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USG SHEETROCK® BRAND ECOSMART PANELS MOLD TOUGH® FIRECODE® X

USG SHEETROCK® BRAND ECOSMART PANELS MOLD TOUGH® FIRECODE® X
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USG Interior Panel & Finishing Solutions SUBMITTAL SHEET USG SHEETROCK® BRAND ECOSMART PANELS MOLD TOUGH® FIRECODE® X Sustainable and ultralightweight 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) enhanced proprietary Type X panels with moisture and mold resistance for wall and ceiling applications • Feature a noncombustible, moisture-resistant gypsum core encased in moisture- and mold-resistant, 100% recycled green face and brown back papers • Meet Architecture 2030 Challenge for Products — Up to 11% less global warming potential (GWP)1 — Up to 15% less water used in the manufacturing process1 • Living Building Challenge™ Red List Free • Contains 100% USDA certified biobased content • Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350) • Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Classification as to fire resistance, surface-burning characteristics and noncombustibility • Comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm), Type X, water-resistant gypsum wallboard and exterior gypsum soffit board • Listed by UL in the most widely specified wall, column, floor- and roof-ceiling assemblies and horizontal membranes (refer to specific UL Designs for complete details) Note: 1. Compared to third-party verified Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for standard 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) USG Sheetrock® Brand Mold Tough® Panels Firecode® X. USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X (UL Type ULIX™) represent a revolution in wallboard manufacturing, reducing the use of natural resources and impact on the environment. These lightweight 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) enhanced proprietary Type X gypsum panels feature a noncombustible, moisture-resistant gypsum core that is encased in moisture- and moldresistant, 100% recycled green face and brown back papers. When tested in accordance with ASTM D3273, Standard Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber, the panels meet or exceed ASTM C1396 specifications. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core, and the ends are cut square and even. The long edges of the panels are tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with USG Sheetrock® Brand joint treatment systems. The panels are UL Classified for fire resistance and can be used in any UL Design in which UltraLight Innovation Type X (ULIX™) panels are listed. On the face along the long edge of each panel, the UL Type Designation is printed for easy identification by building inspectors. • Commercial or residential applications where 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X or enhanced proprietary Type X panels with moisture and mold resistance are required • New or repair and remodel construction • Load-bearing and nonload-bearing wood- or steel-framed fire-rated walls and ceilings • Interior tile substrate in dry locations or areas with limited water exposure • Protected exterior soffit and ceiling applications • Wall, column, floor- and roof-ceiling assemblies and horizontal membranes (refer to specific UL Designs for complete details) 1. Avoid exposure to sustained temperatures exceeding 125°F (52°C). 2. void exposure to excessive, repetitive or continuous moisture before, during and after A

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LIMITATIONS, CONT. 3. Must be stored off the ground and under cover in accordance with Gypsum Association's GA-801, Handling and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products. 4. For protected exterior ceiling and soffit applications, the panels must be protected from direct exposure to weather. Refer to the USG Gypsum Construction Handbook for installation recommendations. 5. Not recommended for exterior soffits and ceilings which project upwards and away from the building proper. 6. Not suitable for use as a substrate for tile in wet areas such as tubs and showers, gang showers and other areas subject...

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Note: 3. Per ASTM C1396 for 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) gypsum wallboard. MOISTURE AND MOLD RESISTANCE Per ASTM C473, Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products, the average water absorption for USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X is not greater than 5% by weight after two-hour immersion. In independent lab tests conducted per ASTM D3273 at the time of manufacture, the panels meet or exceed ASTM C1396 specifications. This ASTM lab test may not accurately represent the mold performance of building materials in actual use. Given unsuitable project conditions...

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PRODUCT INFORMATION See usg.com for the most up-to-date product information. GREENGUARD Certified products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. For more information, visit ul.com/gg. CAUTION Dust may cause irritation to eyes, skin, nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Cut and trim with a utility knife or hand saw to minimize dust levels. Power tools must be equipped with a dust collection system. Wear eye, skin and respiratory protection if necessary. If eye contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. If...

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