Independent Test Results of
SILACOTE Primer/Paint System
ASTM
E1354 - Ignitability and Heat/Smoke Evolution.
Result: Did not
ignite during required test exposure.
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ASTM
E84 - Flame Spread and Smoke - Tested on 1/4" Cement
Board Substrate
Result: Flame Spread
Index: 5 - Smoke Developed Index: 0. Meets NFPA 101:
Class A [Class 1] 25 or under flame spread rating.
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ASTM
E84 - Flame Spread and Smoke - Tested on Gypsum Board
Substrate
Result: Flame Spread
Index: 10 - Smoke Developed Index: 0. Meets NFPA 101:
Class A [Class 1] 25 or under flame spread rating.
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Note:
NFPA is the National Fire Protection Association, under
their Life Safety Code a Class A rating equates to a
Class 1 rating in other codes such as BOCA and UBC.
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ASTM
G53 [UVB] (New ASTM G154) - 4000 Hour Accelerated
Weathering
Result: No
discoloration on exposed surface after 4000 hours. There
was no visual cracking, melting, spotting, etc.
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DIN
18-363 [German Standard] - Testing of Inorganic
Composition
Result: Inorganic
composition not less than 95%.
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Product Guarantee
Provided the product is
applied by an approved applicator, the SILACOTE paint and primer
system is guaranteed for a period of up to 10 years for approved
application use on suitable compatible substrates. Request CSI
specifications for full guarantee and application data.
Quality Assurance
Base materials are
manufactured in Riga, Latvia by Vivacolor. Meets or exceeds ISO
9001 and ISO 14001 standards under EC Directive 88/379/EEC.
Environmentally Safe
No deleterious effect on the
environment from manufacture through application. SILACOTE has
been added to GreenSpec 4th Edition.
Shelf Life
SILACOTE Paint may be stored
for one year from date of purchase. SILACOTE Primer may be stored
for two years from date of purchase.