Sherwin Williams Firetex FX2003 Solvent Based Intumescent Coating
Sherwin Williams Firetex FX2003 is a single pack thin film 120 minute intumescent coating designed for in shop application to structural steel.
Best Uses
Sherwin Williams Firetex FX2003 is designed for in-shop application by airless spray, to provide fire resistance for up to 120 minutes on structural steel. After appropriate drying, Firetex FX2003 specifications can be exposed to the weather for up to 6 months provided that the specific use or storage does not lead to ponding water due to rainfall, condensation or other site / transportation / storage circumstances.
Sherwin Williams Firetex FX2003 can resist normal weather conditions for up to 6 months without topcoat, provided it has had appropriate drying prior to exposure. Once an approved topcoat has been applied as appropriate to the prevailing conditions, then durability will be substantially enhanced. If the specific use or storage could lead to prolonged contact with water due to rainfall, condensation, or other site/transportation/storage circumstances, then a recommended topcoat must be used to prevent damage to the base coat.
Application
Recommended application via airless spray. For in-shop application, use Firetex C69 Fast-Track Blast Primer. Several primers have been approved for use under Firetex FX2003. For certain dry, internal situations where the final colour / appearance is not critical, then Firetex FX2003 may remain un-topcoated.
For externally exposed steelwork and severe internal environments, Acrolon C137V2 or Acrolon C237 must be used as a topcoat. In other internal environments where a topcoat is required, then Firetex M71V2 or Sher-Cryl M770 should be used. In all instances for subsequent re-decoration, use Firetex M71V2, Sher-Cryl M770, Acrolon C137V2 or Acrolon C237 as appropriate.
IMPORTANT INTUMESCENT PRODUCT NOTE: Always contact Promain’s technical team prior to purchase to obtain a tailored project specification and the advice necessary. The information displayed on this website should only be used as a guide. Promain UK Limited will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to incorrect specification, preparation, application or maintenance that has occurred due to negligence by either the purchaser or applicator. This includes your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.
Approvals
- Certifire Approved – Certificate CF5077
- This product has been assessed in accordance with the Criteria of Acceptability given in the ASFP/BCF Industry Guidance Document.
- This product has been tested and assessed in accordance with the ASFP fire testing protocol for cellular beam protection. See Section 6.3 from ASFP Yellow Book 4th Edition
Technical Info
| Components: | Single Pack |
| Type: | Solvent Based Intumescent |
| Finish: | - |
| Stock Colours: | White |
| Tintable: | No |
| VOC Content: | 272 gms/litre |
| Volume Solids: | 75 ± 4% |
| Suitable Substrates: | Structural Steel |
| Application Method: | Airless Spray |
| Theoretical Coverage: | See separate sheet of FX2003 loading requirements. |
| Wet Film Thickness (WFT): | 1867 microns |
| Dry Film Thickness (DFT): | 1400 microns |
| Induction Time: | - |
| Pot Life: | - |
| Touch Dry: | 30 minutes at 15°C |
| Overcoatable: | 4 hours at 15°C |
| Fully Cured: | - |
| Cleaner / Thinner: | Sherwin Williams Thinner C2 |
| Shelf Life: | 2 years from date of production unopened or 'use by' date where specified |
| Packaging: | Available in 20 Litres |
