Structural adhesives approved for marine fire protection

Scott Bader's Crestabond M7-05 and M7-15 structural adhesives have gained NK certificates for marine fire protection.
Scott Bader's Crestabond M7-05 and M7-15 structural adhesives have gained NK certificates for marine fire protection.

Scott Bader says that its Crestabond M7-05 and M7-15 structural adhesives have gained NK certificates in accordance with MED 2014/90/EU for MED/3.1 – Primary decks covering; MED/3.18 a – Surface materials and floor covering with low flame-spread characteristics (a) Decorative veneers; and MED/3.18 c – Surface materials and floor covering with low flame-spread characteristics (c) Floor coverings.

‘Gaining these MED approvals is a significant step forward for the growth of our structural adhesives in the ship building industry,’ said Ingrid Skalleberg, Scott Bader’s group product manager for adhesives. ‘We are delighted to offer industry leading MED approved structural adhesives to the ship building industry worldwide.’

Previously, the company’s M7-05 and M7-15 adhesives have gained NK certificate of approval for applications involving the bonding of steel.

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