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International Fireproof Technology DC5040 Intumescent Coating

DC5040 is a water based thin film intumescent coating used to provide fire resistance to common construction assemblies such as gypsum walls, floor/ ceilings and engineered wood framing members such as I-Joists.

Product Type: Intumescent Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Flame Retardant, Non-Toxic

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood

Application Method: Brush, Roller, Spray

Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features
Advantages
  • Water-Based Acrylic Latex
  • Non-Toxic
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-Carcinogenic
  • Passed Strict EPA - V.O.C. and AQMD
  • Spray, Roll, or Brush
  • Compatible with any interior paintable surface

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Properties

Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
FinishFlat
VOCmax. 7g/LEPA 24 Method
Solids by Volume67.0%
Specific Gravity1.3 - 1.4g/cc
Reducer or CleanerWater
Drying Time

at 77°F & 50% R.H. - To touch 1 - 2 hours, to recoat 4 hours.

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory & Compliance
  • DC5040 complies with IBC/IRC Building Codes and provides a Class "A" Interior Finish rating in accordance with ASTM E84.
  • DC5040 has also been tested to provide a 30-minute rating to various combustible substrates in accordance with ASTM E84 (30 Minute), ASTM E2768 and meets the criteria of NFPA 703 Standard for Fire Retardant Impregnated Wood and Fire Retardant Coatings for Building Materials.
  • DC5040 ASTM E119 testing can be used to increase the fire resistance ratings of certain assemblies common in the built environment such as gypsum wall and floor assemblies.
  • Applied as a coating to interior surfaces, DC5040 can be top-coated with desired finish latex paint to match decor.
  • DC5040 has been fire tested in accordance with a full-scale ASTM E-119 Applied to the I-Joist only, once the components are installed, DC5040 provides equivalence to the 2- by-10-dimension lumber prescribed in Section R302.13, Exception 4 of the 2015 IRC® and Section R501.3, Exception 4 of the 2012 IRC®.

Technical Details & Test Data

Testing

ASTM E84:

  • 6 mils to Cement Board FS 0 SD 0
  • 6 mils to OSB FS 25 SD 75
  • 8 mils to OSB FS 20 SD 30
  • 10 mils to Pine FS 5 SD 20

CAN/ULC S-102:

  • 6 mils to Pine FS 5 SD 95

ASTM E2768 (30 Minute E84):

  • 14 mils to OSB FS 0 SD 20
  • 14 mils to Pine FS 10 SD 60

ASTM E119-CAN/ULC S-101:

  • 15 mils to 3/8" OSB for 15 minutes
  • 40 mils to 1/2" gypsum wall for 60 minutes
  • 50 mils to 5/8" gypsum wall for 90 minutes
  • 40 mils to 5/8" gypsum ceiling for 90 minutes
  • 50 mils to 1/2" gypsum ceiling for 60 minutes

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

5 Gallon Pails

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 - 18 months when stored in an unopened container as recommended.