density: 140 kg/m³.
It has a natural grey colour and exhibits the same
qualities as
 .
Even when the insulation material has been classified as
non-combustible, or inflammable, it does not necessarily imply
that the material is also
fire-proof.
Unlike foam plastics, such as polystyrol and polyurethane or
organic materials such as pulp and cellulose,
is made of stone (rock wool)
therefore it is not combustible.
It has a wide range of fire-proof applications: it can be used
in steel constructions, oil rigs, in fire-proof insulations
and turbines, and piping insulation.
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Apart from its other qualities,
features
another very important characteristic -
fire protection.
It can serve as a fire barrier, control the spread of fire and
ensure those extra minutes so vital to save human life, personal
effects
and reduce damage to the environment.
acts as a fire shield as
its fire resistance
falls within the range of nearly 1000 ºС.
As it gives no joints when applied,
becomes an inseparable part of
the structural elements of the building or the construction.
has been approved as a fire resistant,
insulation material A 60 class, on ship deck and bulkhead and
other marine applications by Det Norske Veritas
(DNV), IMO A.799 (19).
has been tested in accordance with IMO/ISO international
standard whose requirements are more
rigorous in comparison with BS/ASTM.
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Fire protection
