Pyrocrete 241

Pyrocrete 241 has been the preferred cementitious

fireproofing material in the marketplace for over 30
years, providing industry leading ratings, high density
and excellent physical properties. This product is
recommended for the fire protection of structural steel,
vessel skirts, bulkheads, LPG vessels, LNG terminals
and upgrading the fire resistance of existing concrete.

Product Details
Pyrocrete 241 has been the industry
leading cementitious fireproofing material
since the late 1970s and continues to be
the most specified and highly regarded
cementitious fireproofing product in the
world.
Pyrocrete 241 is suitable for both field
and shop applications. The superior
physical properties of Pyrocrete 241
promote high durability when handling
and erecting steel structures and high
performance while in service.

Applications
refineries
Chemical Plants
Gas Plants
LPG Vessels

Product Features

LNG Facilities

Excellent physical properties hard, durable

High impact strength

Easily applied by spray or trowel

Lightweight 1/5 the weight of concrete for equal fire

protection

Asbestos-free complies with EPA and OSHA regulations

Industry leading hydrocarbon, cellulosic and jet fire ratings

biomedical facilities

UL1709, ASTM E-119 and BS-476 (hydrocarbon curve) rated

Commercial Buildings

FM Global approved

Successfully tested for cryogenic exposure, 3 bar overblast

and hose stream endurance

Approved for use on LPG vessels

pharmaceutical facilities
pulp and paper mills
nuclear Power
conventional power
factories & warehouses

Coatings - Linings - Fireproofing

THE PROTECTIVE COATINGS PROFESSIONALS

Pyrocrete 241
Quality Product Backed by Quality Service

Carboline Company has over 64 years of solving tough corrosion and fireproofing problems

Over 100 industrial service centers and sales offices located around the world

23 worldwide manufacturing locations with a global network of sales and technical support

Industry leading field service and technical engineering support team

Certified to ISO 9001

Reasons To use Pyrocrete 241

Performance Feature

Advantage

Benefit

High density

Harder, more durable material

Resists handling and transportation damage,

fewer onsite repairs

Good coverage

14.3 board ft. per bag

(1.3 m per bag @ 25.4 mm)

Good yield per bag, economical application

High compressive strength

Resists cracking and impact damage

Can resist impact damage during construction

High bond strength

Prevents disbondment and cracking

Prevents failures, lower repair and maintenance

costs

Low thicknesses

Less material required for projects

Savings on material and labor to install

Long Material Shelf Life

Longer storage window, greater flexibility for

ordering and stocking material

Reduces chance for overage (expired material)

during project delays

Coverage Rates

Coverage Rates

(Based on 4 Sided UL 1709 Contour Designs)

(Based on 4 Sided BS-476 Hydrocarbon Designs)(3) (4)

Hourly Rating

Pyrocrete 241
Thickness
(UL XR-701)

Pyrocrete 241
Coverage Rates
2
(ft per bag)

Rating in
Minutes

Pyrocrete 241
Thickness
(HP/A of 159)

Pyrocrete 241
Coverage Rates
2
(m per bag)

3/4

1/2(13 mm)

28.6 (2.6 m)

30

10 mm (0.4)

3.3 (36.3 ft)

11/16(17 mm)

20.8 (1.9 m)

60

15 mm (0.6)

2.2 (24.2 ft)

1-1/2

15/16(24 mm)

15.3 (1.4 m)

90

20 mm (0.8)

1.7 (18.2 ft)

1-1/8(29 mm)

12.7 (1.2 m)

120

25 mm (0.9)

1.3 (14.5 ft)

2-1/2

1-5/16(33 mm)

10.9 (1.0 m)

150

30 mm (1.2)

1.1 (12.1 ft)

1-3/8(35 mm)

10.4 (0.9 m)

180

35 mm (1.4)

0.9 (10.4 ft)

1-9/16(40 mm)

9.2 (0.8 m)

240

45 mm (1.7)

0.7 (8.1 ft)

Notes:

Coatings - Linings - Fireproofing

COATINGS
2150 Schuetz Road THE
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Louis, MO 63146
PH: PROFESSIONALS
800-848-4645 www.carboline.com

01-46-1111-476

UL 1709 thicknesses based on W10 x 49 (W/D = 0.84, or HP/A = 159)

Coverage based on 50 lbs. (22.7 kg) bags (one board ft = one ft of material at one inch or 0.09 m of material at 25.4 mm)
3
BS-476 (hydrocarbon curve) thicknesses based on W10 x 49 (W/D = 0.84, or HP/A = 159) to 550C limiting temperature
4
BS-476 (hydrocarbon curve) ratings range from HP/A: 30 to 305