Thermoguard Wallcoat SFR
‘Smoke and Flame Retardant’ Fire Protection Paint Upgrade System for Walls and Ceilings
UK FIRE SAFETY ORDER 2005, FLAMESPREAD & SMOKE
The Fire Safety Order 2005 requires property managers to comply with current fire standards for corridors, stairways, entrance lobbies etc.
Even on non-combustible walls & ceilings, multiple layers of incompatible paints “Multi-Layer” often create the worst Class 4 - EN Class D - Surface Spread of Flame risk.
Many Flame Retardant Paints have used poisonous gasses to limit flame spread, adding to serious smoke risk.
While the British Class O is still accepted in 2011, it will soon become defunct, as it has been superseded by the safer standard BS EN Class B s1 dO, with its more rigorous flame-spread protection and control of dangerous smoke and burnt particulates.
INTENDED USE – PROTECTION AND DECORATION OF BUILDINGS
Thermoguard Wallcoat SFR is an intumescent paint with Smoke and Flame Retardant properties for upgrading potentially dangerous ‘multi-layer’ previously painted walls & ceilings.
Thermoguard Wallcoat SFR Controls surface spread of flame and fire propagation to Class 0 & EN Class B. Total smoke control, flaming droplets and particulates to EN Class B s1 dO (see EU/BS EN Explained).
Compatible water-borne specialist finishes allow owners and operators of buildings to fulfil their Duty of Care for Fire Safety without compromising decorative or protective options – Thermoguard SFR Ultra Hard Acrylic Matt, Eggshell and Anti-Graffiti systems, are all available in a wide range of colours.
FLAMESPREAD & SMOKE PROTECTION
When exposed to fire, Thermoguard Wallcoat SFR expands to create a fire protective barrier, insulating surfaces from heat and oxygen and preventing combustion. Thermoguard SFR Intercoat actively suppresses smoke, particles and flaming droplets.
FINISH & COLOUR RANGE
Wallcoat SFR can be overcoated with the following SFR finishes available in a wide range of pale and medium colours from the BS4800 and RAL colour ranges.
• Ultra-Hard Acrylic Matt or Acrylic Eggshell
• Anti-Graffiti W/B crosslinking 2 pack performance
APPLICATION
To achieve EN Class B sl, dO, inspect and prepare in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and apply either –
• 1 coat Wallcoat at 8 sq m per litre followed by
• 1 coat SFR Intercoat at 8 sq m per litre
• 1 coat SFR Ultra Hard Acrylic Matt or SFR Acrylic Eggshell
Or
• 1 coat Wallcoat at 8 sq m per litre
• 1 coat SFR Intercoat at 8 sq m per litre
• 1 coat SFR Anti-Graffiti Colour Coat at 10 sq m/ltr
• 1 coat SFR Anti-Graffiti Clear Glaze at 10 sq m/ltr
FIRE TESTING
Tested at UKAS Fire Test Laboratory to -
- Achieved EU EN Class B s1 d0 - Highest Pass Level (see section EU/BS EN explained)
FIRE CERTIFICATION
A Fire Certificate of Supply is issued upon request for each correctly specified project for Insurance, Fire and Building Authority and Client Records against proof of purchase.
Certified Fire protection is guaranteed if all instructions are followed on suitable surfaces.
NEW EU/BS EN FIRE STANDARD EXPLAINED
• EU fire standard BS EN Class B replaces BS 476 Class O
• In 2011 both BS476 and BS EN comply, but BS 476 is rapidly being phased out
• BS EN Class B - more effective and longer duration protection against flame spread and fire propagation than Class 0
• BS EN also monitors dangerous smoke . The safest class is s1
• BS EN also measures flaming droplets & burnt particulates. The safest class is Do
• Designation for safest standard for painted or coated surfaces is BS EN Class B s1 d0
Coverage: See ‘SPECIFICATION’ above
Touch Dry: Approx. 6hrs dependant upon conditions
Application: Brush, Roller, Spray
Disclaimer
Please download and carefully read product datasheets before application
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