FLAME CONTROL NO.

10-10A
A Flat Alkyd Type VOC Compliant Fire-Retardant Paint
Fire Hazard Classification, ASTM E-84 (NFPA 255)
Class “A”; also up to 60 minutes (1 hour) per NFPA 703 & BOCA 1702-4.1

DESCRIPTION: Brush, roll, conventional and airless

▪ Dries by solvent evaporation to a spray
tough, hard, velvety flat finish.
Flame Control No. 10-10A is a V.O.C.
▪ Does not leach (lose fire PRECAUTIONS:
Compliant Class “A”, interior, flat,
retardancy) on exposure to high The liquid coating contains volatile
alkyd type, fire retardant paint,
humidity. (combustible) solvents. Due care must
manufactured in accordance with
be exercised during and after
Federal Specification TT-P-26C. No.
▪ Meets all present lead and eco- application. Adequate ventilation must
10-10A dries quickly to a velvety flat
logical regulations be provided during and after
finish, having the appearance of a
application until the coating is dry.
conventional paint. On contact with
Keep away from heat, sparks, and
flame or excessive heat, the coating CHARACTERISTICS: open flame. Do not smoke - extinguish
decomposes and puffs up (intumesces)
all flames, pilot lights and heaters -
forming a thick, dense, spongy foam Finish . . . . . Flat, 5 units max. @ 60° turn off stoves, electric tools, and
layer that checks flame spread and
Color. . . . . . White, Off-White and 13 appliances, and any other source of
retards heat penetration.
standard pastel colors ignition. Avoid contact with skin and
breathing of vapor or spray mist.
RECOMMENDED USES: Tinting . . Can be tinted up to 2 fl. oz. Close container after use. DO NOT
For application to all interior combustible
with Chroma Chem #866 or Uni-Cal TAKE INTERNALLY.
surfaces where it is either necessary or
desirous to reduce the surface burning 66 colorant. Check colorant for
characteristics of combustible materials, compatibility, using about 2 fl. oz. of Read MSDS before opening
also, on metal surfaces to retard the No. 10-10A and 4-6 drops of colorant. containers.
penetration of heat. It is not recommended Mix well, and check for gelling,
for a hourly rating on structural steel precipitation, or other adverse KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
beams and columns. reaction. Allow sample to sit CHILDREN
overnight, before proceeding.
USED BY:
Schools, Colleges, Nursing Homes, Spreading SURFACE PREPARATION:
Child Care Centers, Hospitals, Penal Rate . . . . . . 230 sq. ft./gal. (5.6 m2/L)
Institutions, Apartments, Hotels, 7 mils wet, 3.5 mils dry Surface preparation should be carried
Factories, Warehouses, Retail Stores, out according to good painting
Restaurants, Utilities, Railroad and V.O.C. Less
Than . . . . . . . 2.74. lbs./gal.(329 g/L) practices. All dirt, grease, oil, wax,
other Transportation Companies, Oil
rust and other foreign matter must be
and Chemical Installations, Military Volume Solids . . . . . . . . . . . 51% ± 2 removed. All metal surfaces must be
Installations, and other facilities where
Weight Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . 66% ± 2 primed.
Class "A" fire retardant coatings are
required. Drying Time @ NEW SURFACES:
77°F & 50% RH: . . To touch 30 min. New wood, fiberboard and other
USE UNTOPCOATED To handle 6-8 hours surfaces having uneven or excessive
OR TOPCOATED: To topcoat 24 hours porosity should be sealed with Flame
Topcoating is not necessary for most Control No. 3003 Acrylic Primer and
applications, however, on surfaces Type of Cure . . . Solvent evaporation
allowed to dry a minimum of 3 - 4
requiring maximum washability and Flash Point. . . . . . . . . 105°F (40.6°C) hours before applying No. 10-10A. On
cleansibility, No. 10-10A should be (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup) new drywall and other non-
topcoated with Flame Control No. 40- combustible surfaces, use only Flame
40A Low-Gloss Latex Fire Resistant Reducer/Cleaner . Mineral Spirits or
VM & P Naphtha Control 40-40A. New ferrous metal
Coating. surfaces must be primed. Apply Flame
Shelf Life. . . . . . . . 1 year (unopened) Control No. 3004A Universal Metal
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION:
Packaging . . . . . 1 & 5 gal. containers Primer. Allow to dry 45 miniutes or
▪ Class "A" fire rated; has also been weight/gal. 11 ± 0.2 Ibs. until hard, before applying No. 10-
fire tested for periods up to 60 10A.
minutes (1 hour) - See Fire Hazard Shipping weight . . . . 4 gals - 48 lbs.
Classification Section. 5 gals - 58 lbs.
▪ Complies with federal, state, local Application:
building & fire code requirements.
 FLAME CONTROL NO. 10-10A
A Flat Alkyd Type VOC Compliant Fire Retardant Paint
Fire Hazard Classification, ASTM E-84 (NFPA 255)
Class “A”; also up to 60 minutes (1 hour) per NFPA 703 & BOCA 1702-4.1

PREVIOUSLY PAINTED SURFACES: FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

No. 10-10A may be applied Flame Spread Rating Class “A” when tested in accordance with ASTM E-84
directly to existing paint that is (NFPA 255), the coating obtained the following fire hazard classification.
tightly adherent and in good
condition. All glossy surfaces
should be dulled with sandpaper. COATING (SYSTEM) DETAILS CLASSIFICATION OR RATING

Spot prime where necessary with (WHEN APPLIED TO DOUGLAS FIR)

appropriate primer as shown Flame Smoke
above, before application of No. Spread Developed
10-10A. PRIMER – None
BASE COAT – Type 10-10A applied in one
coat at 230 sq. ft./U.S. gal. (5.6 m2/L) 10 15
APPLICATION: TOP COAT - None
PRIMER – None
Mix paint thoroughly by boxing or BASE COAT – Type 10-10A applied in one
stirring. No. 10-10A can be coat at 190 sq. ft./U.S. gal. (4.7 m2/L) 10 15
applied by brush, roller, airless or TOP COAT – Type 40-40A applied in one coat
conventional heavy duty spray at 625 sq. ft./U.S. gal (15.3 m2/L)
equipment. Apply using a full
bodied coat at the recommended
coverage rates. To conform with 60 MINUTE FIRE TEST
surface burning characteristics
established for this paint, dilution COATING (SYSTEM) DETAILS CLASSIFICATION OR RATING
of the paint should be compensated (WHEN APPLIED TO DOUGLAS FIR PLYWOOD)
with reduced coverage rates. Do Flame Smoke
not apply when surface or air Spread Developed
temperature is below 50°F (10°C). PRIMER – None
BASE COAT – Type 10-10 applied in two
APPLICATION EQUIPMENT: coat at 250 sq. ft./U.S. gal. (6.1 m2/L)/coat (*) 0 (*) 25
TOP COAT – None
Airless Spray
(*) The fire test was conducted for a total time period of 60 minutes. There was no
Titan 440 Impact (or Equivalent) evidence of significant progressive combustion at the 60 minute period. Therefore,
Pump this product meets the flame test requirement as defined in NFPA 703 and the criteria
Fluid Pressure. . . 2100-2600 psi specified in Section 1702-4.1 of the 1990 BOCA National Building Code. A complete
60 minute fire test is available upon request.
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