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Protective FIRETEX FX5120

& WATERBASED INTUMESCENT


Marine FIREPROOFING
Coatings B59W5120 WHITE

Revised: January 18, 2013

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED USES


FIRETEX FX5120 is a waterbased thin-film intumescent fire protec- • For use on exposed structural steel that requires an aesthetic
tion coating for use on interior exposed structural steel substrates. finish
Its smooth paint-like finish allows architects to design using exposed • Commercial buidlings
steel for a decorative and aesthetic final appearance. • Healthcare / Hospitals
• Hotels
• Provides up to 2 hours fire protection in accordance with UL • Educational buildings
263 (ASTM E-119) and CAN/ULC-S101 • Stadiums
• Single component • Iconic structures
• Aesthetic finish • Public buildings
• Impact resistant • Airports
• Low odor, low VOC • Atriums
• Outstanding application characteristics • Warehouses
• School gymnasiums
• Convention centers
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS APPROVALS
Finish: Flat • Provides Up To 2 Hours Fire Protection in Accordance With UL
263 (ASTM E-119) and CAN/ULC-S101
Color: White
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
Volume Solids: 69%
Test Name Test Method Results
ASTM D4060, H18
Weight Solids: 71% Abrasion Resistance wheel, 1000 cycles, 1 837 mg loss
kg load
VOC: <4 g/L ; 0.03 lb/gal Adhesion ASTM D4541 391 psi
Durometer Hardness ASTM D2240 Shore D - 53
Note: Product is designed for spray and brush application Direct: 16 in. lbs.
Impact Resistance ASTM D2794
Recommended Spreading Rate per coat: Reverse: 20 in. lbs.
Airless Spray Brush Class A
Surface Burning ASTM E84 Flame Spread - 0
Wet mils (microns) 56.0 (1400) 18.0 (441) Smoke Developed - 5
Dry mils (microns) 40.0 (1000) 12.0 (300)
~Coverage sq ft/gal (m2/L) 28 (0.7) 92 (2.3) APPLICATION EQUIPMENT
Theoretical coverage sq ft/gal The following is a guide. Changes in pressures and tip sizes may
(m2/L) @ 1 mil / 25 microns dft 1104 (27.1)
be needed for proper spray characteristics. Always purge spray
Maximum sag tolerance typically 72.0 mils (1800 microns) wet by equipment before use with listed reducer. Any reduction must be
airless spray. compliant with existing VOC regulations and compatible with the
Drying Schedule: existing environmental and application conditions.
@ 60°F/15°C @ 73°F/23°C Airless Spray
To touch: 5 hours 3 hours Nozzle Size: ......................17-23 (depending on application
To handle*: requirements)
To recoat: 24 hours 6 hours Operating Pressure: ..........2500 psi (175 kg/cm²)
*This will depend on the total thickness of FIRETEX FX5120 to be
applied. No more than 2 coats by airless spray should be applied
within any 24 hour period. Use 3/8” ID fluid line where lengths in excess of 10 feet are
Drying time is temperature, humidity, and film thickness dependent.
required. In-line gun or pump filters should not normally be used.

Shelf Life: 10 months, unopened Brush


Store indoors at 40°F (4.5°C) to The material is suitable for brush application but due to the
100°F (38°C). nature of the material a ribbed appearance will result.
Reducer/Clean Up: Water
Application of more than one coat may be necessary to give
equivalent dry film thickness to a single spray applied coat.

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Protective FIRETEX FX5120
& WATERBASED INTUMESCENT
Marine FIREPROOFING
Coatings B59W5120 WHITE

PRODUCT INFORMATION
RECOMMENDED PRIMERS SURFACE PREPARATION
Must be primed with approved primer. Surface must be clean, dry, and in sound condition. Remove all oil,
dust, grease, dirt, loose rust, and other foreign material to ensure
Approved Primers: adequate adhesion.
Kem Bond HS
Kem Kromik Universal Primer
Macropoxy 646 APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Pro Industrial ProCryl Universal Primer
Recoatable Epoxy Primer FIRETEX FX5120 must be applied in a dry internal environ-
ment. It must not be exposed to condensation, damp or wet
Contact your Sherwin-Williams Representative for specific conditions during or after application.
products.
RECOMMENDED TOPCOATS In conditions of high relative humidity good ventilation conditions
are essential. Substrate temperature should be at least 5°F (3°C)
Approved Topcoats:
above the dew point.
DTM Acrylic
Duration Home
EcoSelect At application temperatures below 50°F (10°C), drying times
Emerald will be significantly extended, and spraying characteristics
Harmony may be impaired.
Hi-Solids Polyurethane
Macropoxy 646 A minimum air and substrate temperature of 40°F (5°C) is
Metalatex required to ensure proper film formation.
Pro Industrial Precatalyzed Epoxy
Pro Industrial SherCryl 4000
Pro Industrial Zero VOC Acrylic Relative humidity should not exceed 80% to ensure proper
Pro Mar 200 Zero VOC film formation.
Pro Mar 400 Zero VOC
ProIndustrial HB WB Epoxy Extended overcoating times may be required at low tempera-
Solo tures and/or high film thicknesses.
Superpaint Interior
Waterbased Acrolon 100
Waterbased Catalyzed Epoxy Occasionally cracking may occur on edges of flanges and external
or internal angles of structural steel, depending on geometry, over-
Contact your Sherwin-Williams Representative for specific application and ambient conditions. This does not detrimentally
products. affect the fire performance properties of the product.

A topcoat is not UL/ULC required for Interior Conditioned Space


(ICS) areas.
ORDERING INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Packaging: 5 gallon (20L) containers
The dry time of this material is retarded by high humidity condi-
tions. Lack of air movement also slows down the drying process, Weight: 11.6 lb/gal ; 1.39 Kg/L
and under such conditions it is advisable to introduce some
method of circulating air over the coated surface in order to DISCLAIMER
speed up the drying. A ventilated air speed of 6 feet per second The information and recommendations set forth in this Product Data Sheet
is recommended. are based upon tests conducted by or on behalf of The Sherwin-Williams
Company. Such information and recommendations set forth herein are subject
CLEAN UP INSTRUCTIONS to change and pertain to the product offered at the time of publication. Consult
your Sherwin-Williams representative to obtain the most recent Product Data
Clean spills and spatters immediately with Water. Clean tools Information and Application Bulletin.
immediately after use with Water. Follow manufacturer's safety WARRANTY
recommendations when using any solvent.
The Sherwin-Williams Company warrants our products to be free of manufactur-
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ing defects in accord with applicable Sherwin-Williams quality control procedures.
Liability for products proven defective, if any, is limited to replacement of the defec-
Refer to the MSDS sheet before use. tive product or the refund of the purchase price paid for the defective product as
determined by Sherwin-Williams. NO OTHER WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE
Published technical data and instructions are subject to change without notice. OF ANY KIND IS MADE BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
Contact your Sherwin-Williams representative for additional technical data and STATUTORY, BY OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING MER-
instructions. CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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