1500° Series FRL Flat Latex Technical Datasheet

PRODUCT:
1500° SERIES FRL FLAT LATEX INTUMESCENT FIRE RETARDANT PAINT

FIRE PROTECTION RATINGS:
ASTM E-84 (NFPA 255) Class “A”; also up to 30 minutes (1/2 hour) per NFPA 703 & BOCA 1702-4.1.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
1500° Series FRL is a latex (water base) intumescent fire retardant paint, manufactured in accordance with Federal Specification TT-P-001932. This product is designed for use on interior surfaces where it is either necessary or desirous to reduce the surface burning characteristics of the substrate. 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 substrate reducing the penetration of heat, thus retarding the flame spread and prolonging structural collapse. In addition to the standard ASTM E-84 (UL723, UBC 42-1, NFPA 255, CAN/ULC-S102) fire test, this coating has also been fire tested for periods up to 30 minutes (1/2 hour). [Ref. fire test section for details].

SURFACE PREPARATION:
All surface preparation should be carried out according to good painting practices. Remove all loose peeling or powdery 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. Repair all cracks, holes, and other surface irregularities. Allow to dry, sand lightly, and prime repaired surface. All glossy or smooth surfaces should be dulled with sand paper. For best appearance, new wood surfaces should be sealed with Flame Control No. 3001 Alkyd Primer.

METALLIC SURFACES:
Previously painted metal surfaces should be clean, dry, dulled where glossy, and spot-primed with Flame Control No. 3004 Universal Primer, and allowed to dry 4 hours. New metal surfaces must be primed. Apply Flame Control No. 3005 Two Component Epoxy Primer, and allow to dry before applying 1500° Series FRL.

APPLICATION:
1500° Series FRL can be applied by brush, roller, airless or conventional heavy duty spray equipment. Stir thoroughly and apply, using a full bodied coat. If thinning is required, use water only. Do not exceed 1/2 pint per gallon. Do not apply in temperatures below 50° F (10°C).

SUGGESTED COVERAGE RATE:
190 to 200 sq.ft./U.S. gallon [4.7 to 4.91 m2/L] applied in one or two coats. See fire hazard classification for specific coverage rates. *Complete reports are available upon request.

DRYINGTIME:
Dries to touch in 30-60 minutes, 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 TESTS:
Flame Spread Ratings: Class “A”. When tested in accordance with ASTM E-84 (NFPA 255) the coating obtained the following fire hazard classification. A complete Underwriters’ Laboratory report is available upon request.

FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

When applied to Douglas Fir
System Details	Flame Spread	Smoke Developed
Primer - None
1500° Series FRL applied in one coat at 190 square feet/U.S. gallon (4.7 m2/L) Topcoat - None	10	15
When applied to Douglas Fir Plywood
System Details	Flame Spread	Smoke Developed
Primer - None
1500° Series FRL applied in two coats at 200 square feet/U.S. gallon/coat (4.9 m2/L/coat) Topcoat - None	(*)	(*)35

(*) The fire test was conducted for a total time period of 30 minutes. There was no evidence of significant progressive combustion at the 30 minute period. Therefore, the material identified as 1500° Series FRL meets the requirement as defined in NFPA 703 and the criteria specified in Section 1702-4.1 of the 1990 BOCA National Building Code. A complete 30 minute test report is 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 International Fire-Shield, Inc. as to the effects of such use or the results to be obtained.

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