PABCO® IMPACT RESISTANT

Key Benefits

  • Type X gypsum panel incorporating a high-density core that provides superior resistance to impact

  • Incorporates MOLD CURB® Plus technology for mold and moisture resistance

  • Designed for interior wall assemblies where surface durability, including abrasion and indentation resistance is the primary consideration

  • For use on high traffic interior walls such as schools, hospitals, prisons, and courtrooms for new or renovation projects

Product Description : Gypsum Panel providing superior resistance to impact

PABCO Impact Resistant is a true super panel protecting against abrasion, indentation, impact, fire, mold, and moisture. This panel is designed and tested for use in high traffic areas for both new and retrofit construction. PABCO Impact Resistant is manufactured with a proprietary highdensity, Type X core that incorporates an embedded fiberglass mesh to further enhance impact resistance. The core is encased in 100% recycled heavy mold and moisture-resistant paper facing and backing.

Product Dimensions

TYPE UL CORE THICKNESS WIDTH LENGTH EDGE WEIGHT
PABCO® Impact Resistant Type X PG-5W 5/8" 48" 12' Tapered 2.9 lbs/ft2

Technical Data

Composition Core: Naturally occurring gypsum and proprietary additives   
Paper: 100% recycled heavy mold/mildew/moisture and abrasion-resistant paper on front, back and long edges 
Manufactured

ASTM C1396


ASTM C1629

Installation

GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products


GA-214 Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products


ASTM C840 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

Surface Abrasion Resistance

ASTM C4977


Classification Level 2

Indentation Resistance

ASTM C5420


Classification Level 1

Soft Body Impact Resistance

ASTM E695


Classification Level 3

Hard Body Impact Resistance

ASTM C1629


Classification Level 3

Mold/Mildew Resistance

ASTM D3273


10 (Highest Rating)

Water Absorption

ASTM C473


≤5% by weight

Surface Burn

ASTM E84


Flame Spread 15


Smoke Developed 0

Combustibility

ASTM E136


Non-Combustible Gypsum Core

Fire Resistance and Sound Control: The PABCO® Sound Design Guide
Sound Assembly Tool
GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual
Underwriters Laboratories - UL Product iQ® CKNX R7094 for the latest UL Design Numbers

Product Documents

Technical

Literature

Wallboard Guidelines

Sustainability