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Manufacturer's Product Description

Sustainable and ultralightweight 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) enhanced proprietary Type X panels for interior wall and ceiling applications

Overview

Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X (UL Type ULIX™) are lightweight 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) enhanced proprietary Type X gypsum panels that have been formulated to achieve all of the same strength and performance characteristics as standard 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels at a lower environmental impact and reduced weight. The panels feature an innovative noncombustible gypsum core that is encased in 100% recycled face and back papers that form a high strength-to-weight ratio composite design. 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 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.

MAIN FEATURES
Sustainable and ultralightweight 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) enhanced proprietary Type X panels for interior wall and ceiling applications
Meet Architecture 2030 Challenge for Products
— Up to 21% less global warming potential (GWP)*
— Up to 22% less weight reduces transportation fuel energy by up to 20%
Living Building Challenge™ Red List Free
Contain 100% USDA certified biobased content
Up to 94.6% recycled content (regionally available)
Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350)
USGBC® LEED® v4—may assist in achieving additional credits
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) and Type X gypsum wallboard
Offer comparable sound, strength and sag resistance to standard 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X
Listed by UL in the most widely specified wall, column, floor- and roof-ceiling assemblies and horizontal membranes (refer to published designs for complete details)
* Compared to standard 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X gypsum panels as presented in the Gypsum Association"™s 5/8 in. (15.9 mm) Type X Conventional Gypsum Board Environmental Product Declaration (EPD 10270).

APPLICATIONS
Administrative Offices Bars Restaurants and Dining Areas Classrooms Convention and Meeting Rooms Corridors and Hallways Department Stores and Boutiques Dormitories Executive Areas, Conference Areas and Board Rooms Galleries and Exhibit Spaces Garages Grocery Stores Guest Rooms and Suites Health and Fitness Laboratories, Operating Rooms and Imaging Rooms Lobbies and Reception Areas Mall Interior Spaces Mechanical Rooms Media Centers, Music Rooms and Libraries Multi-Family Residential and Condos Nurseries and Birthing Rooms Open Plan Offices Patient Rooms Single-Family Residential Stairways and Elevator Shafts Theatres Traditional Offices Warehouses

PERFORMANCE
Mold & Mildew Resistance: No
Fire Resistance:
Fire Rating: Enhanced Proprietary Type X
ASTM E84:
Flame Spread: 5
Smoke Developed: 5
Fire Rating: Enhanced Proprietary Type X
ASTM Type: ASTM C1396; ASTM C473; ASTM E136; ASTM E84
Flame Spread: 5
Smoke Developed: 5
Fire Rating: Enhanced Proprietary Type X
UL Type Designations: ULIX™
SUSTAINABILITY
GREENGUARD Certification: Yes
Bio Based: Yes
PHYSICAL DATA
Thickness (in.): 5/8
Edge: Smooth Wall; Square Edge; Square Edge/Tapered Edge; Tapered Edge
Panel Size: 48 in. x 8-12 ft.
Nominal Weight: 1.8 lb./sq. ft.
More about US Gypsum (USG)
An original founder of the North American Building Industry, USG has been in the business of creating and manufacturing construction materials and building products for over 100 years. Their products can be found in nearly every construction product in the country-"from major commercial developments and residential housing to simple home improvements." USG is perhaps best known for their Sheetrock brand gypsum panels and Durock cement board.