12.5mm Knauf Safeboard (X-ray resistant plasterboard) - For Healthcare Sector - 625mm x 2400mm

Knauf Safeboard is an X-ray shielding plasterboard with a barium sulphate core that effectively and significantly reduces the amount of lead needed within X-ray shielding partitions in a wide range of  applications within the healthcare sector, and in many cases removing the need for lead altogether. Knauf Safeboard X-ray protection board also has excellent fire and acoustic performance. Knauf Safeboard is simple and easy to install and can be scored and snapped like a standard plasterboard. Knauf Safeboard Joint Filler is used to fill joints to complete the full radiation shield. Partitions made with Knauf Safeboard can be inexpensively designed to suit mobile X-ray apparatus, and can be re-fitted or removed far more easily than traditional lead-lined partitions, and most importantly safe for humans. The flexibility to redesign interior layouts and changes of use is increasingly important when considering future-adaptable healthcare projects. 

The barium sulphate core is the radiocontrasting agent that creates the barrier for electromagnetic radiation of specific frequencies. Knauf Safeboard is filled with enough barium to effectively block X-rays across its entire area. Every single square metre of Knauf Safeboard is tested thoroughly to ensure that the stated level of X-ray shielding will be achieved. You can be confident it will shield you from these potentially harmful rays first time and every time. There is no degradation of performance during the lifetime of the product.

Knauf Safeboard has an ivory face, brown reverse, yellow core and has a tapered edge (rounded) with board details printed in the reverse.

• 112mm of reinforced concrete
• 280mm of gypsum boards
• 378mm of aerated concrete
• 25mm of Knauf Safeboard

• Knauf Safeboard should be installed horizontally.
• All joints and screw heads, on every layer of Knauf Safeboard, must be finished using Knauf Safeboard Joint Filler. 
• Joints must be staggered. 
• Joint tape is not required.
• This board is unsuitable for areas that are continuously damp, humid or above 50°C.

• Suitable for providing radiation protection in X-ray diagnostics and low power X-ray therapy areas
• Ideal for radiation protection in hospitals, dental practices, veterinary surgeries, research establishments, manufacturing and industry
• Use in accordance with BS 8000 British Standard Workmanship on building sites − Part 8: Code of practice for plasterboard partitions and dry linings.

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

• Manufactured to BS EN 520:2004 + A1:2009

Note: this product is non returnable.