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 PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD™

Classified under Wall Opening Protective Material as found in UL's

Fire Resistance Directory

4. Installation

Instructions

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD is

easy to install. Make sure rear

surface is clean, dry and not

contaminated. Remove protective

paper from tape and

stick pad to inside back wall

of electrical box*. Center pad

from top and bottom of box.

Install switch, or outlet. Use

the single pad for a single box

(2" x 4"), and double pad for

double box 4" x 4", and 4 3/8"

x 4 3/8" pad for 4 11/16" x 4

11/16"box. Make sure installation

complies with NEC

314.16 (formerly 370.16) or

other applicable codes.

*If necessary, a maximum 3/8" hole

may be created or the pad may be

slit from one edge to allow easier

access to the electrical box ground

screw.

5. Testing Data

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD

is classified by Underwriters

Laboratories, Inc. under Wall

Opening Protective Material

as found in the Fire Resistance

Directory. For specific

test criteria see UL Fire Resistance

Directory or call RECTORSEAL.

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD

was tested at positive pressure

for a minimum .01 inches of

2. Material Properties

Asbestos Fillers None

Solvents None

Hazardous Ingredients None

Sizes (Approx.)

Single box:

1 13/16" x 2 13/16" x 1/4"

47 mm X 71 mm x 6 mm

Double box (two sizes)

1) 3 11/16" x 3 3/4" x 1/4"

94 mm x 95 mm x 6 mm

2) 4 3/8" x 4 3/8" x 1/4"

111 mm x 111 mm x 6 mm

Color Black

ASTM E 84, UL 723 Tunnel Test

Flame Spread 5

Smoke Index 5

STC Rating 55*

*Tested in a UL 411 wall assembly/section to ASTM E90

3. Applications

U s e M e t a c a u l k ® B O X

GUARD on inside back

panel of electrical boxes to

maintain the integrity of fire

rated wall assemblies restricting

the passage of flames and limiting

the temperature rise on the

unexposed surfaces.

When Metacaulk® BOX GUARD

is used as directed, the horizontal

separation between outlet

boxes on opposite sides of the

wall may be less than 24 inches

provided that the boxes are not

installed back-to-back.

1. Product Description

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD is

a one component fire rated

pad for use in electrical boxes.

It is inserted on the inside

back wall of an electrical box,

and is a highly intumescent

firestop material. When exposed

to fire, Metacaulk®

BOX GUARD will expand

forming a char that will seal

off the opening and prevent

the spread of flames and limit

the temperature rise on the

unexposed surfaces.

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD is

applied by hand, and must

comply with NEC 314.16

(formerly 370.16) or other

applicable codes.

Metacaulk®

BOX GUARD

Features

* Easy to Install

* Cost Effective

* Highly Intumescent

* Adheres to Back of Electrical

Box

* Non-Conductive

* Dielectric Breakdown

Voltage 22V/mil

(ASTM D 149)

10. LIMITED WARRANTY

RectorSeal makes the Limited Express Warranty that when the instructions for storage and handling of our products are followed we warrant our products to be free from defects. THIS LIMITED

EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF RECTORSEAL. The sole remedy for breach of the Limited Express Warranty shall be the refund of the purchase

price. All other liability is negated and disclaimed, and RectorSeal shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Suggestions and recommendations covering the use of our products are based on our past experience and laboratory findings. However, as we have no control as to the methods and conditions of

application, we only assume responsibility for the uniformity of our products within manufacturing tolerances.

L-07

METACAULK® BOX GUARD™

water. The basic standard used

to investigate products is UL

263/ ASTM E-119, "Fire Tests

of Building Construction and

Materials".

C o m p l i e s t o R e q u i r e d

Environmental Exposure Testing

of Accelerated Aging and High

Humidity as per UL 1479 Fire

Test of Through-Penetration

Firestops.

6. Storage & Handling

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD

should be stored in a cool, dry

place. Keep products stored

under protective cover, in their

original containers. A stock rotation

program is recommended.

7. Availability

Metacaulk® BOX GUARD is

available as pads measuring,

single 1 13/16" x 2 13/16" x

1/4" (47 mm x 71 mm x 6 mm)

and two double pads, one measuring

3 3/4" x 3 11/16" x 1/4"

(94 mm x 95 mm x 6 mm) and

one measuring 4 3/8" x 4 3/8"

x 1/4" (111 mm x 111 mm x 6

mm).

8. Limitations

To be used only in the tested

configurations or as recommended

by RectorSeal.

NOTE: Not to be used

on plastic boxes. For

additional information

refer to UL Directory.

Retain a copy of the

Product Data Sheet for

review by the Inspector.

9. CAUTIONS

FOR CHEMICAL EMERGENCY,

SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE

OR ACCIDENT,

CALL CHEMTREC - DAY OR

NIGHT 1-800- 424-9300.

PRECAUTIONS: Do not take internally. May

be harmful if swallowed. May cause eye and

skin irritation if prolonged or repeated contact

occurs. Wash after handling. FIRST AID:

For any overexposure, get immediate medical

attention after first aid is given. Eyes- Flush

15 minutes with clean water. Skin-Wash with

soap and water. Ingestion-Only if conscious,

give large amounts of water and call physician.

FIRE AND SPILLS: Use water fog, CO2, foam,

or dry chemicals. Wipe up spills to prevent

footing hazard. Clean up with scrapers and

water. STORAGE AND HANDLING: Store

away from heat sources. KEEP OUT OF

REACH OF CHILDREN.

For additional information, refer to Material Safety Data

Sheet.

For additional technical

service,

call: 1-800-231-3345

Fax: 1-800-452-2824

RECTORSEAL

2601 Spenwick Drive Houston, Texas 77055

WWW.RECTORSEAL.COM

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