1500° Series Foam Barrier Technical Datasheet

PRODUCT:
1500° SERIES FR FOAM BARRIER, FLAT LATEX INTUMESCENT FIRE-RETARDANT/IGNITION BARRIER COATING FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM INSULATION.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
1500° Series FR Foam Barrier is a VOC compliant, water base intumescent fire retardant paint, manufactured expressly for the thermal protection of polyurethane foam insulation. This product is designed for use on interior polyurethane foam insulation where it is either necessary or desirous to reduce the burn through and flame spread rating characteristics of the foam. It dries quickly to a flat matte finish, having the appearance of a conventional flat paint. In the presence of heat or flame, the coating puffs up (intumesces) and forms a thick sponge-like cellular foam layer. This foam layer insulates the foam substrate from the flames, reduces the penetration of heat, delays heat transfer, burn through and reduces the surface flame spread characteristics of the foam. These combined characteristics prolong the structural integrity of the foam composite assembly for both the 2 and the ½ lb. density sprayed polyurethane foams.

FIRE PROTECTION:
Attic & Crawl Space Test Results: (ICCES Accepted Alternate Test Protocol For Ignition Barrier)
For ½ pound polyurethane foam; exceeds current “Flame Out the Front” and “Burn Through” criteria accepted by the International Code Council (ICC), and exceeds currently proposed new criteria.
For 2-pound foam; exceeds current “Flame out the Front” and “Burn Through” criteria accepted by the ICC, and exceeds currently proposed Flame Out the Front criteria. See page 3.
* ICC is a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, it develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the I-Codes developed by the ICC.

ASTM E-84 SURFACE FLAME SPREAD
NFPA Established Classification, Class A surface flame spread index of 20, when tested on 2 pound, Class II Polyurethane Foam in ASTM E-84 test.
NFPA Established Classification, Class “A” when tested in accordance with UL-723 (ASTM E-84, UBC 8-1, NFPA-255) and CAN/ULC-S102 on cement board.
*Complete reports are available upon request.

SURFACE PREPARATION:
Can be applied directly to fully cured polyurethane foam surfaces. If the surface is cut or shaved, exposing the foam cells, we recommend a coat of FC 3003 water base primer, prior to the application of the 1500° FR Foam Barrier. All surface preparation should be carried out in accordance with good painting practices. Remove all loose, peeling or powdery existing paint from the surface. All dirt, grease, oil, wax, and other foreign matter MUST be removed with a detergent, rinse surface thoroughly with clear water, and allow to dry.

APPLICATION:
1500° FR Foam Barrier can be applied by brush, roller, airless or conventional heavy-duty spray equipment. Stir thoroughly and apply at approximately 200 square feet per gallon per coat, two coats are necessary to achieve the performance characteristics referenced. If thinning is required, use WATER only. Do not exceed ½ pint per gallon. Do not apply in temperatures below 50F (10C).

COVERAGE RATES TO ACHIEVE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS REFERRENCED BELOW:
100 sq. ft. / gal., applied in 2 coats of ~ 200 sq. ft. / gal. each coat. *Complete reports are available upon request.

DRYINGTIME:
Under normal conditions, dries to touch in 1 – 2 hours, can be recoated in 2 – 4 hours.

THINNERS:
For thinning, use only clean water, maximum ½ pint per gallon. For equipment clean-up use warm soapy water.

TINTING:
Available in white, off-white, and pastel shades, or may be field tinted with most universal tinting colorants. Tinting colorants should not exceed 2 fluid ounces per gallon.

PACKAGING:
Standard packaging, 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon containers.

PRECAUTIONS CAUTION! Do not take internally. Close container after each use. Protect from freezing.

FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
Attic & Crawl Space Test Results: (ICCES Accepted Alternate Test Protocol For IGNITION BARRIER)
Polyurethane foam insulated assemblies coated with 1500°SERIES FR Foam Barrier.

For ½ pound foam
Flame out the Front – 2.6 minutes versus fiberglass insulated assembly of 1.9 minutes.
Burn through 16.8 minutes versus fiberglass insulated assembly of 9.7 minutes.
Flame out the Front – 6.1 minutes versus plywood covered polyurethane wall and fiberglass insulated ceiling assembly of 3.3 minutes.
Burn Through > 50 minutes versus plywood covered polyurethane wall and fiberglass insulated ceiling assembly of 25.1 minutes.

For 2 pound foam
Flame out the front – 3.4 minutes versus fiberglass insulated assembly of 1.9 minutes.
Burn through 24.6 minutes versus fiberglass insulated assembly of 9.7 minutes.
Flame out the front – 7.5 minutes versus plywood covered polyurethane wall and fiberglass insulated ceiling assembly of 4.2 minutes.
*Complete reports are available upon request.

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All specifications and suggestions appearing on our labels and in our literature concerning the use of our products are based upon tests and data believed to be reliable. Since the actual use by others is beyond our control, no guarantee, expressed or implied, is made by New York Fire-Shield as to the effects of such use or the results to be obtained.

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