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Home My WebLink AboutFile Documents.800 S Monarch St.0097-2023-BCHO (4) ForceField® FireGuard E-84® Shield Industries, Inc. c Intumescent Paint For Steel Application Conditions Substrates & Surface Preparation Generic Type Water-based intumescent coating designed for the fire General Prior to application,steel surfaces need to be cleaned by protection of structural steel removing all oil,grease or any loose particles that may interfere with the bond of ForceField®FireGuard®.The Description Thin film intumescent coating that creates a fire retardant substrate must then be primed with a compatible primer. and fire resistant barrier on a wide range of building surfaces including gypsum,wood,and steel. Performance Data Listed and certified by Guardian Fire Test Laboratories Inc. Standards Tested To Results Features -ASTM E-119,ASTM E-84 Tested ASTM E-119-106 2hr Column-Heavy Steel -Decorative Finish-Gives a smooth decorative finish. NFPA 251 1-2hr Beam-Heavy Steel -Can be top coated to color choice. UL 263 -Smooth/Flat surface ULC-101-07 1-2hr Column-Medium Steel -Durable finish-Provides a hard,impact and abrasion 1-2hr Beam-Medium Steel resistant surface 1-1.5hr Column-Light Steel -Topcoat finishes smooth 1-1.5hr Beam-Light Steel -Thin film coating-space saving smaller column footprints ASTM 2768/ASTM E-84 30 Min Extended Flame Spread—0 Smoke Index-5 -Low VOC content -LEED compliant ASTM D2794 >160 Impact Resistance ASTM D4541 250psi Adhesion Pull off Strength Color White ASTM D4060 0.1378 Taber Abrasion Finish Smooth ASTM D2240 67 Durometer Hardness Primers Must be applied over a compatible primer.(ALKYD,EPDXY) *no load small scale *Heavy Steel>251bs/foot Generally not recommended for primers with zinc metals. Medium Steel=10-251bs/foot Light Steel<10Ibs/foot Top Coating For interior conditioned space a topcoat is optional.For exterior applications the material must be top coated with an Mixing&Thinning impermeable exterior coating.The choice of topcoat will depend on project requirements.FireGuard E-84® Intumescent Coating must be allowed to cure for 4-5 days Mixer Use Y2"electric or air driven drill with a slotted paddle mixer prior to the application of a topcoat. Application must be (300rpm under load). protected from the elements until topcoat is in place. Mixing Fireguard®must be mixed using a'''A"electric or air driven drill Wet Film Up to 25-30 mils per coat with a slotted paddle or jiffy mixer blade.Mix material for a Thickness minimum of 5 minutes to achieve the necessary texture required before spraying. Dry Film Up to 13.5-16.2 mils per coat Thinning Do not thin. Thickness Solids Content By volume 54% Tinting Do not tint. Coverage rate 866ft2/Gal at 1mil 86ft2/Gal atl0mil Application Procedures 28.9ft2/Gal at 30mi1 Allow for loss in mixing and application. Airless Spray A single coat,built up with a number of quick passes,allows greater control over quantities, VOC Content 3.6 g/I thickness and finish.In most conditions,it is advantageous to apply two thin coats rather than Limitations Not for use on exterior environments or for interior steelwork one thick coat that will be exposed to freeze/thaw cycling or long-term Application Rates At an ambient temperature of 70°F(21°C),the surface temperatures over 140°F(60°C)in normal use following application rates are applicable: without the use of a suitable top coat. Max 25—30 mil wet per coat depending on application,24 hour recoat time between coats 1 coat per day *Fireguard can be recoated when previous coat has a shore D hardnesot ��7Qr� May 2015. This technical data sheet was designed incorporating information to the best of knowledge that was true and accurate on the date that this information was published.No uarantee of accuracy_ is given or implied.We guarantee our products to conform to Shield Industries quality control.No other warranty of any kind is made by Shield Industries,Inc. To deterrr irr r e1s51203 2 3 application and correctness of use it is important to reference manufacturer specification sheets and contact Shield Industries directly.ForceField®,FireGuard®&FireGuard E-84®are registered trademarks of Shield Industries,Inc. ASPEN Shield Industries,Inc. PhD A N 131 