Firetex
FX2003 Intumescent
Firetex
FX2003 Intumescent
About Firetex FX2003 Intumescent
FIRETEX® FX2003 is a solvent based intumescent coating to provide up to 120 minutes of cellulosic fire protection for structural steel.
Key Points
- Suitable for interior use
- Suitable for onsite or offsite application
- Smooth finish
- Provides up to 120 minutes of fire protection
- Compatible with a range of Dulux® Protective Coatings topcoats and primers
- Suitable for use in C1-C3 environments
Quick guide
Touch Dry
30 minutes (assuming 15°C and 20% humidity) - Refer to technical datasheet for more details.
Re-coat
4 hours (assuming 15°C and 20% humidity) - Refer to technical datasheet for more details.
Cleaning materials
Dulux Protective Coatings CR Reducer
Application Tools
Airless Spray, Brush, Roller
Product specification
Surfaces
- Interior structural steel
Precautions and limitations
- This is an industrial product designed for use by experienced Protective Coating applicators. Where conditions may require variation from the recommendations on this Product Data Sheet contact your nearest Dulux® Protective Coatings Consultant for advice prior to painting.
- Do not apply in conditions outside the parameters stated in this document without the written consent of Dulux® Protective Coatings. The rate of cure is dependent upon temperature.
- Do not apply at temperatures below 5°C.
- Do not apply at relative humidity above 85% or when the surface is less than 3°C above the dewpoint.
- No more than two coats by airless spray should be applied within any 24 hour period.
- The surface to be coated must be totally free of moisture and contaminants.
- Ensure that in all circumstances the product is applied over suitable primers.
- Do not use this product without consulting a Dulux® Protective Coatings Consultant.
- For an exterior suitable intumescent system contact Dulux Protective Coatings.
Performance guide
Refer to datasheet of chosen topcoat.
Surface preparation
Previously painted surface
Refer to technical datasheet.
How to apply
Brush, Roller
Suitable for small areas only. Apply even coats of the mixed material to the prepared surface and ensure new coats
match the thickness of the surrounding area. When brushing and rolling additional coats may be required to attain
the specified thickness.
