LEO Fireguard® Gelcoat 78PA Fire Retardant Intumescent Spray Polyester Gelcoat, white

Fireguard GC 78PA is a new technology, pre accelerated, low smoke fire retardant intumescent polyester gelcoat. It has been formulated for spray application.

For applications where the highest levels of smoke and fire performance are required, LEO Fireguard 78PA provides the highest quality and durability. Using a spray application, this gelcoat forms a protective layer that reduces smoke and heat damage. It also helps to prevent further combustion and flame propagation by limiting the oxygen supply to the substrate.

This gelcoat is pre-accelerated and halogen-free, based on an unsaturated polyester resin. Before use, Fireguard 78PA should be allowed to reach a workshop temperature of 23°C – 25°C and stirred with a low shear stirrer to avoid aeration. It has a gel time of between 12 and 29 minutes depending on the temperature and requires only the addition of a catalyst to begin curing.

For maximum fire and smoke protection, Fireguard 78PA Gelcoat should be applied at a thickness of no more or less than 900-1000 microns. It is recommended to apply a thin mist coat first, which can be built up to the correct thickness. The first layer of laminate should then be applied within 24 hours.

While this gelcoat has been designed to meet European and Global FST standards, testing within the conditions of your application is recommended before use to ensure your individual industry regulations are met. Contact us today to discuss the requirements of your application, or download our datasheet for more information.

Post-Curing
Satisfactory laminates for many applications can be made with Fireguard GC 78PA by curing at workshop temperature (15°C - 25°C). However, for optimum properties, and in order to achieve the fire performance the laminates must be post-cured before being put into service. The moulding should be allowed to cure for 24 hours at workshop temperature and then oven-cured for 16 h at 40°C or 5 h at 80°C.

Recommended Testing
It is recommended that customers test all gelcoats before use under their own conditions of application to ensure that the product meets requirements.

Responsibility
It’s the responsibility of the product applicant to ensure that the laminates pass the requested Fire Smoke and Toxicity specifications.

* Curing Schedule - 24hrs at 20°C, 3hrs at 80°C.

Type of Supply

LEO Fireguard GC 78PA Low Smoke Fire Retardant Intumescent White Polyester Gelcoat x 1 kg, fornecido com 20 g de catalisador MEKP

LEO Fireguard GC 78PA Low Smoke Fire Retardant Intumescent White Polyester Gelcoat x 5 kg, fornecido com 100 g de catalisador MEKP

LEO Fireguard GC 78PA Low Smoke Fire Retardant Intumescent White Polyester Gelcoat x 25 kg, fornecido com 0,5 kg de catalisador MEKP