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MADA PLUS
REGULAR
PLASTERBOARD
Technical Data Sheet TDS-PB-R02-Rev1 Mada Plus Regular - May 2022
Advantage Light weight Sound & thermal Improved
construction, insulation strength & sag
easy & fast resistant
installation
Fire Easy Mold resistance
protection finishing
Product Description Mada Plus Regular Plasterboards are the lightweight solution for most standard internal wall
and ceiling applications. The high purity gypsum core utilizes fiberglass for increased strength
and improved sag-resistance, which is then sheeted with the highest quality paper lining for a
superior finish.
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Field of Application Residential buildings.
Commercial buildings.
Hospitals.
Airports.
Educational settings.
Light industrial and manufacturing projects.
Manufacturing Mada Plus Regular Plasterboards are designed and produced to ASTM C1396 / C1396M
Standards and EN 520 Type A Standards.
Mada Plus Regular Plasterboard has been tested in accordance with ASTM E84 and ASTM C473.
Fire Rating (Mada System application) - Tested as per ASTM E119.
Acoustic Rating (Mada System application) - Tested as per ASTM E90.
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) - Tested as per CDPH Standard Method v1.2.
Tested and Certified as part of complete Mada System to ASTM E119 for Fire Rated Systems
Product Length: Standard length is 2400mm, 2440 mm & 3000mm. Special length is 1800mm to 4500mm.
Characteristics Width: 1200mm & 1220mm.
Thickness: 12.5mm, 16mm. Special thickness: 15mm.
Edge: Tapered, Square, Beveled.
Color: Ivory / Grey.
Technical Plasterboard Thickness (mm)
Specification Parameters Applicable standard
12.5mm 15mm* 16mm
Weight (kg / m2) - 9.2 11.6 11.6
Min Board Density (kg / m3) - 720 760 713
Flexural Strength (N) ASTM C1396 ≥ 476 ≥ 585 ≥ 654
(Perpendicular) EN 520 ≥ 550 ≥ 650 ≥ 688
Flexural Strength (N) ASTM C1396 ≥ 157 ≥ 193 ≥ 207
(Parallel) EN 520 ≥ 210 ≥ 250 ≥ 269
Nail Pull Resistance (N) ASTM C1396 ≥ 327 ≥ 374 ≥ 390
Asbestos (% by weight) - No asbestos fibers detected
*Special Requirements
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Test Data Property ASTM Test Requirement Mada
Method Plasterboard
Noncombustibility E136 Noncombustible Meets
Surface-Burning Flame spread E84 Flame Spread Index, 15
Characteristics not greater than 25*
Smoke developed E84 - 0
Class A E84 Flame spread not Meets
greater than 25 and
smoke developed not
greater than 450
Core Hardness Field C473 (B) Not less than 49 N* Meets
End C473 (B) Not less than 49 N* Meets
Edge C473 (B) Not less than 49 N* Meets
Flexural Strength Parallel C473 (B) Not less than 157 N* Meets
Perpendicular C473 (B) Not less than 476 N* Meets
Humidified Deflection Wallboard C473 Not greater than 32 mm* Meets
Ceiling Board C473 Not greater than 8 mm* Meets
Nail pull resistance C473 (B) Not less than 327 N* Meets
* Per ASTM C1396 for 12.5mm gypsum wallboard and gypsum ceiling board
Finishing For the highest quality finish, we recommend Mada finishing products.
All painting products and systems must follow the recommendations and requirements outlined
in the Appendices of ASTM C840. For priming, texture, paint, and wallcovering finishes, always
follow manufacturer’s directions for proper use.
All surfaces and applied jointing compound must completely dry, dust free, and gloss-free.
Prime surfaces with an undiluted, high-solids content, interior flat latex paint, and allow to dry
thoroughly before painting or applying other finishes.
Where gypsum panel walls and ceilings are subject to critical natural or artificial lighting,
skimming the entire wall surface with jointing compound can improve fastener concealment.
Skimming before painting will equalize the tension and suction differences between the paper
and the jointing compound.
Handling and Mada Plus Plasterboards must be stored on a firm, dry, and structurally sound flooring
Storage assembly, using pallets or board packs to avoid direct contact with the floor and moisture
sources.
Never stack Plasterboard pallets higher than 4 pallets in height.
Do not store other materials on top of Plasterboard pallets.
Protect Plasterboards from direct rain, wind, sunlight, or other inclement weather conditions.
Limitations Avoid exposure to sustained temperatures exceeding 52°C.
Avoid exposure to excessive, repetitive or continuous moisture before, during and after
installation. Eliminate sources of moisture immediately.
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Precautions for safe Minimize dust generation for sawing or sanding purposes in poorly ventilated areas.
handling When working with individual sheets, always work from a single pallet, do not pull from stacks.
Avoid eye contact – see Section 2 for hazard identifications, and Section 8 for recommended
personal protective equipment.
Plasterboards will not support body weight between rafters, joists, and framing members.
Manual handling – Plasterboard sheets can be awkward without using an appropriate lifting
technique. The weight of each sheet can vary based on different size and thickness factors.
Mechanical handling – Pallet dimensions will vary, depending on the size of the plasterboards.
To avoid overloading the lift truck, always check the palletized load weight provided within
the weight tables.
Conditions for safe Storage - Store on pallets supplied in dry conditions to separate product from ground surface.
storage, including any Always place pallets on firm level ground and ensure that stacks are both level and vertical.
incompatibilities
Board width mm Board length mm Pallet stack height pack
1200 2400, 3000 4
Material Packing Thickness (mm) 12.5 16
Details
Boards per Pallet 60 50
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