MIXING AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

1.  ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE CLEAN AND DRY.      (NEW METAL SURFACES SHOULD BE CLEAN OF ALL MANUFACTURERS PROTECTIVE RESIDUES.   OLD METAL SHOULD BE CLEAN OF ALL  OXIDATION.)

2.   MIX ONLY THE MATERIAL THAT WILL BE USED IN A 2-3 HOUR PERIOD.  (MATERIAL THICKENS WITHIN 2-3 HOURS)  CAUTION - USE WITHIN ONE (1) HOUR IF SPRAYING !   DO NOT MIX FRESH MATERIAL AND PARTIALLY CURED MATERIAL - USE A NEW, OR THOROUGHLY CLEANED  CONTAINER.   KEEP ALL CONTAINERS SEALED WHEN DIRECT ACCESS IS NOT REQUIRED.

3.  MIX BY VOLUME:
      4  PARTS - FX-100 COATING
      1  PART -   T-50 CURING AGENT 

(WHEN 5 GALLONS OF FX-100 COATING IS ORDERED :4 GAL OF FX-100 AND  1 GAL OF T-50 ARE SENT. )

FLAME SEAL  FX-100 COATING (PART A) AND T-50 CURING AGENT  (PART B)  SHOULD BE  MIXED THOROUGHLY WITH A MEDIUM SPEED, ROTATING MIXER.  THE MIXER SHOULD BE USED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO COMPLETELY BLEND THE TWO LIQUIDS, WHILE AVOIDING THE  INTRODUCTION OF AIR INTO THE LIQUID.  THIS MEANS THE SPEED AND PITCH OF THE MIXER    BLADES SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO DRAW AIR DOWN THE CENTER INTO THE LIQUID,  CREATING AIR BUBBLES WITHIN THE MIXTURE. 

4.  APPLY FX-100 COATING WITH A:
    BRUSH
    ROLLER
    SPRAY - 
FOR NON-AESTHETIC APPLICATIONS WE SUGGEST USING AN AIRLESS PAINT SPRAYER WITH A #15-#17 NOZZLE.  FOR A FINER FINISH, USE HVLP (HIGH VOLUME, LOW PRESSURE)  EQUIPMENT.  SOME CUSTOMERS REPORT GOOD RESULTS APPLYING OUR FX PRODUCTS  WITH CONVENTIONAL SPRAY EQUIPMENT.  EX: WHEN WE SPRAY FX100, WE USE HUSKY BRAND SPRAY GUNS (HOME DEPOT).  WE SET THE PRESSURE TO 50 PSI.  WE SET THE SPRAY  PATTERN TO 5 INCHES AND SPRAY 4  DIRECTIONS.  REGARDLESS OF THE EQUIPMENT USED, A  GOOD SPRAY APPLICATION TECHNIQUE IS CRITICAL TO PRODUCE AN EVEN FINISH AND AVOID DRIPS OR SAGSSEVERAL PASSES ARE RECOMMENDED.  IF THE PRODUCT IS TOO THICK FOR  SPRAYING,  IT MAY BE THINNED BY HEATING TO A MAXIMUM 100 DEGREES F.

(Coverage rate of  FX-100 COATING can be 150-350 square feet per gallon and was tested at 210 square feet to achieve the Class A rating.)

5.  SURFACTANTS:    

 IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH BEADING, ROLLING OFF, OR SEPARATING ON A SURFACE, YOU CAN ADD 1-2% (MAXIMUM 5%) CLEAR IVORY LIQUID DISHWASHING SOAP (CONCENTRATE).    THIS WILL BREAK THE SURFACE TENSION AND CAUSE THE COATING TO REMAIN SMOOTH AND CONSISTENT.  FX-100 COATING IS COMPATIBLE WITH THIS SOAP, BUT IF IT IS ALLOWED TO STAND FOR A TIME, SOME OF THE IVORY SOAP WILL MIGRATE TO THE TOP AND MUST BE MIXED IN AGAIN.  AGAIN,  REMEMBER, DO NOT ALLOW THE MIXER TO CAUSE FOAMING OR DRAW AIR INTO THE MIXTURE WHILE BLENDING.  THIS BECOMES EVEN MORE CRITICAL WHEN ADDING A SURFACTANT (OR IN THIS CASE A SOAP.)  

