NO. 149 CLASS “A” EXTERIOR INTUMESCENT FIRE RETARDANT PAINT
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
No. 149 is a highly flexible, weather resistant, intumescent fire retardant paint. This product was primarily designed for use on wood or metal crating and containers used for the storage, transportation, and disposal of highly hazardous substances, such as radioactive materials, nuclear waste, poisonous gas cylinders, and other hazardous items requiring maximum fire protection. When attacked by fire or high heat, the coating intumesces (puffs up), forming a thick, dense foam fire barrier. This foam barrier retards heat penetration and checks the spread of flame.
SURFACE PREPARATION:
Surface preparation should be carried out according to good painting practices. All dirt, grease, oil, wax, rust, and other foreign matter must be removed.
NEW SURFACES:
New wood, fiberboard, and other surfaces having uneven or excessive porosity, should be sealed with No. 168 Sealer, and allowed to dry a minimum of 6 hours, before applying No. 149. New metal surfaces must be primed. Apply No. 3004 Universal Primer or No. 3005 Two Component Epoxy Primer. Allow to dry 16 hours or until hard, before applying No. 149.
PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES:
No. 149 may be applied directly to most existing paints that are tightly adherent, and in good condition. However, we recommend spot testing for lifting. If lifting occurs, remove old coating and treat as new surface. All glossy surfaces should be dulled with sandpaper. Spot prime where necessary with appropriate primers as shown above, before applying No. 149.
APPLICATION:
No. 149 is ready to use. It can be applied by brush, roller or conventional heavy duty spray equipment. Stir thoroughly and apply, using a full bodied coat. If thinning is required, use only No. 149 Special Reducer. Do not apply in temperatures below 50F (10C).
SUGGESTED COVERAGE RATES:
Combustible surfaces: 175-225 sq.ft./U.S. gal./coat (4.3 to 5.5 m2 /L). Two coats recommended.
Metal surfaces: 100-150 sq.ft./U.S. gal./coat (2.5 to 3.7 m2 /L). Two coats are recommended.
DRYING TIME:
Dries to touch in approximately 4 hours, hard dry 16 hours, full cure 72 hours. Allow at least 24 hours drying time between coats or before topcoating.
THINNING:
For thinning and cleaning equipment, use only No. 149 Special Reducer.
FIRE TEST:
Flame Spread Rating: Class “A”. When tested in accordance with ASTM E-84 (NFPA 255, UL No. 723), the coating obtained the following fire hazard classification. A complete test report is available upon request.
FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
Coating System Details (When applied to Douglas Fir) Flame Spread Smoke Developed Fuel Contributed Primer or Sealer - None Type 149 applied in two
coats at 220 sq. ft./U.S.
gal. per coat [5.4 m2/L]
Topcoat - None10 90 5
COLORS:
Available in white, off white, and pastel shades, or may be tinted with most oil type colorants. Tinting colorants should not exceed 2 fluid ounces per gallon. Also available in black and olive drab.
PACKAGING:
Standard packaging, 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 55 gallon containers.
TOPCOATS:
For maximum long term exterior environmental protection, we recommend that No. 149 be topcoated with No. 400 Semi-gloss Acrylic Class “A” Fire Resistant Overcoat Coating or No. 190 Fire Resistant Two Component Polyurethane Coating.
WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID & VAPOR:
CONTAINS XYLENE & PETROLEUM DISTILLATES
VAPOR HARMFUL. MAY AFFECT THE BRAIN OR NERVOUS SYSTEM CAUSING DIZZINESS, HEADACHE OR NAUSEA. CAUSES EYE, SKIN, NOSE AND THROAT IRRITATION. NOTICE: Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. VAPORS MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames and pilot lights, and turn off stoves, heaters, electric motors and other sources of ignition during use and until all vapors are gone. Prevent build-up of vapors by opening all windows and doors to achieve cross-ventilation.
USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Ensure fresh air entry during application and drying. If you experience eye watering, headache or dizziness or if air monitoring demonstrates vapor/mist levels are above applicable limits, wear an appropriate, properly fitted respirator (NIOSH/MSHA approved) during and after application. Follow respirator manufacturer’s directions for respirator use. Close container after each use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: If you experience difficulty in breathing, leave the area to obtain fresh air. If continued difficulty is experienced, get medical assistance immediately. In case of eye contact, flush immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention; for skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If swallowed, get medical attention immediately. If spilled, contain spilled material and remove with inert absorbent. Dispose of contaminated absorbent, container and unused contents in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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.