MinWool Sound Attenuation Fire Batt (SAFB)

Delivering excellent sound absorption, Johns Manville MinWool® Sound Attenuation Fire Batts (SAFB) control noise in metal-stud wall cavities of interior partitions and exterior walls or above suspended ceiling systems.

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Johns Manville MinWool^® Sound Attenuation Fire Batt (SAFB) insulation is manufactured from inorganic fibers derived from volcanic rock. Noncombustible and moisture-resistant, the lightweight and flexible batts are designed to deliver excellent noise control in metal-stud wall cavities of interior partitions, exterior walls or above suspended ceiling systems. As excellent sound absorbers, these batts improve the wall assembly Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings by up to 10dB.

Advantages

Sound Control: Absorbs sound and improves wall assembly STC ratings by up to 10 dB.
Fire-Resistant: Melting point in excess of 2000˚F (1093˚C). Flame Spread of 0 and Smoke Developed of 0.
Durable Inorganic Glass: No growth of fungi. No sustaining of vermin.

ASTM Standards	ASTM C665	Type I
Thermal Resistance	ASTM C518	R-value at 75°F, 3.7 per inch of thickness
Flame Spread	ASTM E84	0
Smoke Development	ASTM E84	0
Critical Radiant Flux	ASTM E970	> 0.12 W/ cm² (0.11 Btu/ft²s)
Water Vapor Sorption	ASTM C1104	< 1% by weight; < 0.2% by volume at 120ºF (49ºC), 95% RH
Odor Emission	ASTM C1304	Pass
Corrosiveness	ASTM C665	Pass
Fungi Resistance	ASTM C1338	Pass
Combustion Characteristics	ASTM E136	Pass

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