IFTI and Henry Announce Passing of Fire Test for Alternative Thermal Barrier on PERMAX Closed-Cell Spray Foam
IRVINE, CA–June 28, 2013–International Fireproof Technology Inc. (IFTI) and Henry® announced today that DC315 spray-applied coating passed a certified NFPA 286 test over PERMAX™ 1.8 lb. closed-cell spray polyurethane foam at Intertek Labs in San Antonio, Texas. DC315 was tested at 21 wet mils/14 dry mils (76 sq. ft. per gallon).
Henry's Senior Product Manager Brian West stated, "I am very excited that we achieved such a great yield with the DC315 coating. I feel our contractors will benefit from having DC315 as a thermal barrier option."
DC315 has also has passed testing on Henry PERMAX 0.5 OC SPF as an ignition barrier at 4 Mills WFT, or an industry leading 400 square feet per gallon.
Gary Wolfe, Executive Vice President of IFTI, states, "We welcome Henry to our ever growing family of manufacturers who will settle for nothing less than certified code compliant testing of their SPF brands. IFTI leads the industry with its catalog of tests. Any coating company can tell you their coating will work on the foam brand you spray; it is another thing to prove it with testing. If you are not using DC315 you may not be complying with the codes!"
All tests are full-scale and meet the applicable requirements of 2006 IBC Section 803.2.1; 2009 IBC Section 803.2.1 and Section 2603.9; 2012 IBC Section 803.2.1 and Section 2603.10 Special Approval for Thermal Barrier Alternatives. DC315 also meets the requirement as an ignition barrier, per AC 377 Appendix X, at an incredible spread rate of 400 sq. ft. per gallon, making DC315 the most cost-effective ignition and thermal barrier on the market. One product, one solution for all your SPF fire protection needs.
DC315 has passed testing on Arnette, BASF, Bayer MaterialScience, DOW, Icynene, Lapolla, NCFI, GacoWestern, Johns Manville–Corbond, Quadrant, SWD, CertainTeed, Henry, Natural Polymers, AirTight, and GuardFoam.
DC 315 is a one-coat, wet-on-wet application, water-based latex paint that offers superior fire protection over foam. DC315 applies like regular latex paint using an airless sprayer and, being water-based, offers easy cleanup.
Please use the contact details and links provided below for further information; to request a copy of our certified testing documents; or to obtain a copy of the current code requirements to determine if the ignition or thermal barrier alternative you are using meets ICC Code Requirements.
About International Fireproof Technology, Inc.: IFTI manufactures state-of-the-art intumescent fire retardants and thermal barrier coatings. Designed and tested for the global market, IFTI's products are widely used in hospitals, restaurants, nursing facilities, commercial buildings, and residential homes. IFTI's products, including DC315, fall under the Paint to Protect brand, and have been developed to provide superior cost-effective fire protection over spray polyurethane foam. for more information, please use the contact details and links provided below.
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