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MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS ®

Unidirectional high strength carbon fiber fabric for the MasterBrace

Composite Strengthening System
FORMERLY MBRACE CF 130

YIELD DESCRIPTION
269 ft2 (25 m2) per roll MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS is a dry fabric constructed of very high strength, aerospace grade
carbon fibers. These fabrics are applied onto the surface of existing structural members in
PACKAGING buildings, bridges, and other structures using the MasterBrace family of performance polymers.
Available in rolls 20 in (500 mm) The result is an externally bonded FRP (fiber reinforced polymer) reinforcement system that is
wide, 162 ft (50 m) long engineered to increase the strength and structural performance of these members. Once installed,
the MasterBrace System delivers externally bonded reinforcement with outstanding long-term
COLOR
physical and mechanical properties.
Black

SHELF LIFE PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS APPLICATIONS

3 years when properly stored • High strength to weight ratio Can add • Increase load bearing capacity of concrete
significant strength to a structure without beams, slabs, walls and columns
STORAGE adding significant dead load • Improve the seismic ductility of concrete
Store in unopened containers in a • E xcellent resistance to creep and fatigue columns
clean, dry area between 50 and Withstands sustained and cyclic load conditions • Improve the seismic response of concrete
90°F (10 to 32°C) away from direct • E xtremely durable Extremely resistant to a wide beamcolumn connections, shear walls and
sunlight, flame, or other hazards. range of environmental conditions collector elements
• Easy installation Can be installed quickly, • Improve the seismic performance of masonry
even in areas of limited access shear walls and in-fill walls
• Low aesthetic impact Easy to conceal, will • Restore structural capacity to damaged or
not significantly change existing member deteriorated concrete structures
dimensions, will form around complex surfaces • Increase the strength of concrete pipes, silos,
tanks, chimneys and tunnels
• Substitute reinforcing steel mistakenly omitted
SUBSTRATES in the construction of concrete and masonry
• Concrete structures
• Masonry • Improve the blast resistance of concrete and
• Timber masonry structures
• Steel • Strengthening of some steel and timber
structures
• Vertical
• Horizontal
• Exterior
• Interior

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MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFR

TECHNICAL DATA
COMPOSITION

MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS is composed of a dense network of high strength carbon fibers held in a unidirectional alignment with a light
thermoplastic glass fiber cross weave yarn

NOTES:
(1) The nominal fabric thickness is based on the total area of fibers (only) in a unit width. From experience, the actual cured thickness of a single ply laminate (fibers plus saturating resins)
is 0.020 to 0.040 in (0.6 to 1.0 mm).
(2) The tensile properties given are those to be used for design. These values are derived by testing cured laminates (per ASTM D3039) and dividing the resulting strength and modulus
per unit width by the nominal fabric thickness.
(3) T he 0° direction denotes the direction along the length of the fabric.
(4) T he 90° direction denotes the direction along the width of the fabric.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

PROPERTY REQUIREMENT PROPERTY REQUIREMENT

Fiber Material High Strength Carbon CTE -0.21·10 -6/°F

Fiber Tensile Strength 720 ksi (4950 MPa) (-0.38·10 -6/°C

Areal Weight 0.062 lb/ft2 Thermal Conductivity 65.1-Btu·in/hr·ft2·°F

[300 g/m2] (9.38-W/m·K)

Fabric Width 20 inch Electrical Resistivity 1.6·10 -3Ω·cm

[500 mm]
Nominal Thickness, t f (1) 0.0065 in/ply
[0.165 mm/ply]

0° TENSILE PROPERTIES (2) (3) 90° TENSILE PROPERTIES (2) (4)

PROPERTY REQUIREMENT PROPERTY REQUIREMENT

Ultimate Tensile Strength, f*fu 550 ksi Ultimate Tensile Strength 0

[3800 MPa] Tensile Modulus 0
Tensile Modulus, Ef 33000 ksi Ultimate Rupture Strain n/a
[227 GPa]
Ultimate Tensile Strength per 3.57 kips/in/ply
Unit Width, f*fu t f [0.625 kN/mm/ply] 600 4200

Tensile Modulus per Unit 215 kips/in/ply

Width, Ef t f [38 kN/mm/ply] 500 3500

Ultimate Rupture Strain, *fu 1.67%

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400 2800
Stress (MPa)
Stress (ksi)

