International Interchar 2060c
International Interchar 2060c is a single component, solvent borne intumescent coating designed to provide fire protection to structural steelwork. Independently tested at accredited laboratories to BS476 Parts 20-21, AS 1530.4-2005 and AS 4100, and third party assessed and certified.
Best Uses
Interchar 2060c provides up to 60 minutes fire protection on 'I' sections beams, columns and hollow sections. It can be used over a wide range of approved priming systems and is suitable for both off-site and on-site application.
Typical areas of use include:
- Airports
- Stadia and leisure facilities
- Office buildings
- Retail complexes
- Hospitals
- Schools
Interchar 2060 white C can remain un-topcoated for up to 6 months exterior exposure provided there is no pooled/heavy running water, or frequent high humidity conditions.
Application
The recommended application method for this product is by Airless Spray. Application by brush is also suitable, however this is recommended for small areas only, and multiple coats will be necessary to achieve the required dry film thickness.
Ensure all surfaces are clean and free from contamination. Prior to application all surfaces should be assessed and treated in accordance with ISO 8504:2000.
Oil or grease should be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP1 solvent cleaning.
Primed Surfaces
Interchar 2060 should always be applied over a recommended anti-corrosive coating scheme. The primer surface should be of normal appearance, dry and free from all contamination, and Interchar 2060 must be applied within the overcoating intervals specified (consult the relevant product data sheet).
Areas of breakdown, damage etc., should be prepared to the specified standard (e.g. Sa2½ (ISO8501-1:2007) or SSPC SP6, Abrasive Blasting, or SSPC SP11, Power Tool Cleaning) and patch primed prior to the application of Interchar 2060.
Metallic Zinc Primed Surfaces
Interchar 2060 can be applied over approved epoxy metallic zinc primers. Ensure that the primed surface is clean, dry and free from contamination and zinc salts, prior to application of the Interchar 2060. Ensure zinc primers are fully cured before overcoating. The use of a tie coat, typically Intergard 269 or Intergard 276, is recommended to prevent accumulation of zinc salts.
Certificates and Approvals
- BS 476 Parts 20-21: Fire resistance of elements of construction
- BS 476 Part 6: Fire propagation for products
- BS 476 Part 7: Classification of the surface spread of flame of products
- AS 1530.4-2005 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures - Fire-resistance test of elements of construction
- AS 4100-1998 Steel structures
- Third party certified by Certifire
Features and Benefits
Interchar® 2060 has been designed to allow fireproofing without compromising aesthetic appeal:
- Low film thickness required to provide the necessary fire protection
- Applied as a thin layer, it does not compromise intricate designs and shapes created from the structural steel
- Easy over coating with a wide range of coloured finishes
Technical Info
| Components: | Single Component |
| Type: | Solvent Borne |
| Finish: | Matt |
| Stock Colours: | White C (HFA062) |
| Tintable: | No |
| VOC Content: | 290 g/lt |
| Volume Solids: | 75% ± 2% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Structural steelwork |
| Application Method: | Airless Spray, Brush |
| Theoretical Coverage: | 1 m²/litre at 750µm d.f.t |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 467-1000µm |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 350-750µm |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | - |
| Touch Dry: | 20 minutes at 25°C |
| Overcoatable: | Minimum 6 hours at 25°C |
| Fully Cured: | 16 hours at 25°C |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Thinner is not normally required. Clean equipment with International GTA007 |
| Shelf Life: | 12 months from date of production |
| Packaging: | Available in 20 Litres |