6.  DRIES - IN LOW TO MODERATE HUMIDITY:
                    POT LIFE 2-3 HOURS
                    TO TOUCH IN 2-4 HOURS
                    TO LOW TACK OVERNIGHT
                    TO MAXIMUM CURE 2-4 WEEKS
        
 NOTE: DRYING TIME IS REDUCED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: LOW HUMIDITY,  ELEVATED  TEMPERATURES (OVER 90 DEGREES F.),   CONVECTION  (AIR MOVEMENT).   BEST CASE IS TO HAVE  ALL THREE CONDITIONS PRESENT.  
  
 FORCED CURE:   THE COATING CAN BE FORCED TO AN ADVANCED CURE STATE BY HEATING THE AIR TO 110 DEGREES F. FOR TWO HOURS.

KEEP EQUIPMENT CLEAN WITH HOT WATER DURING SPRAYING OPERATIONS.  (SUGGESTED - ONCE PER HOUR)

7.  FX-100COATING  CAN BE APPLIED TO ALMOST ANY FULLY CURED COATING.

8.  CLEAN UP FX-100COATING WITH HOT SOAPY WATER.

9.  AFTER FX-100COATING HAS DRIED - IT MAY BE TOP COATED WITH A RECOMMENDED    COMPATIBLE PAINT OR COATING TO PROTECT FROM MOISTURE OR  ABRASION.                                           

SUGGESTED TOP COATINGS:     
1. BENJAMIN MOORE : AURA PAINT EXTERIOR LATEX, (INTERIOR PAINTS ARE NOT SUGGESTED  
2. SHERWIN  WILLIAMS -   DUPLICOLOR - AUTOMOTIVE LACQUER  SPRAY  (CLEAR)
3  BLP MOBILE PAINTS, (MARINE  PAINT)  THEODORE, ALABAMA USA. -  800 621 6952,  

A TOP COATING MUST NOT RESTRICT THE FX-100 COATINGs EXPANSION IN A FIRE.  CONTACT FLAME SEAL PRODUCTS IF MORE INFORMATION IF NEEDED.

STORAGE TEMPERATURE:  40-90 F   (5 C 32C)    DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCTS TO FREEZE

STORAGE TIME:   1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE.

STORAGE CONTAINERS:   Containers for FX-100 shall be made of plastic, and shall contain no metal materials.  Containers for the T-50 Curing agent shall be made of metal or plastic.

***  NOTE : THE CHEMICAL MUST BE USED IN ITS UNDILUTED STATE. ***

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MIXING:
FX-100 COATING and  T-50 CURING AGENT  must be mixed in the ratios suggested by the manufacturer. 

SPRAYING:
After the FX-100 COATING and T-50 CURING AGENT  are properly mixed, the product should be sprayed within 1-2 hours.      The product will begin to thicken after that time period.  This time varies with temperature and humidity, with humidity having the greatest effect.   (It takes longer to thicken if it is humid.)

If a thick coating is desired, it is best to apply FX-100 COATING in multiple coats, allowing the coating to dry to a tack between coats.

DRYING:
This product dries by two methods at the same time. 
(1)  Water evaporates out of the coating, AND
(2)   Cross-linking takes place within the chemical when the two components are mixed together.  Drying can be  accelerated by making changes that affect either, or both, of these aspects of FX-100 COATING drying process.

EVAPORATION: 
Drying can be accelerated by (a) lowering the humidity, (b) moving the air (fans),
(c) raising the air temperature, or (d) exposing the coating to direct sunlight, UV or Infrared lamps.

CROSS-LINKING:  This aspect of the process can be accelerated by heating the FX-100 COATING to 110150F., while leaving the T-50 CURING AGENT  cool (70- 80 F.), and mixing the two. 
We recommend this only for those willing to experiment and LEARN the exact process that works for their particular situation.  This is because, if you use this method, the curing time can be greatly affected by each of the following: 
(1) The temperature difference between the FX-100 COATING and the T-50CURING AGENT  ,
(2) the air temperature at the time of mixing and application, and
(3) the humidity at the time of mixing and application. 
(WARNING:  .This is written because we have experienced cures so quick that a brush became stuck in a solidified 5 gallon pail of FX-100 COATING in the second dip into the product.) In that case, the FX-100 COATING was over 160 F., and the T-50CURING AGENT)

REV 03/31/2011

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PRODUCTS ARE GUARANTEED TO PERFORM THEIR FIRE RETARDANT FUNCTION AS REPRESENTED BY THIRD PARTY TESTS, IF APPLIED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS PUBLISHED INSTRUCTIONS.  PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE DILUTED OR ALTERED PRIOR TO USE.>

There are no other warrantees either expressed or implied since Flame Seal Products, Inc. cannot control the actual application of the products.  Users must determine usability and suitability for their particular requirements, as well as compatibility with the exact materials to be treated or coated.  

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