resistance of elements of construction | EI 30 - EI 120 | EN 13501-2, EN 1366-3 | ||||||
| Fire performance | ||||||||
| Practical fire behaviour | Self-extinguishing, does not drip, does not spread flames; very low smoke density | |||||||
| Resistance to water vapour | ||||||||
| Water vapour diffusion resistance factor | μ ≥ 7,000 | EN 12086, EN 13469 | ||||||
| Physical attributes | ||||||||
| Dimensions and tolerances | in accordance with EN 14304, table 1 | EN 822, EN 823, EN 13467 | ||||||
| Weather and UV resistance | ||||||||
| UV resistance4 | Protection against UV radiation is necessary (see Technical Bulletin no. 142). | |||||||
| Health and environment | ||||||||
| Volatile organic compounds (VOC) content | Fulfills all VOC requirements (French, Italian, Belgian, German AgBB, Blauer Engel and Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort GOLD). | ISO 16000 Parts 3, 6 & 9 | ||||||
| Antimicrobial behaviour | No fungal growth observed | EN ISO 846, VDI 6022 | ||||||
| Environmental aspects | Meets the requirements for sustainable construction in combination with ArmaFlex Ultima SF990 adhesive such as LEED. | |||||||
| Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) | Type III Environmental Product Declaration (EPD): Declaration number "EPD-ARM-20200218-IBB1-EN", Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) | ISO 14025, EN 15804+A2 | ||||||
| Green building assessment | Meets the sustainable construction requirements for LEED v4.1, BREEAM international, WELL v2 and DGNB. | |||||||
| Additional features | SCCP, MCCP-free | |||||||
| Other technical features | ||||||||
| Shelf life | Self-adhesive tubes, self-adhesive sheets, self-adhesive tape: 1 year | |||||||
| Storage | Can be stored in dry, clean rooms at normal relative humidity (50% to 70%) and ambient temperature (0 °C – 35 °C). | |||||||
1For use in temperatures beyond the maximum and minimum service temperature range indicated in the technical data table, please contact our Customer Service Centre. 2+85 °C, for products with a self-adhesive layer. 3According to IMO 2010 FTP Code annex 2, clause 2.2 a fire technical test for smoke density and toxicity is not necessary. 4If ArmaFlex is used outdoors or in applications under UV radiation, it should be protected with a covering such as ArmaClad Arma-Chek within 3 days of installation. | ||||||||