QuelStop HPE Sealant | QHPE
Description
Description
QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant is a high-expansion, intumescent, acrylic-based sealant containing graphite, designed to reinstate and maintain the fire rating of walls and floors where service penetrations occur.
On exposure to heat, it expands significantly to seal gaps and prevent the spread of fire. It can be used as part of the QuelStop Fire Batt System or applied directly to the substrate for effective firestopping, depending on the tested application*.
Each box contains 25 tubes, so we recommend ordering in multiples of 25 for convenience. However, individual tubes can also be supplied if required.
*This is general guidance only. Always check the tested details to ensure you are installing a compliant solution.
Standards & Approvals
Standards & Approvals
QuelStop CE Marked HPE Graphite Sealant may be used for sealing around services such as cable, cable bundles, trays, ladders, combustible pipes, combustible insulations, either as part of a seal directly within the wall or floor substrate or as part of a QuelStop Fire Batt Seal.
All surfaces must be clean and free of any bond breaking contamination prior to application of the sealant.
The sealant should not be applied if the ambient temperature is below 5°C or above 35°C, as the adhesion may be impaired.
The QuelStop Intumescent HPE Graphite Sealant should be installed to the correct annulus and depth which depends on the penetrating services / material specification. The total annular space should be filled with compacted QuelStop HPE Sealant which is applied through the use of a standard sealant gun and once applied should be lightly compacted and smoothed off with a spatula to produce a professional and neat finish.
For full details on application and installation, refer to all available documentation, installation details and the Quelfire Technical team.
*Please note that custom made items can expect to have longer lead times. Next working day is typical but can depend on outside factors not controlled by Quelfire.
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CE Mark
CE marking logo shows that a product meets the health, safety, and environmental requirements of the European Economic Area (EEA) and can be freely traded within the EEA market. CE marking is a voluntary requirement for passive protection penetration seals.
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BS EN 1366-3 tested
The Warringtonfire logo is evidence that this product was BS EN 1366-3 fire resistance tested at a Warringtonfire accredited test laboratory.
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FBC System Compatible
The FBC™ System Compatible Program ensures ancillary products have been
independently tested and proven safe for use with FlowGuard®, BlazeMaster®, Corzan®, and TempRite® Technology products. -
Spears Compatible
This product has been reviewed and approved by Spears® for safe use with Spears® CPVC products.
Product Info & Features
Product Information
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Composition | QHPE QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant is a high-expansion, acrylic-based graphite sealant designed to preserve the fire rating of walls and floors penetrated by services. It can be used as part of the QuelStop Fire Batt System or applied directly to the substrate. |
Features & Benefits
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Up to 4 hour fire rating (EI240)
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CE Marked
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Suitable for use in flexible walls, rigid walls and floors
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Suitable for use in QuelStop Fire Batts
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Suitable for use around cables, cable bunches, cable trays and cable ladders
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Suitable for use around plastic pipes, metallic pipes and insulated non-combustible pipes
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Suitable to use with Lubrizol® CPVC piping systems and materials, such as FlowGuard® pipe and fittings and BlazeMaster® fire sprinkler systems
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Suitable to use with Spears® CPVC Products, such as FlameGuard® CPVC fire sprinkler products, LabWaste® CPVC corrosive waste drainage system and EverTuff® CPVC CTS plumbing system
Product Information
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Composition | QHPE QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant is a high-expansion, acrylic-based graphite sealant designed to preserve the fire rating of walls and floors penetrated by services. It can be used as part of the QuelStop Fire Batt System or applied directly to the substrate. |
Features & Benefits
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Up to 4 hour fire rating (EI240)
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CE Marked
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Suitable for use in flexible walls, rigid walls and floors
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Suitable for use in QuelStop Fire Batts
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Suitable for use around cables, cable bunches, cable trays and cable ladders
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Suitable for use around plastic pipes, metallic pipes and insulated non-combustible pipes
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Suitable to use with Lubrizol® CPVC piping systems and materials, such as FlowGuard® pipe and fittings and BlazeMaster® fire sprinkler systems
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Suitable to use with Spears® CPVC Products, such as FlameGuard® CPVC fire sprinkler products, LabWaste® CPVC corrosive waste drainage system and EverTuff® CPVC CTS plumbing system