300 2100

200 1400

100 700

0 0
0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02
Strain (in/in)
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HOW TO APPLY become airborne, infiltrate electrical OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
SURFACE PREPARATION equipment and cause electrical shorts. FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
1. MasterBrace FIB 300/50CFS, is applied to • Make certain the most current versions of OR MERCHANTABILITY, RESPECTING ITS
surfaces treated with MasterBrace P 3500, product data sheet and SDS are being used; PRODUCTS, and BASF shall have no other
MasterBrace F2000 and MasterBrace SAT call Customer Service (1-800-433-9517) liability with respect thereto. Any claim
4500, Consult the data sheets for these to verify the most current version. regarding product defect must be received
materials for additional details. • Proper application is the responsibility of the in writing within one (1) year from the date of
user. Field visits by BASF personnel are for shipment. No claim will be considered without
APPLICATION the purpose of making technical recommen- such written notice or after the specified time
dations only and are not for supervising or interval. User shall determine the suitability of
MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS is only applied
providing quality control on the jobsite. the products for the intended use and assume
as a component of the MasterBrace System.
all risks and liability in connection therewith.
1. MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS material should WARNING
Any authorized change in the printed
be cut to the proper dimensions (dimensions MasterBrace Fiber Reinforcements contain
recommendations concerning the use of our
will vary based on project requirements) using carbon, glass, and/or aramid fibers, Master-
products must bear the signature of the BASF
heavy duty shears or a utility knife. Brace FIB 300/50 CFS contains carbon and
Technical Manager.
2. Cut sections MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS glass fibers. While handling MasterBrace
can be temporarily stored by carefully rolling Fiber Reinforcements, wear appropriate work
This information and all further technical
fabric into a 12 inch (600 mm) (approximate) clothing to minimize contact. Product Safety
advice are based on BASF’s present
roll. Do not fold or crease the fabric. Fabric Data Sheets (SDS) are available and should
knowledge and experience. However,
shoul dbe kept free of dust, oils, moisture be consulted and on hand whenever handling
BASF assumes no liability for providing
and other contaminants at all times. these products. These products are for
such information and advice including
3. Apply the MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFS fabric professional and industrial use only and
the extent to which such information and
directly into uncured MasterBrace Saturant are only installed by trained and qualified
advice may relate to existing third party
applied on the substrate. There is no need applicators. Trained applicators must follow
intellectual property rights, especially
to “pre-wet” the MasterBrace FIB 300/50 installation instructions.
patent rights. In particular, BASF disclaims
CFS fabric with MasterBrace Saturant prior to
all CONDITIONS AND WARRANTIES,
applying the fabric against the substrate. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
4. Using a rib roller or squeegee, press the Health, Safety and Environmental Read,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
fabric against the substrate until visual signs understand and follow all Safety Data Sheets
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
of MasterBrace SAT4500 are observed and product label information for this product
OR MERCHANTABILITY. BASF SHALL NOT
bleeding through the fabric. The rib roller prior to use. The SDS can be obtained by
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL,
or squeegee should only be run along the visiting www.master-builders-solutions.basf.
INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
direction of the primary fibers in the fabric. us, e-mailing your request to basfbscst@
(INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS) OF ANY
5. Apply a layer of MasterBrace to the top of the basf.com or calling 1(800)433-9517. Use
KIND. BASF reserves the right to make
MasterBrace FIB 300/50 CFA fabric to com- only as directed. For medical emergencies
any changes according to technological
pletely encapsulate the fabric. Consult with only, call ChemTrec® 1(800)424-9300.
progress or further developments. It is the
the MasterBrace SAT 4500 data sheet on
customer’s responsibility and obligation
details for applying MasterBrace SAT 4500 LIMITED WARRANTY NOTICE
to carefully inspect and test any incoming
Every reasonable effort is made to apply
goods. Performance of the product(s)
MAINTENANCE BASF exacting standards both in the
described herein should be verified by testing
Periodically inspect the applied material manufacture of our products and in the
and carried out only by qualified experts. It
and repair localized areas as needed. information which we issue concerning these
is the sole responsibility of the customer to
Consult an BASF representative for additional products and their use. We warrant our
carry out and arrange for any such testing.
information. Visit us on the web for the products to be of good quality and will replace
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an endorsement of any product and does not
Satisfactory results depend not only upon
imply that similar products could not be used.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE quality products, but also upon many factors
• Use caution when applying MasterBrace beyond our control. Therefore, except for such
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR
FIB 300/50 CFS around sensitize electrical replacement or refund, BASF MAKES
SALE TO OR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
equipment. Carbon fiber filaments can NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE, EXPRESS

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