How to Guide
5/8( (15.9 mm) DensShield
®
Fireguard
®
Tile Backer is UL and ULC classified
as Type DS and included in numerous assembly designs invested by UL and ULC
for hourly fire resistance ratings, including1-hour and 2-hour wall assemblies.
5/8( (15.9 mm) DensShield Fireguard Tile Backer is classified as “Type X” in
accordance with ASTM C1178 and may replace Type X gypsum board specified
in generic rated wall assemblies listed in the Gypsum Association Fire Reference
Design Manual, Publication GA-600.
DensShield Tile Backer has passed the Robinson Floor Test/ASTM C627 in
both 1/4( (6.4 mm) and 1/2( x 4* (12.7 mm x 1220 mm) wide thicknesses with
a rating of light commercial.
Handling and Use–CAUTION
This product contains fiberglass facings which may cause skin irritation.
Dust and fibers produced during the handling and installation of the product
may cause skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Avoid breathing dust
and minimize contact with skin and eyes. Wear long sleeve shirts, long pants
and eye protection. Always maintain adequate ventilation. Use a dust mask
or NIOSH/ MSHA approved respirator as appropriate in dusty or poorly
ventilated areas.
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is available at www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo
or call 1-404-652-5119.
Sizes and Edges
Thickness Width x Length
1/4(
(
6.4 mm) 4* x4* (1220 mm x 1220 mm)
1/2(
(
12.7 mm) 32( x 5* (813 mm x 1524 mm)
4* x 5* (1220 mm x 1524 mm)
4* x 8* (1220 mm x 2438 mm)
5/8( (15.9 mm) 4* x 8* (1220 mm x 2438 mm)
Edges: Square
Manufactured to meet ASTM C1178 Fiberglass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum
Backing Panel
Technical Service Hotline 1.800.225.6119 or
www.densshield.com
TRADEMARKS DENSSHIELD, FIREGUARD and the GEORGIA-PACIFIC logo are trademarks owned
by or licensed to Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC.
WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND TERMS OF SALE For current warranty information for this
product, please go to www.gpgypsum.com and select the product for warranty information. All sales
of this product by Georgia-Pacific are subject to our Terms of Sale available at www.gpgypsum.com.
UPDATES AND CURRENT INFORMATION The information in this document may change without
notice. Visit our website at www.gpgypsum.com for updates and current information.
CAUTION For product fire, safety and use information, go to www.buildgp.com/safetyinfo
or call 1-800-225-6119.
FIRE SAFETY CAUTION Passing a fire test in a controlled laboratory setting and/or certifying or
labeling a product as having a one-hour, two-hour, or any other fire resistance or protection rating
and, therefore, as acceptable for use in certain fire rated assemblies/systems, does not mean that
either a particular assembly/system incorporating the product, or any given piece of the product
itself, will necessarily provide one-hour fire resistance, two-hour fire resistance, or any other
specified fire resistance or protection in an actual fire. In the event of an actual fire, you should
immediately take any and all actions necessary for your safety and the safety of others without
regard for any fire rating of any product or assembly/system.
©2014 Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC. All rights reserved. 1/14. GP-TM Lit. Item #532266.
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