Gyproc® Habito™ Plasterboard

Technical & Safety Datasheet

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INTRODUCTION
Characteristics Board printing
Gyproc® Habito™ consists of a specially reinforced gypsum core Reverse - Standards, date, time and location of manufacture, board
designed for high strength and fixing capability. dimensions & edge type

Board range
Applications
Designed for use in Gyproc wall and partition systems where Width Length Edge
type
greater levels of sound insulation, impact/duty and fixing
mm mm
capability are required.
12.5mm board Kg/m2 = 12.3 R (m2K/W) = 0.05
Board colour
1200 2400, 3000 Tapered Edge
Faced with grey coloured paper bearing the Habito logo
Reverse faced with brown coloured paper 15mm board Kg/m2 = 14.4 R (m2K/W) = 0.06

1200 2400, 3000 Tapered Edge

FINISHING
Board types Deep indents resulting from impact - Check the board core
T/E - for taped and filled joints using Gyproc jointing materials to ensure that it is not shattered. If intact, apply a first coat of
Gyproc Jointing Compound, followed by the procedure for
Jointing repairing minor damage, once set/dry.
Gyproc jointing materials produce a smooth, continuous,
crack-resistant surface ready for priming and final decoration. Damaged core and/or broken edges (non-fire rated or non-high
impact situations only) - Remove the damaged area of core. Score
Decoration the liner approximately 10mm away from the undamaged core
After the joint treatment has dried, decoration, including any around the damaged area, and peel the paper liner away. Apply
decorator’s preparatory work, should follow with minimum delay. PVA to seal the core and surrounding liner. Bulk fill the hole with
Gyproc Jointing Compound, and strike off flush. Once the filler is
Repair set/dry, follow the procedure for repairing minor damage
Minor damage - Lightly sand the surface to remove burrs and
fill flush with two applications of Gyproc Jointing Compound. Extensive damage - When the damage is more extensive or the
When dry, decoration including any decorators preparatory work partition is fire rated or has a high impact resistant requirement, it
should follow with minimum delay. may be necessary to replace that area of plasterboard. It is
important that the replacement board is of the same type as
NB Fixings / fixtures should not be made into repaired / damaged specified and installed ensuring joints between board layers are
areas. Where there is any likelihood of fixings being made into staggered by a minimum of 300mm and horizontal joints in the
repaired sections in the future, then follow the procedures face layer are backed by Gypframe GFS1 (double layer) or stud
described in 'Extensive damage'. noggin (single layer). Cut out the affected area back to the nearest
framing member. Replace the plasterboard, accurately cutting and
screw fixing the same type and thickness of plasterboard. Fill edge
joints, then tape using Gyproc Jointing Tapes and finish in the
recommended way. When dry decoration, including any
decorator's preparatory work should follow.

NB It is essential that repairs are made ‘like for like’. If the finish
is skim plaster, jointing materials must not be used in the repair.

LOAD CAPACITY

We recommend that you use No. 10 woodscrew for fixing items into Gyproc® Habito™. For further fixing advice, please contact Gyproc.

No. 10 Woodscrew
(25mm & 42mm)

Board Types Typical Safe Working Load (SWL)*

12.5mm Gyproc® Habito™ 30 kg

15mm Gyproc® Habito™ 30 kg

*This is only applicable to static load where weight is reasonably consistent after the item is fixed into position e.g. Mirrors, paintings, etc.

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STANDARDS
EN 520:2004+A1:2009 Gypsum Plasterboards, definitions, ASTM C1396-17 Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
requirements and test methods Section 5: Gypsum wallboard
Type D: Gypsum plasterboard with controlled density Section 12: Gypsum ceiling board (12.5 mm Habito)
Type F: Gypsum plasterboard with improved core adhesion at Type X
high temperature
Type I: Gypsum plasterboard with enhanced surface hardness
Type R: Gypsum plasterboard with enhanced strength

Plasterboard with a face to which suitable gypsum plasters or

decoration may be applied.

