Fire Protection Products

3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray

Product Data Sheet January / 2017

Product Description 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray is a sprayable, moisture-curing hybrid
siliconized polymer that forms a tough, elastomeric coating. This material is
used to firestop perimeter joints (curtain wall joints) and other construction
joints that need to prevent fire and water from moving floor to floor. 3M™ Fire
Barrier Watertight Spray, when installed properly, will act as a barrier to water
leakage and airborne sound transmission, while helping to control the
transmission of fire, heat and smoke before, during and after exposure to fire.

Product Features • Superior washout resistance – Passes ASTM D 6904 24 hour exposure after
2 hour cure time
• Up to 3-hour fire protection in construction joints per
ASTM E 1966 (UL 2079)
• Up to 3-hour fire protection in perimeter joints per ASTM E 2307
• Meets UL Water Leakage Test, W Rating – Class 1 requirements
• Elastic material maintains performance with up to ± 10%
movement capabilities
• Helps minimize sound transfer – STC rating of 56 when tested in STC 56
rated wall assembly
• Paintable with primer
• Broad range of applications (extensive portfolio of tested and listed
construction and perimeter joint systems)
• Applied with conventional airless spray equipment
• Robust jobsite formula (freeze/thaw resistant and uniform seal formation in
hot or cold conditions)

Applications 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray is ideal for sealing perimeter joints (curtain
wall joints) and floor-to-floor or floor-to-wall construction joints. Recommended
for firestopping areas that require a watertight seal and where rapid washout
resistance is needed.

Specifications 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray shall be tested and evaluated to the pass/fail
criteria of ASTM E 1966 / UL 2079 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of
Construction Joint Firestop Systems and CAN/ULC-S115 at the maximum
extended joint width, ASTM E 2307 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of
Perimeter Joint Firestop Systems and CAN/ULC-S115 at the maximum extended
joint width, and ASTM E 814/UL 1479 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of
Penetration Firestop Systems. 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray shall also
be tested to the criteria of ASTM E 84 / UL 723 Standard Test Method

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for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, ASTM E 90

Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound
Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements, and ASTM E 413
Classification for Rating Sound Insulation. 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray
shall meet the requirements of the IBC, IRC, IFC, IPC, IMC, NFPA 5000, NEC
(NFPA 70), NFPA 101 and NBCC.

Performance and Typical Colors Available White or red

Physical Properties
Unit/vol 5 Gallon (18.9 liter) pail / 1155.0 cu. in. (18926.9 cu. cm)

Density 12.25 lb./gallon (1470 g/L)

Solids Content by Weight 91%

VOC 131 g/L

Viscosity 45,000 - 55,000 cps, shear thinning

Coverage* 16 sq. ft./gallon (0.40 sq. m/liter)

Pail Weight 65 lbs (29.5 kg)

Surface Burning Flame Spread: 20

Characteristics (ASTM E 84) Smoke Developed Index: 5
Rain Resistance (24 hour
Pass (after 2 hour cure time)
exposure; ASTM D 6904)
Skin Time (ASTM C 679) 2 hours, at 72°F/50% RH
Tack-free Time
4.5 hours, at 72°F/50% RH
(ASTM D 1640)
Bulk Cure Time (ASTM D
6.5 hours, at 72°F/50% RH
1640)
Permeability/MVTR (ASTM E
5.7 perms
96)
STC Rating 56 in a 56 rated wall
Tensile Strength at max load
>170 psi
(ASTM D 882)
Modulus
>110 psi
(ASTM D 882)
Elongation at break
>200%
(ASTM D 882)
Mold and Mildew Resistance
0% Growth
(ASTM G 21)
Service Temperature -30°F to 300°F (-35°C to 150°C)

QUV (ASTM G 154 Cycle 4) Up to 1000 hours with no product degradation

*calculated coverage based on 1/10 in. (2.5mm) thick wet coating

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Installation Techniques Consult a 3M Authorized Fire Protection Products Distributor or Sales Representative for applicable
UL, ULC, Intertek or other third-party drawings and system details.

Equipment: In order to achieve the thickness and coverage necessary to comply

with the tested systems, 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray is applied using an
airless sprayer.

Pump Requirements (minimum specifications)

Flow Output 0.7 gpm (2.65 liter) minimum

Liquid Pressure 2500 psi (17.2 MPa) minimum

Motor Size 0.75 horsepower (0.55kW) minimum

Recommended Orifice Size 0.019–0.031 in (0.48 - 0.78 mm)

Hose Diameter 1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter minimum

Recommended sprayers include the Titan® IMPACT™ 640 Airless Sprayer or

Graco® Ultra® Max II 595 equivalent, along with a bypass gun.

Pump should be cleaned and flushed with mineral spirits before and after using
3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray and should not have had previous exposure
or use with a water-based product. 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray should
not be left in pumping equipment and/or hoses for prolonged periods of time.

Preparatory Work: Surfaces must be clean, dry and frost free. Separation of
product is normal. Product should be mixed with a paddle mixer for 3–5 minutes
prior to use.

Installation Details: Tested and listed system details must be followed for each
specific application. Install mineral fiber insulation in accordance with system
details for density, depth, fiber orientation and compression requirements.
Apply 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray using an airless sprayer. A nominal 1/10
in. (2.5 mm) wet coating should be applied over the insulation, adjacent
substrates and penetrant (if applicable) maintaining all required overlaps.

Limitations: It is recommended that 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray is applied

when the product is at a temperature between 40°F (4°C) and 110°F (43°C).
3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray can be applied and expected to cure to
surfaces that are 10°F (-12°C) or higher providing that the surfaces are frost free,
clean, dry and dust free. It is recommended that 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight
Spray be applied when the ambient air temperature is 32°F (0°C) or higher. The
curing of the 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray is affected by the ambient
temperature and humidity. The lower the temperatures and the lower the
humidity, the slower the 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray will cure. At 70°F
(21°C) and 50% R.H. a 1/10 in. (2.5 mm) thick wet coating is fully cured in 6.5
hours.
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Maintenance No maintenance is expected to be required when installed in accordance with

the 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray Installation Guide. Once installed, if any
section of the 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray is damaged, the following
procedure will apply: Any damaged product must be cut out and removed. The
insulation material must be inspected to ensure no moisture is evident. The open
area created must then be filled with new product, installed as detailed in the
original applicable 3rd party tested and listed system. The new product must
overlap a minimum 1 in. (25.4 mm) onto the previously installed product.

Storage and Shelf Life 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray should be stored indoors in dry conditions.
It is recommended that the pails of product remain in heated storage above
40°F (4°C) prior to spraying material.
3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray shelf life is 12 months from date of
manufacture when stored below 100°F (38°C).
3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray has been cycled from 10–70°F up to 10
times with no significant effects to product performance.
Lot numbering (e.g. 8183AS): First digit = Last digit of year manufactured,
second to fourth digit = Julian Date, Letters = Random to distinguish between
lot numbers.

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Availability Available from 3M Authorized Fire Protection Products Distributors.

For additional technical and purchasing information, call 1-800-328-1687 or visit
3M.com/firestop.

Safe Handling Consult Safety Data Sheet prior to handling and disposing of 3M™ Fire Barrier Watertight Spray.

Technical Information The technical information, recommendations and other statements contained in this document
are based upon tests or experience that 3M believes are reliable, but the accuracy or completeness
of such information is not guaranteed.

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3M product and determining whether it is fit for a particular purpose and suitable for user’s method
of application.

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