Dulux Trade Pyroshield Basecoat
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One-coat flame-retardant basecoat which forms part of the certified Pyroshield system for upgrading reaction to fire surface classifications.
Application
Ideal for use in communal areas of public buildings, where reducing fire risk is a priority.
Suitable for all plaster-based interior wall and ceiling surfaces and previously painted concrete.
Description
Flame-retardant Pyroshield Basecoat was developed as part of the certified and approved Pyroshield system for upgrading the reaction-to-fire surface classification of existing internal finishes.
Only one coat of Basecoat required when using the full Matt upgraded system (or two coats if using the Eggshell upgraded system).
The Pyroshield system is designed to upgrade multi-layered previously painted walls and ceilings to meet fire regulations and protect occupants by delaying the spread of flames.
Tested as part of a system over Class 4 boards at BS476 Part 6 & 7 gaining an overall Class 0 (upgrades Class 4 surfaces with a high build-up of historic paint) Water-based formulation minimizes preparation time, disruption and labour costs.
Features and benefits:
- Flame retardant.
- Upgrades BS476 Class 4 surfaces (when used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions).
- Smooth finish.
- Water-based.
Please note:
- Pyroshield provides a substrate upgrade to meet BS 476 and not any EN standards.
- All sales of Pyroshield must be to Professional appliers.
- All sales must be linked to a valid Specification number.
- New and Current / old ranges cannot be mixed.
General information
Color | Other |
Finish | Smooth |
Material | Water-based |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | M60/172 Flame-retardant coating system M60/19 Flame-retardant coatings D30/450 Coating |
Specification data - Waterborne basecoats
Colour | Off-white. |
Tin size | 10 L. |
Solvent | Water. |
Resistance | Guidance for specification option: Chemical resistance: Not suitable. Heat resistance: Not suitable for heated surfaces such as radiators. Water resistance: When overcoated with Dulux Trade Pyroshield Matt Finish, will tolerate the levels of atmospheric humidity present in normal interior environments. |
Binder | Urethane acrylic. |
Volume solids | 45%. Guidance for specification option: Nominal. |
Application method | Brush. Roller. |
Thinning | Guidance for specification option: This product MUST NOT be thinned. |
Drying time | Touch dry: Two hours. Guidance for specification option: Dependent on temperature and humidity, approximately 2 hours. Recoatable: Four hours. Guidance for specification option: Recoat. Manufacturer guidanceSingle coat at standard thickness: 100 microns wet thickness and 45 microns dry thickness. |
Application temperature | +10 ºC. Guidance for specification option: Apply in temperatures above 10ºC only – any lower temperature will prolong drying and recoat time. Do not apply or allow to dry at temperature below 5 ºC. |
CoverageArea | 10 m² per litre. |
Sustainability data
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Recyclability | Guidance for specification option: Can only. |