Ultratouch Fire Ratings

UltraTouch adds mass and density to the wall system, acting as a barrier to flame spread.

FIRE RATING consists of THREE independent ratings. These ratings are governed by the American Society for Testing Methods (ASTM) E-84, E-19, and C-739. Borates act as the fire retardant in UltraTouch, and is an EPA registered, non-toxic, natural biostat that acts as an excellent fire suppression ingredient.

FIRE RESISTANCE: An hourly rating related to the ability of a building assembly to prevent ignition or contain a fire.

FLAME SPREAD & SMOKE-DEVELOPED: Describes surface burning characteristics (indexed for calibration) in comparison to Red Oak Flooring and Inorganic Reinforced Cement Board.

FIRE CLASS: Based on flame spread, Class is assigned. Class A or Class 1 is the best rating possible.

How does UltraTouch Compare?

Material	Flames Spread	Smoke Developed	Fire Class	Fire Resistance
Cement Board	0	0	Class A (1)
UltraTouch	5	35	Class A (1)	One hour
Red Oak Flooring	100	100	Class C (3)

UltraTouch meets and exceeds the requirements of the International Building Code, and has passed rigorous testing to qualify as a premium building supply.

Useful Links
International Code Council