Protective FIRETEX® FX5062

& WATER BASED INTUMESCENT

Marine
Coatings
Revised 12/2021 Issue 5 Product Information
Product Description Recommended Primers
A water based TCEP free thin film intumescent coating A range of primers have been fire tested and approved for
use under FIRETEX FX5062.
Recommended Use Please consult Sherwin-Williams for detailed information.
Must not be applied directly to galvanized steel and zinc
FIRETEX FX5062 is designed for application by airless spray rich primers.
to provide fire resistance for periods of up to 90 minutes on
structural steel. Recommended Topcoats
For use in internal dry controlled environments without If it can be guaranteed that application and subsequent
topcoat in-service conditions will be in a C1 environment as
(C1 according to BS EN ISO12944-2:2017) defined in BS EN ISO12944-2:2017, then no topcoat is
and internal semi controlled environments with topcoat (C2 required.
according to BS EN ISO12944-2:2017)
For any other situation a topcoat must be applied, consult
Endorsements Sherwin-Williams Customer Service Department for advice.
Sher-Cryl M770
Tested to BS476-20/21 FIRETEX M71V2,
Certifire Approved – Certificate CF5267
Acrolon C137V2 or Acrolon C237
This product has been tested and assessed in accordance The above products should be used for subsequent
with the ASFP “Yellow Book” 5th Edition. re-decoration.

Package
Recommended Application Methods
Airless Spray A single component material
Brush
Pack Size: 20 litre units
Recommended Thinner: Water – Thinning will have an adverse
effect on sag tolerance. Weight: 1.38 kg/litre
6 months from date of manufacture.
Product Characteristics This is designated by the “Use by” date
on the pail. Both transportation and
% Solids by Volume: 69 ± 3% (ASTM-D2697-91) Shelf Life: long term storage of the product must
be in a covered environment, out of
Colour Availability: White direct sunlight and in the temperature
range 5° to 35°C.
VOC Protect from freezing at all times.
35 gms/litre calculated from formulation to satisfy EC Solvent
Emissions Directive
25 gms/kilo content by weight from formulation, to satisfy EC
Solvent Emissions Directive
Practical Application Rates -
microns per coat
Airless Spray Brush
Dry 690* 300
Wet 1000 441
* Maximum sag tolerance typically 1500µm wet (1035µm dry)
by airless spray.
Average Drying Times
@ 15°C @ 23°C
To touch: 3 hours 1½ hours
To recoat: 6 hours 4 hours
To handle: This will depend on the total thickness of
FIRETEX FX5062 to be applied.
These figures are given as a guide only. Factors such as air
movement and humidity must also be considered.

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 Protective FIRETEX® FX5062
& WATER BASED INTUMESCENT
Marine
Coatings
Revised 12/2021 Issue 5 Product Information
Application Conditions and Overcoating Additional Notes
In common with other water based coatings, the drying of this
FIRETEX FX5062 must be applied in a dry internal
material is retarded by high humidity conditions. Lack of air
environment. It must not be exposed to condensation,
damp or wet conditions during or after application. movement also slows down the drying process, and under such
conditions it is advisable to introduce some method of circulating air
In conditions of high relative humidity good ventilation over the coated surface in order to speed up the drying. A
conditions are essential. Substrate temperature shall be at ventilated air speed of 2 metres per second is recommended.
least 3°C above the dew point and always above 0°C.
At application temperatures below 10°C, drying and Numerical values quoted for physical data may vary slightly from
curing times will be significantly extended, and spraying batch to batch.
characteristics may be impaired. Maximum Allowable Dry Film Thickness
A minimum ambient air temperature of 5°C is required to The values stated below are the maximum allowable measured
ensure proper film formation. mean dry film thicknesses for this product. If measured mean
Relative humidity should not exceed 80% to ensure thicknesses are in excess of these values, measures need to be
proper film formation. taken to reduce the measured thickness to below the maximum
Extended overcoating times may be required at low allowed:
temperatures and/or high film thicknesses.
Occasionally impaired film formation such as cracking may 3 sided I beam: 905 microns
occur on edges of flanges and external or internal angles of 4 sided I column 881 microns
structural steel, depending on geometry, over-application and
ambient conditions. This does not detrimentally affect the fire
performance properties of the product.
If it is desired to overcoat outside the times stated on the data
sheet, please seek advice of Sherwin-Williams.

Surface Preparation
Ensure surfaces to be coated are clean, dry and free from all
surface contamination.
Application Equipment
Airless Spray
17 - 21 thou depending on application
Nozzle Size:
requirements
Operating Pressure: 175kg/cm² (2500 psi)

Petrol Unit:
17 - 21 thou depending on application
Nozzle Size:
requirements
Operating Pressure: 175kg/cm² (2500 psi)
Health and Safety
The airless spray details given above are intended as a guide
only. Details such as fluid hose length and diameter, paint Consult Product Health and Safety Data Sheet for information
on safe storage, handling and application of this product.
temperature and job shape and size all have an effect on the Unlike many other water based intumescent coatings, FIRETEX
spray tip and operating pressure chosen. However, the operating FX5062 does not contain tris-chloro ethyl phosphate ( TCEP ).
TCEP is a category 3 carcinogen, which would cause products
pressure should be the lowest possible consistent with to be classified as harmful. Since FIRETEX FX5062 is TCEP
satisfactory atomisation. As conditions will vary from job to job, it free, it is not classified as harmful by the Classification, Labelling
is the applicator’s responsibility to ensure that the equipment in and Packaging Regulation 2008.
use has been set up to give the best results. If in doubt Sherwin-
Williams should be consulted. Warranty
Use 3/8” ID fluid line where lengths in excess of 10 feet are Any person or company using the product without first making further enquiries as
required. In-line gun or pump filters should not normally be used. to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at their own risk,
and Sherwin-Williams can accept no liability for the performance of the product,
Brush or for any loss or damage arising out of such use.
The material is suitable for brush application but due to the
nature of the material a ribbed appearance will result. The information detailed in this Data Sheet is liable to modification from time to
time in the light of experience and of normal product development, and before
Application of more than one coat may be necessary to give using, customers are advised to check with Sherwin-Williams, quoting the refer-
equivalent dry film thickness to a single applied coat. ence number, to ensure that they possess the latest issue.

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