FIRE BLOCK (SP 2001F) is a design of several specially formulated resins and additives created to provide a base that is flexible enough to withstand severe climate changes, as well as severe heat peaks without loss of adhesion. A select group of ceramic materials are used in the formula to achieve a stoppage of heat, fire, smoke, and gases from passing through the coating during a fire. This coating is designed to stay intact with constant adhesion above 2000 degrees F. This is not an intumiscent coating, but instead, a pliable film that reacts to flame. The face of the coating will glaze during a fire to form a complete protection shield against flame, smoke, gases and heat.

In comparison, intumiscent coatings swell upon contact with fire and form a char that is extremely light­weight and fragile, leaving them susceptible to damage during a fire from strong winds, flying debris and sprinkler systems. Once the char is brushed off, the existence of fire protection is eliminated. Clean up of all surface areas (direct and indirect exposure) is extensive from the swelled coating. Cementitious materials are very expensive to apply and have poor appearance. Some will emit toxic fumes during a fire. Cellulose materials look like a shag rug on the surface and will be affected over time by condensation and humidity.

FIRE BLOCK resembles a thick house paint that is applied in various simple methods. It does not swell and become fragile in the burn process. It does char on the surface to provide a seal to stop the heat, fire, smoke and gases. It only chars when in direct contact with the fire and, therefore, is much easier to re-address a room after a fire with minimum reapplication and downtime. It is not affected by humidity or water, and fights the appearance of condensation on its surface by the reaction of the ceramics. It is a natural corrosion-, fungus/mildew-resistant coating when not in operation against a fire.

APPLICATION METHODS

Surfaces must be clean and dry before application. Loose or flaking old paints or corrosion must be re­moved from surface before applying. High-pressure water blasting is as effective as light sandblasting in removing loose or flaking surfaces. As a rule, "a coating is only as good as the surface it covers." Grease, oil, waxy substances, dirt, etc. must be cleaned from surfaces. Old paints can remain if bonded solidly to surfaces. FIRE BLOCK can bond to metal, masonry, wood and other porous surface substrates. FIRE BLOCK is best applied by airless or spray pot, due to the consistency of the coating. If necessary, the use of a 3/4-inch nap roller or brush is possible and may take multiple coats to apply required mils (allow one day dry-time between coats). If spray equipment is used, carbon steel tips (size: .045 or 1.4mm) are recom­mended and a machine pumping at 3 gallons/minute with a minimum of 3000 psi (8-20 horse motor). For application to hot pipes or if needed for spraying, dilute with a slurry of 30% SUPER THERM/70% SP2001F. Apply in thick layers of 100 mils per coat on a single coat. Allow to dryy overnight before re-coating. This is a water-based coating. Never apply if raining or chance of rain the day of application.

FIRE BLOCK Attributes

• Extremely tough/durable
• Reflective/Insulation performance
• Contains 8 different ceramics
• Easy to apply, can be brushed or sprayed on
• Environmentally safe
• Fire resistant protective coating
• Currently in uses to insulate furnaces, hot pipes, exhaust systems
• In testing to meet UL 1709 Specifications for a fire barrier
  

FIRE BLOCK Cost Benefits

• Improves efficiency of steam pipes, furnaces, etc.
• Improved worker safety by reducing temperatures to OSHA standards
• Fire protection offers significant insurance against damage from fires
• Will outlast traditional insulation and fire protection as it will not absorb moisture, a primary cause of insulation loss and corrosion
  
  
  

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