EURO FIRE GAURD is chemically treated with fire retardant chemicals that remain stable in high temperature and does not encourages spreading of flames and has a quality to retain strength for sufficient period of time. In addition to it, it is boiling water proof, termite and borer resistant. EURO FIRE RETARDANT Ply meets the prescribed standard specified in IS: 5509.
Sr. No. | Prescribed Value | Values For Conformity | Observed Value |
1 | Moisture Content (%) | 5-15 | 10 |
2 | Squareness Test (%) | <0.2 | <0.1 |
3 | Bending Strength Parallel to Grain (kgs/cm²) Perpendicular to Grain (kgs/cm²) |
450 350 |
540 450 |
4 | Modulus of Elasticity (N/mm²) | 5000 | 8980 |
5 | Modulus of Rupture (N/mm²) | 50 | 58 |
6 | Flammability Test (Mins.) | >30 | 58 |
7 | Flame Penetration (Mins.) | >15 | >47 |
8 | Rate of Burning (Loss of weight by 50%) (Mins.) |
>20 | >50 |
9 | Retention of Fire Retardant Chemicals | >40 (kgs/cm²) | >65 (kgs/cm²) |
*When tested for standard 12mm thick plywood