BOARD PERFORMANCE
System performance - Thermal conductivity
Fire, acoustic, impact, duty and fixing capability Gyproc® Habito™ - 0.25W/mK
Please refer to the appropriate WHITE BOOK product or systems
section for information on the fire resistance of building elements Effect of temperature
lined with Gyproc® Habito™. Gyproc® Habito™ is unsuitable for use in areas subject to
continuously damp or humid conditions and must not be used to
Reaction to fire test performance isolate dampness. Plasterboards are not recommended to be
stored in temperature above 49°C for prolonged periods but can
Standard Performance be subjected to freezing condition without risk of damage.
BS 476: Part 6: 1989 Method Index of performance (I) not
of test for fire propagation for exceeding 12 and a sub-index Effect of condensation
products. (i1) not exceeding 6. The designers should take care to eliminate all possibility of
problems caused by humidity and condensation.
BS 476: Part 7: 1997 Surface Class 1 (both sides).
spread of flame tests for
materials.

EN 520:2004+A1:2009 Classified without further

testing as A2-s1, d0.

ASTM E84-17a Class 1/Class A

INSTALLATION
General Screws
It is important to observe appropriate health and safety legislation Gyproc® Habito™ boards should be fixed to Gypframe metal
when working on site i.e. personal protective clothing and sections with Gyproc® Habito™ screws. These screws have been
equipment, etc. The following notes are intended as general specially designed for use on Gyproc® Habito™ boards only.
guidance only. In practice, consideration must be given to design
criteria requiring specific project solutions. Fixing
Fix boards with decorative side out to receive joint treatment.
Handling Lightly butt boards together. Never force boards into position.
Manual off-loading of this product should be carried out with care Install Habito screws not closer than 13mm from cut edges and
to avoid unnecessary strain. For further information please refer to 10mm from bound edges. Position cut edges to internal angles
the Manual Handling section of the Middle East WHITE BOOK. whenever possible, removing paper burrs with fine sandpaper.
Stagger horizontal and vertical board joints between layers by a
Cutting minimum of 600mm. Locate boards to the centre line of framing
This product may be cut using a plasterboard saw or by double where this supports board edges or ends.
scoring with a sharp knife and snapping the board over a straight
edge. Holes for switch or socket boxes can be cut out before the
boards are fixed using a utility saw or sharp knife. When cutting
boards, power and hand tools should be used with care and in
accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations. Power
tools should only be used by people who have been instructed and
trained to use them safely. Appropriate personal protective
equipment should be used.

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HEALTH & SAFETY

1. Identification of the substances/ preparation and company 7. Handling and storage
Gyproc® Habito™ Use - Minimise dust generation when cutting or sanding in poorly
ventilated places. Avoid eye contact - see Section 8 for
Supplier Saint Gobain Gyproc Emirates Industries L.L.C recommended personal protective equipment and Section 2 for
ICAD 1, Mussafah hazards identification.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates Gyproc® Habito™ will not support body weight between rafters,
P.O. Box 38983 joints or frame members.
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Manual handling - Sheets of board can be unwieldy, use an
Recommended uses: Gyproc® Habito™ is used as an internal lining appropriate lifting technique. The weight of each sheet can vary
in buildings. between products. For manual handling purposes assume the
following:
This information reflects typical values and is not a product
specification. Gyproc® Habito™ weights

