Highly flame resistant
Various board types are available
Available with any design and texture
Format boards 2,750 mm long
available from quantity of 1
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The best kind of prevention.
If there is ever a risk of things getting a little hot in an interior design project, Thermopal has just the right material.
Our fire protection range includes five different products, all of which fulfil the requirements of a fire-retardant
construction material. Our vermiculite board even fulfil the requirements of fire protection classification A1.
Fire protection
FIRE PROTECTION
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Fire protection
In line with European harmonisation of fire prevention and control, the burning behaviour of construction products
and building elements is classified in accordance with standard EN 13501-1.
Requirement
Additional requirements
Non-flammable
Fire retardant
European classification
No smoke
No burning falling/dripping
to EN 13501-1
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A1
A2–s1, d0
B, C–s1, d0
A2, B, C–s2, d0
A2, B, C–s3, d0
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A2, B, C–s1, d1
A2, B, C–s1, d2
A2, B, C–s3, d2
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Normal inflammable
D–s1, d0
D–s2, d0
D–s3, d0
E
D–s1, d1
D–s2, d1
D–s3, d1
D–s1, d2
D–s2, d2
D–s3, d2
E–d2
F
Easily inflammable
Explanation of abbreviations:
Abbreviation
Criterion
Application
s
smoke
Requirements regarding smoke development
d
droplets
Requirements regarding burning falling/dripping
The valid national categorisations generally match the European classifications:
European
Germany
Austria
France
Great Britain
Netherlands
BS 476-6/-7
NEN 6065
classification
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EN 13501-1
DIN 4102-1
ÖN B 3800
NFP 92501
A1, A2
A1, A2
A
M0, M1
B
B1
A, B1
M1
Class 0
Class 1, Class 2
C
B1
B1, B2
M2
Class 1
Class 3
Class 3
Class 4
D
B2
B2
M3
E
B2
B2
M4
F
B3
B3
not flammable
Precise allocation is not possible for Italy, Spain and Switzerland because they use different test methods that cannot be compared.
This overview is for guidance only; evidence of the actual EU classification of a building material is to be confirmed by testing its burning
behaviour in accordance with EN 13501-1.
The following Thermopal products are available to meet the requirements
regarding burning behaviour:
Requirement
Thermopal product
European
Building materials
classification
classification
to EN 13501-1
to DIN 4102-1
*)
B1
Highly flame-resistant
Fire protection Span-UB
to DIN 4102-1: B1 or
Fire protection Brillant-HPL type F
to EN 13501-1: minimum C–s3, d2
Fire protection Brillant-Duplo, < 9 mm
B–s2, d0
Fire protection Brillant-Duplo, 肁 9 mm
B–s1, d0
Fire protection Vermiculite-Brillant
*)
Fire protection Span-Brillant
Normal flammability
Span-UB/-SE
to DIN 4102-1: B2 or
MDF-UB/-SE
to EN 13501-1: minimum E, d2
HDF-UB
*
)
B2
Fire protection
Melamine Faced Board
Brillant-HPL type S/P
Brillant-Duplo < 6 mm
Span-Brillant < 14 mm
MDF-Brillant < 14 mm
Brillant-Duplo 肁 6 mm
D–s2, d0
Span-Brillant 肁 14 mm
MDF-Brillant 肁 14 mm
Blockboard-Brillant
Birch Multiplex-Brillant
Poplar Plywood-Brillant
*) Not classified .
Product
Sizes in mm
Thickness in mm
Length
Width
3.2
Fire protection
5,500
2,050
Span-UB B1
2,750
2,050
5
6
6.5
Surface finish restrictions
7
8
10
•
•
12
13
14
•
•
16
18
19
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• • •
22
25
•
•
28
30
40
01, 33 and 77 not possible
Fire-retardant melamine faced chipboard. Core board 3-ply chipboard with a melamine-resin surface on both sides. The flame-proof properties are produced by halogeneous free flame-retardant additives.
Applications:
Fire prevention in decorative interior finishing, for decorative wall and ceiling panelling, fixtures, room dividers and furniture,
in industrial and administrative buildings, schools, sports and concert halls, cinemas, discotheques, hotels, hospitals, residential
homes for the elderly.
Fire retardancy:
fire retardant, construction material class B1 to DIN 4102-1
Density:
approx. 700 kg/m3
Screw pull-out resistance:
approx. 700 N
All quoted technical properties for our decorative boards apply to moderate climate zones only.
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Fire protection
Brillant-HPL
Product
Brillant-Duplo
Compact-HPL
HPL Composite Board
Sizes in mm
Thickness in mm
Length
Width
0.6 0.8
Fire protection
5,500
2,020
Brillant-HPL
2,750
2,020
1
1.2
Surface finish restrictions
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
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• • • •
12
13
14
15
None
type F
High Pressure Laminate as per EN 438 (HPL) core board in fire retardant grade (type F).
Fire prevention in decorative interior finishing, for decorative wall and ceiling panelling, fixtures, room dividers and furniture,
Applications:
in industrial and administrative buildings, schools, sports and concert halls, cinemas, discotheques, hotels, hospitals, residential
homes for the elderly.
