AGC Pyrobel Fire-resistant Glass by Glasscorp Architectural

AGC Pyrobel Fire-resistant Glass

Description

AGC Pyrobel is an industry-leading, fire-rated glazing system for facades, glass walls, and firedoors. Pyrobel fire-resistant glazing is laminated glass with transparent intumescent interlayers capable of delivering fire protection for 30 to 180 minutes.

Pyrobel has a similar appearance to standard laminated glass, due to its high level of flatness and the transparency of its intumescent interlayers. Suitable for single internal glazing, glazing with a UV filter (EG) and double or triple glazing units (IGU) in combination with other certified glass products.

Pyrobel products are tested and approved for timber, steel and aluminium framing systems, and extensively tested in doors, partitions and curtain walls.

AGC Pyrobel products are developed in Europe to stringent EU regulations that test fire resistance and reaction to fire, and their ability to act as a flame barrier and block heat transfer. The Pyrobel range complies with all relevant New Zealand fire safety codes. Safety glass compliant with EN 12600 according to product type.

Key Features

Pyrobel glass delivers high transparency and clarity for a neutral aesthetic (first-rate optical quality)
Pyrobel can provide fire-resistant solutions for EW30 to EI180 also E130 and E160 in glazed floors and EW30 and E60 in roof systems
Bi-directional fire resistance
Tested and approved for timber, steel and aluminium framing systems, and extensively tested in doors, partitions and curtain walls
Acoustic Insulation – Pyrobel has excellent acoustic insulation properties.
Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver
Can be cut to custom sizes
Can be laminated with burglar-resistant AGC glass

Scope of Use

Commercial, public, and residential buildings requiring fire-rated building elements.
Exterior applications including curtain walls & facades
Interior applications including fire doors, glasswalls and partitions
Timber, steel and aluminium framing systems
Pyrobel can provide fire-resistant solutions for EW30 to EI180 also E130 and E160 in glazed floors and EW30 and E60 in roof systems (see datasheet)

Limitations on Use

Must be designed and installed in accordance with AGC technical literature
Fire performance applies only to the tested glass and framing combination; glazing must be installed in a certified timber, steel or aluminium system
Suitable for applications with in service temperatures between -40°C and +50°C
Not suitable for wet areas, e.g. swimming pools

Statement of Building Code Compliance

Pyrobel glass complies with the following code clauses.

B1 (Structure): B1.3.1, B1.3.2, B1.3.3 (a, c, g, h, j, k), B1.3.4
B2 (Durability): B2.3.1 (a)
F2 (Hazardous Building Materials): F2.3.1, F2.3.3 (a, b)

When installed, Pyrobel glass may contribute to the following code clauses.

E2 (External Moisture), applicable performance criteria
C2 – C6 (Protection From Fire), applicable performance criteria

When included in joinery, Pyrobel may also contribute to D1(Access), G7 (Natural Light),

H1 (Energy Efficiency).

In-Service History

AGC Pyrobel has been tested and manufactured in Europe for over 40 years. It is distributed globally and used extensively in commercial, institutional, and high-density residential developments requiring certified fire-rated glazing systems. Pyrobel has been used in New Zealand for 25 years plus.

Other Performance Attributes

AGC Pyrobel products are developed in Europe to stringent EU regulations that test fire resistance and reaction to fire, and their ability to act as a flame barrier and block heat transfer compliant to European standards EN 13501-2, EN-12101-1.
Fire Classification (EN 13501-2): EW30, EW60, EI15, EI30, EI45, EI60, EI90, EI120, EI180 depending on thickness
Light Transmission / Light Reflection (%): 85 / 8 to 82 / 7 — depending on option chosen
U Value (EN 673): 5.0 - 5.4 W/(m2 .K) — depending on option chosen
Sound Insulation (EN 12758):
- Pyrobel 16 / 16 EG: 39 (-1; -3) dB
- Pyrobel 17N: 39 (0; -3) dB / 17N EG: 40 (-1; -3) dB
- Pyrobel 25: 40 (-1; -3) dB / 25 EG: 43 (-1; -4) dB
Impact Resistance (EN 12600): Class 2B2 (Pyrobel 16) / Class 1B1 (Pyrobel 16 EG, 17N, 17N EG, 25, 25 EG)
Burglar Resistance (EN 356): P1A to P2A base performance (upgradable to P8B with security laminates)
Sustainability Certification: Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver
Warranty: 10-year limited optical quality warranty