Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X (UL Type ULIX™) represent a revolution in wallboard manufacturing, significantly reducing the need for natural resources and impact on the environment. These lightweight 5/8 in. Type X gypsum panels have been formulated to achieve all of the strength and performance characteristics as standard 5/8 in. Sheetrock® Brand Firecode® X Panels at a reduced weight. The panels are UL Classified for fire resistance and can be used in the most widely specified UL fire-resistance-rated wall, column, floor-ceiling and roof-ceiling assemblies where Type X or Type C panels are required.

Features

• The industry's first lightweight and sustainable 5/8 in. Type X gypsum panels
• Meet Architecture 2030 Challenge for Products
• Up to 25% less global warming potential (GWP)*
• Up to 25% less water used in the manufacturing process*
• Up to 22% less weight reduces transportation fuel energy by up to 20%*
• Living Building Challenge™ Compliant
• Up to 94.6% recycled content (regionally available)
• Achieved GREENGUARD Gold Certification and qualifies as a low VOC emitting material (meets CA 01350)
• USGBC® LEED® v4.0—may assist in achieving 1-1/2 additional credits (up to 10 total credits)
• UL Classification as to fire resistance, surface-burning characteristics and noncombustibility
• Comply with ASTM C1396 specifications for 5/8 in. Type X gypsum wallboard
• Approved by UL for use in fire-rated partitions when installed horizontally with aligned tapered edges
• Offer comparable sound, strength, sag and impact resistance to standard 5/8 in. Type X
• Listed by UL in the most widely specified fire-rated wall, column, floor-ceiling and roof-ceiling assemblies—more than with 5/8 in. Type C panels (refer to specific UL designs for complete details)

* Compared to standard 5/8 in. Type X gypsum panels as presented in the Gypsum Association's 5/8 in. Type X Environmental Product Declaration (FPI/GA/01/2014) with fresh water usage updated to be in accordance with ISO 14046.