Fire-retardant when glued to highly flame-resistant or non-flammable core materials using Kauramin, adhesives based on sodium
Fire retardancy:
silicate or other suitable adhesive systems. The burning behavior is to be assessed on the compound as a whole.
Density:
approx. 1,500 kg/m3
Temperature resistance:
short-time 180 °C, to EN 438 (HPL)
Product
Fire protection
Sizes in mm
Thickness in mm
3
4
5
Surface finish restrictions
Length
Width
2
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
2,750
2,020
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01, 33, 47 and 49 possible
Brillant-Duplo
Decorative phenolic solid laminate board with melamine-resin surface finish on both sides. Fire retardant thanks to a result of flame retardant additives. Technical specifications to EN 438 (HPL). Inspection certificates on request.
Fire prevention in decorative interior finishing, for decorative wall and ceiling panelling, fixtures, room dividers and furniture,
Applications:
in industrial and administrative buildings, schools, sports and concert halls, cinemas, discotheques, hotels, hospitals, residential
homes for the elderly.
fire retardant: construction material class B1 to DIN 4102-1;
Fire retardancy:
B–s2, d0 to EN 13501-1 (2–8 mm);
B–s1, d0 to EN 13501-1 (9–15 mm)
Density:
approx. 1,500 kg/m3
Temperature resistance:
– 25 °C to + 130 °C
Product
Sizes in mm
Thickness in mm
Length
Width
11.6 14.6 17.6 19.6 20.6 26.6
Fire protection
5,500
2,020
Span-Brillant
2,750
2,020
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Surface finish restrictions
77 available in 2,750 mm, single-sided
Fire-retardant composite board, made of a 3-ply chipboard. Fire-retardant as a result of flame retardant additives, 0.8 mm Brillant-HPL surface finish, glued to both sides,
type F as per EN 438 (HPL).
Applications:
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homes for the elderly.
Fire retardancy:
fire retardant: B–s1, d0 to EN 13501-1
Glueing:
D3
Density:
approx. 700 kg/m3
Bending strength:
longitudinal: approx. 40 N/mm2 · transverse: approx. 34 N/mm2 , leaned on EN 310
Screw pull-out resistance:
approx. 700 N
Product
Fire protection
Sizes in mm
Thickness in mm
Length
Width
11.6 14.6 17.6 19.6 20.6 26.6
Surface finish restrictions
2,500
1,870
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77 available single-sided
Vermiculite-Brillant
Decorative interior finishing and construction board, made from non-flammable vermiculite, 0.8 mm Brillant-HPL facing, glued to both sides, type F as per EN 438 (HPL).
Universal applications as a building and fire-protection board.
For decorative structural engineering and decorative ship interior fitting (emergency escape routes; stairwells, corridors, partition
Applications:
walls, wall panelling and fixtures).
Workability:
Item can be processed on any of the usual processing machines and centres.
Fitting and installation:
Environmental conditions: interior rooms with a relative humidity between 35% and 75%. Avoid direct exposure to heat from light or
thermal radiation. Ensure the board material can move sufficiently after installation. Ensure that there is adequate back ventilation
and that the climate is balanced on both sides. Drill holes should be overdimensioned by at least 0.5 mm. Seal the edges with a moisture-proof seal.
Vermiculite-Brillant composite Board: B-s1, d0 to EN 13501-1;
Fire retardancy:
Fire protection
HPL Composite Board
Vermiculite core material: A1 to DIN 4102;
Brillant-HPL: type F to EN 438
Admission:
M.E.D.
Glueing:
D3
Density:
approx. 800 kg/m3
Bending strength:
longitudinal: approx. 40 N/mm2, transverse: approx. 34 N/mm2, leaned on EN 310
Screw pull-out resistance:
min. 250 N to ISO 13894-1
Product
Aluminium
Sizes in mm
Thickness in mm
Length
Width
10.8 one side HPL
2,500
1,500
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Surface finish restrictions
11.6 both sides HPL
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None
Honeycomb-Brillant
The core board in material class B1 (highly flame resistant) to DIN 4102 consists of an aluminium core honeycomb and aluminium face on both sides. The decorative
coating is Brillant-HPL, type F to EN 438. The material does not react with brittleness, but is viscose elastic and resistant to moisture and corrosion.
Applications:
Decorative purpose in building construction, for railway vehicles and ship interiors. Ideal for halls and corridors, stairways, partitions,
wall panelling and structural fittings.
Workability:
Item can be processed on any of the usual processing machines and centres. VIDIA-tipped tools are suitable for processing. When machin-
Fitting and installation:
ing large quantities, we advise using a separate chippings extractors.
The use of thick edges is recommended. Rivets may be used, as may surface or fittings attachments using PUR adhesive systems and the
usual commercially available products for furniture construction. Ensure the board material can move sufficiently after installation. Ensure
that there is adequate back ventilation and that the climate is balanced on both sides.
Fire retardancy:
core board: B1, to 4102-1, fire retardant
Admission:
M.E.D.
Glueing:
PUR (polyurethane glue)
Weight per m2 :
approx. 7.7 kg/m2 (11.6 mm thickness)
approx. 6.5 kg/m2 (10.8 mm thickness)
Aluminium honeycomb Board-Brillant is also suitable for Lightweight boards. For further information please refer to Lightweight boards on page 80.
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