Protecta Interior Paint FR-1, a hard-wearing interior decorative acrylic paint with special properties to protect against spread of fire. The one-layer system normally requires no primer, no top coat, is easy to use and is very easy to clean up, with smooth and rich colours providing a non-reflective fireproof finish.
Protecta Interior Paint FR-1 is a decorative paint with special properties to protect against spread of fire and protect people’s health against harmful chemicals. It is a hard-wearing interior acrylic paint, formulated to the highest specification and offering unsurpassed intensity of colour.
All colours are water-based and provide a smooth, rich and non-reflective finish. It is perfect for a contemporary look and to hide surface imperfections. Protecta Interior Paint FR-1 is a one-layer system that normally requires no primer, no top coat, is easy to use and very easy to clean up.
Prepare
Before painting ensure the surface to be painted is clean, dry and free from grease, dirt, dust, and other contaminants. Remove any old or flaking paint until you have a sound surface; if in doubt remove all existing coatings. Please see the primer section further below.
Roller/Brush
For roller and brush application, dilute the paint with water. The paint can be diluted up to 20% (by volume), but 5% is the preferred amount.
Add the water into the paint while stirring thoroughly to ensure complete mixing. Use a medium pile roller and apply no more than 150µ in one coat to get the best results. Increase the WFT loading required for the fire protection by the amount the paint was diluted, for example, if the fire protection loading was 370µ and the paint was diluted by 5% the loading that now needs to be applied is ~390µ WFT.
Alternatively to ensure the correct loading has been applied simply apply all of the FR-1 paint specified to coat a given area regardless of how much it was diluted. Remove excess paint from the brush or roller on the rim of the paint pot and then wash brush/roller with water.
Spray
The paint can be applied in one coat using spray equipment, for example, the Graco X-Force Spray Gun with a tip size 17-21thou. The paint can also be diluted for spraying but the fire protection loading would need to be adjusted as described above.
| Description | m² per litre paint | Fire classification |
|---|---|---|
| Between 220µ and 370µ WFT on any wood based substrate with a thickness of at least 10mm and a density greater than 510kg/m³ | 2.7 - 4.5 | B-s1,d0 |
| 280µ WFT as topcoat on existing water based paint on any wood based substrate with a thickness of at least 10mm and a density greater than 510kg/m³ | 3.5 | |
| 280µ WFT as topcoat on existing solvent based paint on any wood based substrate with a thickness of at least 10mm and a density greater than 510kg/m³ | 3.5 | B-s2,d0 |
| 220µ WFT on wooden particle board classified according to EN 312 P2 E1 in one layer with a thickness of at least 12mm | 4.5 | K 1 K 2 10, B-s1,d0 |
| See details further below | 4.5 | EI 30 |
The wood based substrate can be installed with a ventilated or a non-ventilated air gap behind, as well as without air gap. 1000µ = 1.0mm, WFT = Wet Film.
| Compound | Emission rate after 3 days | Emission rate after 4 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| TVOC | 0.22 mg/m³ | < 0.005 mg/m³ |
| TSVOC | < 0.005 mg/m³ | < 0.005 mg/m³ |
| R-value (dimensionless) | 0.38 | 0 |
| Sum w/o NIK | < 0.005 mg/m³ | < 0.005 mg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | < 0.003 mg/m³ | < 0.003 mg/m³ |
| Total carcinogens | < 0.001 mg/m³ | < 0.001 mg/m³ |
| Acetaldehyde | 0.003 mg/m³ | < 0.003 mg/m³ |
| Propionaldehyde | < 0.003 mg/m³ | < 0.003 mg/m³ |
| Butyraldehyde | < 0.003 mg/m³ | < 0.003 mg/m³ |
| Regulation or Protocol | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| French VOC Regulation | A+ |
| French CMR components | Pass |
| AgBB | Pass |
| Belgian Regulation | Pass |
| Indoor Air Comfort | Pass |
| Indoor Air Comfort GOLD | Pass |
| EN 717-1§ | E1 |
| BREEAM International | Compliant |
| BREEAM-NOR | Pass |
| LEED v4 (outside U.S.) | Compliant |
Protecta Interior Paint FR-1 can normally be applied without a primer, but there are a few exceptions.
Interior Paint FR-1 should not be applied directly onto gloss paints.
Zinsser Bulls Eye 123 Primer can be used as a tie coat to give Interior Paint FR-1 good adhesion to previously painted surfaces including gloss surfaces (P360/039). Knots and stains should be sealed before applying Interior Paint FR-1.
| Technical Data | |
|---|---|
| Type | Acrylic based intumescent paint |
| Cure system | Water loss |
| Health and safety | Non-hazardous |
| Tests standards | EN 13823 and EN ISO 11925 |
| Classification standards | EN 13501-1 and Regulation (EU) 2016/364 |
| Colour | White base, matt |
| Specific gravity | 1.40g/cm³ |
| Solids (theoretical) | 70% |
| VOC | 0.0001 g/L |
| Touch dry | 1 hour at ~22°C & 50% RH * |
| Hard dry | 1.5 hour at ~22°C & 50% RH * |
| Application conditions | Minimum +10°C and humidity lower than 80% |
| Temperature range | -30°C to +80°C (when hardened) |
| Durability | Type Z² internal conditions with humidity lower than 85% R.H, excluding temperatures below 0°C |
| Shelf life | Up to 6 months when stored in cool dry well ventilated areas between +20 and +25°C |
| Work life | 12 years |
* Drying times are dependent on temperature, RH & film thickness.
Protecta Interior Paint FR-1 is now available for use on Transport for London projects.
Following the sad loss of life from the fire at Kings Cross Station in 1987, Transport for London implemented a scheme restricting the use of combustible building materials in any rail projects. Products proposed for use on London Underground, Cross Rail, Network Rail and HS2 projects have to be tested and evaluated in terms of their reaction to fire, toxicity of combustion gases and the density of smoke generated before given the green light for use.
Interior Paint FR-1 ticked all of the boxes and is now available for use in Transport for London rail premises, both subsurface and overground.
IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.
Customer agrees that before placing an Order, Customer has read and understood the most up to date Product Data Sheet for the Product. Where we have access to the Product Data Sheet from the manufacturer, we will either provide a copy on request, or include a link to the Product Data Sheet available on the manufacturer’s website. Customer further agrees that we have no liability for any errors or omissions contained within the Product Data Sheets. For more information, please see our Terms & Conditions of Sale.
 Xoe on 2021-05-12 15:58:59 | Question: Does this paint have a 1hr fire resistance? If not, how long is the fire resistance? Thank you. |
Answer from Rawlins’ Technical Team: No, this product can achieve class 0 Level of fire protection on compatible substrates, we have contacted you directly to assist you with a recommendation. | |
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Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Bank Holidays, are not classed as working days.
Orders placed after the cut-off for this product will not be processed for earliest dispatch until 9am the next working day.
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