Specification Details
| Property | Details |
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| Size | 310ml cartridge (25 per box) |
| Density | Ca. 1.23 – 1.33g/cm³ |
| Shore Hardness A | 68 |
| Colour | Black |
| Expansion Temperature | Ca. 180°C |
| Expansion Pressure | 7 bar |
| Expansion | Up to 20 times |
| Skin Time | 15 minutes at 25°C / 50% Relative Humidity |
| Cure Time | 1.7mm per 24 hrs |
| Shelf Life | 18 months unopened |
| pH | 06 – 09 |
| Air Permeability | 600Pa – 100Pa 11.1/16.7 m³/h/m² |
| Acoustics | Rw(C;Ctr): 52 (-1;-6) dB |
| Durability | Type Z¹, intended for use in internal conditions |
| Packaging & Storage | |
| Packaging | QuelStop HPE Graphite Sealant is supplied in disposable cartridges, packaged in cardboard boxes. |
| Storage Conditions | Must be stored in ventilated, cool, and dry conditions. Recommended temperature range: +5°C to +35°C. |
| Health & Safety | |
| Protective Equipment | Wear appropriate protective clothing, including gloves, dust mask, and safety glasses, to guard against dust inhalation, eye, and skin irritation. |
| Further Information | Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more details. |
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 310ml cartridge (25 per box) |
| Density | Ca. 1.23 – 1.33g/cm³ |
| Shore Hardness A | 68 |
| Colour | Black |
| Expansion Temperature | Ca. 180°C |
| Expansion Pressure | 7 bar |
| Expansion | Up to 20 times |
| Skin Time | 15 minutes at 25°C / 50% Relative Humidity |
| Cure Time | 1.7mm per 24 hrs |
| Shelf Life | 18 months unopened |
| pH | 06 – 09 |
| Air Permeability | 600Pa – 100Pa 11.1/16.7 m³/h/m² |
| Acoustics | Rw(C;Ctr): 52 (-1;-6) dB |
| Durability | Type Z¹, intended for use in internal conditions |
| Packaging & Storage | |
| Packaging | QuelStop HPE Graphite Sealant is supplied in disposable cartridges, packaged in cardboard boxes. |
| Storage Conditions | Must be stored in ventilated, cool, and dry conditions. Recommended temperature range: +5°C to +35°C. |
| Health & Safety | |
| Protective Equipment | Wear appropriate protective clothing, including gloves, dust mask, and safety glasses, to guard against dust inhalation, eye, and skin irritation. |
| Further Information | Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more details. |
Product Documentation
| File | |
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| Product Data Sheet | Download |
| Installation Instructions | Download |
| Declaration of Performance | Download |
| Material Safety Data Sheet (COSHH) - GB | Download |
| Material Safety Data Sheet (COSHH) - NI | Download |
| Material Safety Data Sheet (COSHH) - EU | Download |
| Certificate of Constancy of Performance | Download |
| VOC Content Test Report | Download |
| VOC Emission Test Report (Indoor Air Comfort GOLD) | Download |
Standard Installation Detail Examples
| File | |
|---|---|
| HPE-CF150-01 | Plastic Pipe Penetrating a Rigid Floor | View |
| HPE-CF150-05 | Insulated Metal Pipe Penetrating a Rigid Floor | View |
| HPE-CF200-28 | Plastic Shower Gully & Pipe Penetrating a Rigid Floor | View |
| HPE-FW100-01 | Plastic Pipe Penetrating a Flexible or Rigid Wall | View |
| HPE-FW100-02 | CPVC Sprinkler Pipe Penetrating a Flexible or Rigid Wall | View |
Browse More Tested Details
We have listed just five examples of tested details using HPE Graphite Sealant, though there are more available. In total, our standard installation details library contains over 600 tested details across our full product range.
Videos
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Firestopping Product Spotlight: QuelStop HPE Sealant
As Glenn Hutchins (Business Development Manager, North) and Alec Purdie (Technical Manager) explain in this short video, the QuelStop HPE Sealant is tested in a wide variety of applications for service penetrations. This includes TracPipe, conduits with cables, cables, plastic pipes, and even some insulated metal pipes. It has been tested in walls and floors.
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How to Install HPE Sealant Around Cables Through the QuelStop Fire Batt System
HPE (high pressure exerting) sealant is an acrylic-based, intumescent sealant that contains high-expansion graphite. It works to maintain the fire rating of walls and floors where services have passed through them and provides a fire-rated linear joint or gap seal.
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Firestopping Tested Detail: QuelStop HPE Graphite Sealant for Plastic Pipes
In this short video, Craig Wells (Sales Director) talks about the extended scope of application for the Intumescent Graphite HPE Sealant. We have added further scope for Uponor UK multi-layer composite plastic pipes, ABS plastic pipes, and electrical conduits up to 50mm diameter with electric cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant?
What is QuelStop HPE Intumescent Graphite Sealant?
It’s a high-expansion, intumescent, acrylic-based sealant containing graphite that expands under heat to seal service penetrations and reinstate fire resistance in walls and floors.
What does “HPE” stand for?
What does “HPE” stand for?
HPE stands for High Pressure Exerting, describing the sealant’s ability to expand with significant pressure when exposed to fire, ensuring effective sealing even around complex penetrations.
Which types of services can it protect?
Which types of services can it protect?
It’s suitable for a wide range of penetrations including plastic pipes, insulated pipes, metal pipes, cables, and cable bunches.
See our tested detail library to find an appropriate solution for your service penetration.
Is it supplied in cartridges or tubs?
Is it supplied in cartridges or tubs?
The HPE Sealant comes in 310ml cartridges, with 25 tubes per box. We recommend purchasing in box quantities, but single tubes can also be supplied.
