SAFETEE® Duct Sealant
32-17
Product Data Sheet
PROPERTIES FOSTER® SAFETEE™ DUCT SEALANT
COLOR:
Light Gray
APPLICATION CONSISTENCY:
Brush, Trowel, Caulking Gun, or Power Extrusion
Foster® Safetee™ Duct Sealant is a fire-resistive, fibrated water
AVERAGE WEIGHT / U.S. GALLON (FSTM 3): based, indoor/outdoor vapor barrier sealant for low, medium and high
11.6 lbs. (1.35 kg/l) velocity heating and air conditioning ducts. It performs as a tough
and flexible adhesive and sealant, forming a durable seal against air
AVERAGE NON-VOLATILE (FSTM 9A): leakage when used with or without reinforcing tape or membrane.
55% by volume (69% by weight) Mechanical fasteners of the type and number normally used for duct
assemblies are required to provide rigidity to the duct system.
COVERAGE RANGE (FSTM 72):
Brush: 25-50 sq. ft./gal (.6-1.2 m2/l) Safetee Duct Sealant has excellent weather resistance, low water
0.064 in. (1.6 mm) -0.032 in. (0.8 mm) wet film thickness vapor permeance and good water resistance, allowing it to be used
Caulking Gun: 125 lineal ft. per 10.5 fluid oz. tube, 1/8 in. outdoors and in high humidity environments. It is U.V. resistant.
bead (38 m per .31 l tube, 3.2 mm bead.) When dry, it may be painted with good quality water base paint.
30 lineal ft. per 10.5 fluid oz. rube, 1/4 in. bead (9 m per .31
tube, 6.4 mm bead). Safetee Duct Sealant may be pressure tested within 16 hours dry
time above 70ºF (21ºC) and below 60% RH. It quickly forms a strong
SERVICE TEMPERATURE LIMITS (FSTM 165): bond to galvanized, aluminum or mild steel metal ducts. It has a mild
20ºF to 200ºF (-7ºC to 93ºC) odor when wet.
DRYING TIME 73ºF (23ºC) 50% RH (ASTM D 1640): Safetee Duct Sealant will meet all SMACNA pressure classes up to
Set to Touch: 1 hour 10" w.g. and SMACNA seal classes A, B, and C on ducts
Dry Through: 24 hours constructed to SMACNA standards. It has been tested up to 15" w.g.
and passed with no sealant blow out.
SHORE HARDNESS (ASTM D 2240):
Type A: 80 Safetee Duct Sealant complies with current requirements regarding
use in meat and poultry processing areas under federal inspection.
WATER VAPOR PERMEANCE: Letter of compliance is available upon request.
ASTM E 96 Procedure A, 0.45 perms (0.30 metric perms) at
35 mils (.9 mm) dry Safetee Duct Sealant meets requirements for LEED IEQ 4.1 Low-
Emitting Materials, Adhesives and Sealants. VOC: 45 g/l, less water
WET FLAMMABILITY (ASTM D 3278): and exempt solvents.
No flash to boiling, over 210ºF (99ºC)
SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS
(ASTM E 84): LIMITATIONS
Flame Spread: 5 Store and apply between 40ºF (4ºC) and 100ºF (38ºC), protect from
Smoke Developed: 0 freezing until dry.
Tested as applied in two 2 in. wide strips spaced 8 in. on
center at a coverage rate of 25.0 sq ft/gal. Applied to 1/4 inch To resist rain washoff, allow at least 12-15 hours drying time above
(6.4 mm) inorganic reinforced cement board. The flame 40ºF (4ºC), with a relative humidity of 50%. Higher humidity or lower
spread may vary at different product thicknesses and/or when temperatures may retard drying.
applied over other surfaces.
Always test foil and paper facings for acceptable adhesion.
SAFETEE Duct Sealant is produced under the classification
and follow-up service of Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. and Outdoor horizontal surfaces must always drain completely. At pitch
meets NFPA 90A and 90B 25/50 requirements. It is of at least 1/2 inch per foot (4cm/m) is required.
approved for use in the City of Los Angeles, application
number M-960081. If used between impermeable surfaces, drying time will be extended.
Safetee Duct Sealant contains no asbestos, lead, mercury, or
mercury compounds.
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APPLICATION GUIDE
FOR
FOSTER SAFETEE™ DUCT SEALANT (32-17)
®
UL 181B-M
MATERIAL PREPARATION
DO NOT THIN. Apply only to clean, dry, oil-free surfaces. Keep container closed when not in use.
APPLICATION: UL 181B MASTIC CLOSURE OF UL-181 FLEXIBLE AIR DUCTS:
Apply to clean, dry, oil-free surfaces by brush, trowel, or power extrusion. Brush out uniformly a 2” wide coat over the joint, at the
nominal rate of 2 gal/100 sq ft (0.8 l/m2). Total coverage rate to be 45-55 ft2/gal. (1.1-1.4 m2/l) Allow the completed joint to dry at least
24 hours above 70ºF (21ºC) before pressure testing. High humidities (over 70%) and/or cooler temperatures may retard drying. Total
wet film thickness to be 32 mils +/- 3 mils.
OTHER SEALING APPLICATIONS - NOT UL-181:
Apply a continuous film of Foster® Safetee™ Duct Sealant over all areas of the indoor or outdoor duct system where air leakage may
occur. A brush may be used to work the sealant into joints and remove excess. On spiral ducts apply at coat to the male end of the
coupling prior to fitting the straight run of spiral duct over it. Brush excess Safetee Duct Sealant over the joint to complete the seal.
Screw holes and flanges should also be sealed with a coat of Safetee Duct Sealant. It may be applied to the inside or the outside of
the duct.
POWER EXTRUSION
Safetee Duct Sealant may be applied using a wide variety of power (pressure) extrusion equipment suitable for use with waterbase
sealants. It is a soft buttery gel with a typical viscosity range of 130,000 - 160,000 cps. Corrosion resistant pumps are fittings are
suggested.
TOP COATING
After it is completely dry, Safetee Duct Sealant may be top coated with good quality water base paint.
CLEAN-UP
Use fresh water to clean brushes and equipment before product dries. Dry product may be removed with hot soapy water or strong
solvent such as chlorinated solvent (non-flammable) or xylol (flammable).
UL 181B-M
6P84
ALSO CLASSIFIED for
Surface Burning Characteristics
Applied to Inorganic Reinforced Cement Board
Flame Spread: 5
Smoke Developed: 0
Tested as applied in two 2 in. wide strips spaced 8 in. on center at a
coverage rate of 25.0 sq ft/gal.
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IMPORTANT: H.B. Fuller Construction Products Inc. warrants that each of its products will be manufactured in accordance with the specifications in effect on the date of
manufacture. WE MAKE NO OTHER WARRANTIES AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. If a product fails to meet this limited warranty, purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy is replacement of the product or, at our option, refund of the purchase
price. OUR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY ORDERS FOR THE PRODUCT IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONAL UPON PURCHASER’S ASSENT TO THE TERMS ON THE
APPLICABLE INVOICE.
ADEQUATE TESTS: The information contained herein we believe is correct to the best of our knowledge and tests. The recommendations and suggestions herein are made
without guarantee or representation as to results. We recommend that adequate tests be performed by you to determine if this product meets all of your requirements. The
warranted shelf life of our products is six months from date of shipment to the original purchaser.
For professional use only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult Material Safety Data Sheet and container label for further information.
FPDS32-17 R0415