Astro IWC Paint insulating basecoat expands to create a firm fire-resistant insulation. IWC Paint Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant emits a non-toxic flame suppression vapour. Just one coat of each provides effective fire protection to the current approved fire standards for all areas including corridors, stairs entrances as well as rooms.

Coronavirus, Influenza & bacteria

Coronavirus, flu and harmful bacteria remain contagious on emulsion painted walls for weeks. Surfaces coated with Astro IWC Paint’s highly concentrated mix of safe, encapsulated nano-particle biocidal metals damage the shells of human coronaviruses and flu and the membranes of bacteria, so their death is greatly accelerated on the surface, they become vulnerable to our antibodies and their spikes ability to penetrate and act as a viral pathway into our lungs is notably reduced.

Anti-Virus Test Standards

Coronaviruses & Bacteria killed fast after they land on walls or wood protected with Astroflame Anti-Microbial SFR

Human coronavirus
91.5% reduction of human coronaviruses in just 2 hours in approved ISO 21702 virus microbiology laboratory coated surfaces tests 16 Dec 2020.

Infectious bacteria
99.9% bacteria reduction in 24 hours in ISO 22196 tests for coated surfaces 5 Feb 2021.

Astro IWC Paint provides permanent protection to supplement rather than replaces good hygiene.

Flamespread & smoke

The Fire Safety Order 2005 requires property managers to comply with current fire standards for corridors, stairways, entrance lobbies etc.

Multiple layers of incompatible paints can create a surface spread of flame risk from moderate Class 2 to severe Class 4.

Old Class 0 is superseded by BS EN Class B s1 d0 which protects from toxic gases & smoke as well as flamespread (high toxic smoke is s3 or s4, severe flaming droplets is d2 or d3).

Common wall paints pre-2010 contained Timonox antimony to emit antimony-chloride – a flame retardant but highly toxic gas.

Extreme flammability foam insulation which emits cyanide gas is installed in millions of buildings’ internal walls and ceilings, creating an even greater need to control flamespread.

Application

• 1 coat Astro IWC Paint Insulating Basecoat
• 1 coat Astro IWC Paint Anti-Viral Smoke & Flame Retardant
• Brush, dense woven pile roller, spray
• Dry lining in critical light apply board’s sealer

Finishes, Colours & Sizes

• Available in a BS4800, RAL, NCS 5,000+ colours
• Matt and Satin
• Sold in 25sqm and 100sqm cans to avoid error

To Specify

We are happy to provide a quote please fill in our Specification Form to ensure we cover all apects of your fire protection and decorative  requirements in our quote. We accept any order size.

Prior to application the contractor should contact the Astroflame Technical Department (see below) to obtain a basecoat application schedule.

For help please speak to the technical team on: >> Tel: 01329 844 500 or >> Email: sales@astroflame.com

Fire Test Standards

BS EN Class B s1 d0, officially compliant to old Class 0, with full smoke control s1 and no flaming droplets dO on plasterboard painted with multiple-layers of all types of paint used on buildings’ internal walls since 1960.

For certification and compliance with regulations the manufacturer will supply a Certificate of Supply on request.

Durability & Microbial Resistance

High concentration of pure acrylic resin hardenend and smoothed with polyurethane avoid microbial safe havens created by all the cheap powders in even the most expensive very matt emulsions, making Astro IWC Paints suitable for areas subject to regular cleaning regimes. Astro IWC Paint’s metal-based biocides do not leach out with humidity or during cleaning to provide permanent virus and bacteria protection.

Application Conditions

• Min temp 5°C, Max RH 75, Min 3°C above dew point
• Do not apply if condensation or extra-fast drying possible
• Seal leaching stains with acrylic compatible stain sealer

For data sheets, test reports and more information please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.astroflame.com/intumescent-coating-walls.html