Article No. 221120
Ready-to-use, water-based, boron-free fire retardant for wood impregnation
Product specifications
On delivery
The stated values represent typical product characteristics and are not to be construed as binding product specifications.
Field of application
- Interior wood
- Exterior wood not directly exposed to weather
- Roof structures
- Wall and ceiling panels
- Wall and ceiling constructions
- Shop fitting and trade fair stands
- Theatre and stage constructions
- Prefabricated timber houses
- Stables, sheds
- Please consult the responsible building authority before use
Properties
- Improves the fire behaviour of wood
- Free from boron and biocides
- Clear once dry: does not stain the wood
- The impregnated wood retains its natural appearance
- Approved for use in systems with selected decorative coatings
- Ready to use
- Non-blocking
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Preparation
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Substrate requirements
The substrate must be clean and free of dust.
The substrate must be free of all traces of fungal or bacterial attack, algae growth or insect infestation.
Permitted wood moisture content: u < 18%
Thick solid timber ≥ 22 mm
Thick tongue and groove joints ≥ 12 mmThe wood must be cut to size and finished.
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Preparations
Planed woods: sanded with P 80
Do not attach metallic fittings prior to impregnation.
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Application
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Sanded wood: dip-coat, spray or apply by brush on all sides three times (wet-on-wet)
Rough-sawn/fine-sawn wood: dip-coat, spray or apply by brush on all sides twice (wet-on-wet)
After drying (wood moisture content max. 15%) and removal of excess salt residues using a brush, by sponging down or by sanding lightly, the treated wood may be finished with approved decorative coatings (see system products).
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Application instructions
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A trial coating must be applied prior to application of the product in order to check the adhesion and compatibility of the coating.
The treated components must be protected against rain and moisture (enclosed spaces, covered structures etc.) and must not be exposed to weathering.
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Drying
Can be overcoated: after approx. 4 hours
Low temperatures, poor ventilation and high humidity delay drying.
Wood moisture content may only be measured using the Darr method.
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Thinning
Ready to use
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Working tools / cleaning
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Dipping tank, brush, board coating machine, spraying equipment
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Clean tools with water immediately after use.
Ensure that any residue from cleaning is disposed of correctly.
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Storage / shelf life
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If stored unopened in its original container in a cool, dry place and protected against frost, the product will keep for at least 12 months.
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Usage
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Spruce/fir: 0.3 kg/m² (= 268 ml/m²)
For woods not listed here, please consult Remmers Technical Service before use.
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Disposal instructions
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Larger quantities of leftover product should be disposed of in the original containers in accordance with the applicable regulations. Completely empty, clean containers should be recycled. Do not dispose of together with household waste. Do not allow to enter the sewage system. Do not empty into drains.
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Safety / regulations
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For further information on the safety aspects of transporting, storing and handling the product and on disposal and environmental matters, please see the current Safety Data Sheet.
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