Smokehill lane.Woodstock,GA 30188 (770)517-6869 -- BUILDING DEPARTMENT Application Procedures Cleanup & Safety Wet Film Thickness Frequent thickness measurements with a wet film Cleanup Pump,Gun,Tips,Hoses,and Mixers should be cleaned once per gauge are recommended during the application day with clean water. process to ensure uniform thickness Safety It is recommended protective equipment should be worn when applying Fireguard°,including spray suits,eye protection, gloves,and respirators.Refer to Fireguard°Material Safety Data Dry Film Thickness Final thickness must be measured using an Sheet. electronic dry film thickness gauge such as a Ventilation Ventilation should not be less than 4 complete air exchanges PosiTector 6000.For method of thickness per hour until the material is dry. determination and tolerances refer to:AWCI Technical Manual 12-B(standard practice for the Maintenance testing and inspection of field applied thin film intumescent fire resistive materials). General If coating becomes damaged,rebuild required thickness by spray or trowel.When dry,smooth and finish with topcoat to match.Damaged areas must be abraded back to a firm edge by sanding or scraping.The topcoat should be abraded back 1" Application Equipment Guidelines (25.4 mm)from the damaged area.The surface must be clean and dry before applying Fireguard°. Listed below are general equipment guidelines for the application of this product when spray applied. Testing/Certifications Airless Spray Airlessco LP540 or equivalent Uncertainty Measurement in Guardian's fire testing is less than 1%as per Spray Gun Standard airless spray gun ASTM E 2536-06. Spray Tips 0.019"-0.021" Guardian is accredited and meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 as verified by ANSI/ASQ National Accreditation Board/A CLASS.Refer to Fan Size 4"-10"(depending on section being sprayed) certificate and scope of accreditation report AT1247.Guardian also is accredited as an inspection agency per ISO 17020 through ANSI/ASQ Hose Length 150'(45m) National Accreditation Board/ACLASS,Report 1547. Material Hose 3/8"(9.25mm)I.D.minimum N.B.:ANSI/ASQ/ACLASS is a signatory member of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation's(ILAC)Mutual Recognition Whip Hose '/<"(6.35 mm)I.D minimum(optional) Arrangement(MRA). ANSI/ASQ/ACLASS accreditation of Guardian ensures global recognition for Guardian's services. Application Conditions Storage, Packaging & Handeling Condition Material Surface Ambient Humidity Shelf Life 1 year from production date Minimum 70°F(21°C) 50°F(10°C) 50°F(10°C) 0% *Shelf Life:(actual stated shelf life)when kept at recommended Maximum 100°F(38°C) 125°F(52°C) 110°F(43°C) 85% storage conditions and in unopened original container. *Steel surface temperature should be a minimum of 5°F (3°C) above the dew point. Fireguard must be protected from exposure to weather.Protect from freezing. Shipping Weight approximately 12 lbs per gallon(1.44 kg/I) Storage Store indoors in a dry environment between 33°F-100°F(1°C- CuringSchedule 38°C).Protect from freezing. Packaging Surface Temp.&50%Relative Dry to Recoat Humidity 5 Gallon 55 Gallon Tote 77°F(25°C) 24 Hours = yyy *It is recommended to apply one coat 25-30 mils wet per day.Drying time will vary with L�1 temp. Thinner coats as well as air movement will help drying time. Another coat of Fireguard°can be applied when previous coat has a Shore D hardness of 50 measured at I rl 70°F(21°C).It can be top coated when a hardness of 60 is achieved after a 4-5 day cure l time. May2015. RECEIVED This technical data sheet was designed incorporating information to the best of knowledge that was true and accurate on the date that this information was published.No guarantee of accuracy is given or implied.We guarantee our products to conform to Shield Industries quality control.No other warranty of any kind is made by Shield Industries,Inc. To determine needs forspQci is aappJic tignAni correctness of use it is important to reference manufacturer sp ecification sheets and contact Shield Industries directly.Forcefield®,FireGuard®&FireGuard E-84®are re is r & s tidal jj Industries,Inc. Shield Industries,Inc. ASPEN 131 Smokehill lane.Woodstock,GA 30188 (770)517-6869 r!!!B BUILDING DEPARTMENT