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Minerallac Company 96238 - A single-component fire rated gasket for use with electrical boxes in fire rated assemblies. It is mounted on the inside of the cover plate and installed at the same time as the cover plate to cover the opening and provide fire protection. The gasket is highly intumescent, silver in color, and sized for a single receptacle at 5 x 5 x 5.
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96238

Alternate Item Number: 12115685

UPC: 085937962386

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Overview

The Minerallac Company SKU 96238 is an intumescent firestop gasket designed for single receptacle electrical boxes. This one-step, one-component system provides essential fire containment for rated assemblies. When exposed to fire, the intumescent material expands to effectively seal openings, preventing the passage of flames and smoke. Tested under UL 723 tunnel testing, this gasket achieves a 1 to 2-hour fire rating, meeting critical safety standards. It is designed for easy installation directly between the receptacle and the cover plate, offering a straightforward solution for compliance. Manufactured in the USA, the Minerallac 96238 adheres to ASTM E814 and UL1479 standards, making it suitable for commercial and industrial electrical installations where fire safety is paramount. Its intumescent properties ensure a reliable seal under high-temperature conditions.
  • Intumescent material expands to seal openings during fire
  • Provides a 1 to 2-hour fire rating per UL 723 tunnel test
  • One-step, one-component system for easy installation
  • Applies between receptacle and cover plate
  • Manufactured in the USA, meets ASTM E814 and UL1479 standards

Specifications

Application
Firestop gaskets are used when electrical boxes are installed in rated walls facing opposite directions and horizontally separated by less then 24". UL tested and can used with both metal and plastica cover plates.
Characteristics/ Features
Good sound insulator, easy to install, highly intumescent, STC rating 54, complies to UL required accelerated aging and high humidity testing, VOC compliant-CDPH standard method v1.2, Tested in accordance with UL 263/ ASTM E119 and ASTM E814 (UL 1479)
Color
Silver
Description
is a single component fire rated gasket for use with electrical boxes when addressing steel electrical box penetrations in fire rated assemblies. It is mounted on the inside of the cover plate and installed at the same time as the cover plate, covering the opening and providing the necessary fire protection. When exposed to heat, the gaskets highly intumescent nature causes it to expand forming a char that will seal off the opening and prevent the spread of flames and limit the temperature rise on the unexposed surface.
Size
5 x 5 x 5 (Single Receptacle)
Size
Single Receptacle
Special Features
Highly Intumescent Material
Type
Firerated gasket
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