2. Hazards identification Product Board Board Board Board Pallet

THE MOST IMPORTANT HAZARDS ARE: thickness width length weight weight
mm mm mm kg kg
This product is not classified as hazardous according to CHIP.
Gyproc® 12.5 1200 2400 35.5 1,965
Habito™ 3000 44.3 2,030
Dust from cutting or sanding may irritate the respiratory
system, skin and eyes. 2400 41.5
15 1200 1,960
3000 51.8 2,051
3. Composition / information on ingredients
General composition: Calcium sulphate dihydrate encased in paper
Mechanical handling – The dimensions of the pallet vary depending
liners. Natural constituents may include minor amounts of quartz.
on the product size. To avoid potentially overloading a lift truck, it
Small quantities of chopped glass fibre, microsilica, fly ash and
is important that any effect on load centres is considered. The
vermiculite may be added, with starch, foam and dispersants.
nominal weight of each palletised load is given within the weights
table in this section of this document.
4. First aid measures
Eye contact S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse
Storage – Store on pallets supplied in dry conditions.
immediately with plenty of water and seek
To maintain stability, place pallets on firm level ground, and
medical advice.
ensure that stacks are both level and vertical.
S39 - Wear eye / face protection.

NB When working with individual boards, only work from a single

Skin contact S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately
pallet, not a stack.
with plenty of soap and water.

Pallet stacking heights

Ingestion S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting, seek
The maximum stack heights on level concrete floors and vertical
medical advice immediately and show this
stacks are as follows:
document.
S64 - If swallowed, rinse mouth with water (only if
the person is conscious). Board width Board length Pallet stack height
mm mm packs

Inhalation S51 - Only use in well ventilated areas.

1200 2400 / 3000 6
S63 - In case of accident by inhalation, remove
casualty to fresh air and keep at rest.
S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
8. Exposure control/ personal protection

General Get medical attention if any symptoms persist. Workplace exposure limit

Substance Total inhalable Respirable

5. Fire fighting measures
The product does not pose a fire hazard. However, some
packaging materials or facings may burn. Plaster 10mg/m3 8hr TWA 4mg/m8 3hr TWA

Suitable extinguishing media – water, foam, carbon dioxide or dry Quartz (silica) – 0.1mg/m8 8hr TWA
powder
6. Accidental release measures Man Made Mineral 5mg/m3 8hr TWA -
Not applicable. Fibres (MMMF) (gravimetric method)

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HEALTH & SAFETY (CONTINUED)

Personal protection
Respiratory S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
S39 - Wear eye / face protection.
Face masks to EN 149 FFP2.

Skin S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.

Eye S39 - Wear eye / face protection.

Eye protection to BS EN 166.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance Flat sheet boards with a tapered edge.

10. Stability and reactivity

No special physical conditions need to be avoided. No specific
restrictions regarding incompatible materials.

11. Toxicology information

No known toxicological effects.

12. Ecological information

Stable product with no known adverse environmental effects.

13. Disposal consideration

Waste from gypsum plasterboard products is normally classified as
‘non-hazardous, non-inert’, is fully recyclable and is classified as
EWC 02 08 17.
Please refer to the Gyproc Plasterboard Recycling brochure.
Always seek the advice of a trained and competent professional.
Off-cuts, where appropriate, can be used as noggings to reduce or
remove recycling requirement.
Dispose at an authorized landfill site in accordance with the local
waste management regulations.

14. Transport information

Not classified as hazardous for transportation.

15. Regulatory information

Not classified under the CHIP regulations.

16. Other information

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH)
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations
HSE Guidance Note EH40: Workplace Exposure Limits
Gypsum Wastes – Environment Agency Information Sheet
Gyproc Middle East White Book
Gyproc Middle East website: www.gyproc.ae

Note to user: This Safety Data Sheet does not constitute a SpecSure is a unique 'off
workplace risk assessment for COSHH. the shelf' warranty to end
users that confirms Gyproc
There are a number of situations where the approach to manual proprietary systems will
handling of Gyproc products should be considered. For further perform to the parameters
guidance, please refer to the Manual Handling Section of The White published in our current
Book, available to download from www.gyproc.ae literature from the day
they are installed.

SpecSure - a warranty for

the future performance of
your system.

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Tel: +971 (4) 450 2300
Fax: +971 (4) 446 8701

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First Edition
Literature Code: 0254-DS-021

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