Technical Guidance : Sonaspray

Here you will find all technical documentation relating to sonaspray as well as some important information to consider when choosing an acoustic spray.

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Important Documentation

At A glance:

ASTM standards compliance
  • ASTM C 423 – Sound Absorption
  • ASTM C 518 – Thermal Conductivity
  • ASTM C 739 – Cellulosic Fiber
  • ASTM C 1149 – Spray-Applied Cellulose Insulation
  • ASTM D 2244 – Light Reflectance
  • ASTM E 84 – Surface Burning Characteristics
  • ASTM E 90 – Sound Transmission
  • ASTM E 736 – Cohesion/Adhesion – Bond Strength
  • ASTM E 759 – Bond Deflection
  • ASTM E 859 – Air Erosion
  • ASTM E 1042 – Acoustical Absorption
NRC Ratings

K-13 ON SOLID BACKING

Inches 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1,000 Hz 2,000 Hz 4,000 Hz NRC
1” 0.11 0.32 0.84 0.99 1.01 0.98 0.80
1.75” 0.30 0.74 1.14 1.06 0.99 0.98 1.00
2” 0.47 0.90 1.06 1.06 1.08 1.07 1.00
3” 0.57 0.99 1.04 1.03 1.00 0.98 1.00
4” 0.84 1.06 1.01 1.03 1.00 0.98 1.05
5” 0.99 0.89 1.05 1.03 1.00 1.00 1.00

K-13 ON 1.5″ METAL DECK

Inches 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1,000 Hz 2,000 Hz 4,000 Hz NRC
1.5″ 0.36 0.89 1.26 1.07 1.01 1.00 1.05
3″ 0.97 1.04 1.13 0.99 0.95 0.98 1.05

K-13 ON 2″ METAL DECK

Inches 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1,000 Hz 2,000 Hz 4,000 Hz NRC
1″ 0.39 0.63 0.96 0.99 1.04 1.06 0.90
2″ 0.55 0.99 1.13 1.06 1.05 1.10 1.05

K-13 ON 3″ METAL DECK

Inches 125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1,000 Hz 2,000 Hz 4,000 Hz NRC
1.5″ 0.55 0.92 1.11 1.02 0.95 0.99 1.00
2.75″ 0.69 0.98 1.17 1.03 0.97 1.04 1.05

All acoustical testing was performed by an NVLAP-accredited laboratory. Testing available on request.

ASTM C 518 - Thermal Conductivity

R-Value: 3.75 per inch

 

K-13 R-VALUE CHART | ASTM C 518

AVG. APPLICATION THICKNESS R-VALUE
1” 3.75
2” 7.5
3” 11.25
4” 15
5” 18.75
6” 22.5
7” 26.25
8” 30
9” 33.75
10” 37.5
ASTM D 2244 - Light reflectance

K-13 STANDARD COLOR LIGHT REFLECTANCE VALUE | ASTM D 2244

Standard Color Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
Beige 71+
Black 17+
Gray 45+
Light Gray 73+
Tan 46+
White 84+
ASTM E 736 - Cohesion/adhesion - Bond strength
  • Bond Strength >100 psf
ASTM 84 - Surface Burning Characteristics

K-13 has a Class 1, Class A fire rating per ASTM E 84, UL 723, NFPA 255 and UBC 42.

  • Flame Spread- 5
  • Smoke Developed- 5

Underwriters’ Laboratories – Ref. #R5499

K-13 has been rated and approved by Factory Mutual Research Corporation for use in categories: I, II, III, & IV.

Other codes & approvals
  • Underwriters Laboratories – Classified Code Compliance Report UL ER 5499
  • Factory Mutual Research –  Report Nos. 19678, 20399, and 24703
  • Federal Defense Logistics Agency Cage Code: ONJU2
  • Federal Specification – SS-S-111C
  • Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications – CE-201.01
  • Department of the Navy Guide Specifications – NFGS-07218
  • EPA 40 CFR Part 248
  • Miami-Dade County, FL. NOA  #18-0122.09 – Expires Sept. 4, 2020
  • Los Angeles – RR-24311
  • New York – MEA 65-96-M
  • Meets California Bureau of Home Furnishings Standards
  • Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

K-13 meets IBC 2009 Section 803.10 Stability requirements for Interior Finish materials.