12.5mm Knauf Safeboard (X-ray resistant plasterboard)

Knauf Safeboard is plasterboard with X-ray shielding made with a barium sulphate core. It effectively and significantly reduces the amount of lead needed within X-ray shielding partitions, in many cases removing the need for lead altogether. Knauf Safeboard brings X-ray protection together with fire and acoustic performance in one easy-to-install board. It can be scored and snapped like a standard plasterboard making it simple to install. Knauf Safeboard Joint Filler is used to fill joints to complete the radiation shield. Suitable for modern and older buildings.

APPLICATION

• Suitable for providing radiation protection in X-ray diagnostics and low power X-ray therapy areas.
• Used for radiation protection in hospitals, dental practices, veterinary surgeries, research establishments, manufacturing and industry.

12.5mm Knauf Safeboard characteristics:

• Fully tested by the Health Protection Agency
• Lightweight, easy to cut, easy to install
• 100% lead-free
• Quick to install
• No need for additional lead fillets between joints
• Excellent acoustic performance
• Knauf Safeboard can be curved to a minimum radius of 2750mm

CERTIFICATES

Manufactured to BS EN 520:2004 + A1:2009