Use and Care Manual

ForceField® FireGuard E-84®
Intumescent Paint
For Gypsum/ Wood/ OSB
Generic Type Water-based intumescent coating designed for the fire
protection of gypsum and wood.
Description Thin film intumescent coating that creates a fire retardant
and fire resistant barrier on a wide range of building surfaces
including gypsum, wood, and steel (see tech data sheet for
steel).
Listed and certified by Guardian Fire Test Laboratories Inc.
Features -ASTM E-119 ASTM E-84 Tested
-Decorative Finish- Gives a smooth decorative finish.
-Can be top-coated to color choice.
-Can be brushed on, rolled on, or sprayed on
-Durable finish- Provides a hard, impact and abrasion
resistant surface
-Topcoat finishes smooth
-Thin film coating- space saving footprints
-Low VOC content
-LEED compliant
Color White
Finish Smooth
Primers Can be used as a finished coat or a primer.
For interior space a topcoat is optional. For exterior
Topcoats applications the material must be top coated with an
impermeable exterior coating. The choice of topcoat will
depend on project requirements and mil thickness of
intumescent coating. FireGuard E-84® Intumescent Coating
must be allowed to cure for 4-5 days prior to the application
of a topcoat. Application must be protected from the
elements until topcoat is in place. When applying a top coat,
dry mil applications thickness to achieve a desired rating may
change.
Wet Film Up to 25 - 30 mils per coat
Thickness
Dry Film Up to 13.5 – 16.2 mils per coat
Thickness
Solids Content By volume 54%
Coverage rate 866ft²/Gal at 1mil
86ft²/Gal at 10mil
28.9ft²/Gal at 30mil
Allow for loss in mixing and application.
VOC Content 3.6 g/l
Limitations Not for use on exterior environments or for interior steelwork
that will be exposed to freeze/thaw cycling or long-term
surface temperatures over 140˚F (60˚C) in normal use
without the use of a suitable topcoat.
Application Conditions
General Prior to application surfaces need to be cleaned by removing
all oil, grease or any loose particles that may interfere with
the bond of ForceField® FireGuard®. It is highly
recommended to prime drywall substrates before the
application of FireGuard E-84®.
On wood substrates where the wood is extremely old and
dried out, it will be necessary to scrape off any old flaking off
paint (if painted) and prime the surface before the
application of FireGuard E-84®.
Standards Tested To
Results
ASTM 2768 / ASTM E-84 30 min Extended
Flame Spread- 0 Smoke Index- 5
ASTM E-84
ASTM E-119
1 & 2 Hour on gypsum and wood
wall and floor/ceiling assemblies
UL 263
NFPA 251
ULC-S-101
Mixer Use ½” electric or air driven drill with a slotted paddle mixer
(300rpm under load).
Mixing Fireguard® must be mixed using a ½” electric or air driven drill
with a slotted paddle or jiffy mixer blade. Mix material for a
minimum of 5 minutes to achieve the necessary texture
required before spraying.
Thinning Do not thin.
Tinting Do not tint.
Brushed or Rolled Generally creates an 11 to 12 mil wet application.
Multiple coats will be required to meet
specifications to the job requirements. Allow each
coat to completely dry to touch before applying
next coat.
Airless Spray A single coat, built up with a number of quick
passes, allows greater control over quantities,
thickness and finish. In most conditions, it is
advantageous to apply two thin coats rather than
one thick coat
Performance Data
Mixing & Thinning
Application Procedures
March 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 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 for specific
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.
Shield Industries, Inc.
131 Smokehill lane. Woodstock, GA 30188 [phone]
Substrates & Surface Preparation