Fire Retardant Products / Russwood fire retardant
For use on cladding, log cabins, garages, summer houses, staircases, bathrooms, saunas, pool enclosures etc both internally and externally
Russwood fire retardant is a revolutionary fire proofing product for wood and other porous combustible building materials, now available for the first time in the UK, water based, non-hazardous, ready to use solution.
- Without colour or odour.
- Non-toxic
- Solvent Free
- Not harmful to the environment
- For internal and external use, once applied cannot be washed out of the substrate.
- Once dry it is not broken down by water or humidity.
- Does not leach.
Russwood fire retardant is simple to use and safe to apply. Possessing high diffusion properties it quickly penetrates the structure of the substrate. Unlike intumescent systems it does not require an additional protective finishing coat. However, if required it can be over-coated with wood stains, varnishes and some paints (tests may be required before over-coating please contact us for further details).
Russwood fire retardant has non-flammable properties, which become part of the substrate, restricting ignition and the spread of flame. It will not wash out from the surface of the substrate after drying, it is not converted into smoke when exposed to high temperatures, and carbon char is restricted to the immediate area. Materials treated with Russwood fire retardant when exposed to temperatures of up to 1700 C are subject to charcoal forming, severely restricting the spread of flame.
Russwood fire retardant is for use in timber frame buildings, external wood cladding, on staircases, trusses, doors, joists, floors and walls, on stables, log cabins, boats, fencing and garages - inside and outside. Once dry it is not affected by moisture so can also be used in kitchens, bathrooms, saunas and swimming pool enclosures. Timber pre-treated with Russwood fire retardant, once dry, does not react with galvanised steel ( zinc), stainless steel, brass, gun nails or zinc coated screws, whether the application is internal or external.
Technical data
- Substrate: The substrate must be clean, dry and free from contamination.
- Application: 2 or 3 coats depending on applicator, coats should be applied at intervals of 40–60 minutes giving a total coverage of minimum 300g/m2. Do not mix with other solutions, stir well. Use brush, roller, airless spray (use appropriate mask when spraying), dip, or vacuum method. Minimum temperature for application 5 C, do not apply to frozen substrate.
- Drying Times: Drying time 24 hours at 20 C. Maximum fire retarding capabilities achieved after 7 days.
- Storage and Transportation: HR-Prof is supplied in hermetically sealed containers and should be stored at temperatures above zero. The warranty period of storage is 36 months.
- Health & Safety – During application avoid contact with open wounds, eyes and mouth. In the event of accidental contact; wash the affected area immediately with clean water. Safety goggles and gloves should be worn when handling and applying the material. Adequate ventilation required when spraying. (Use appropriate mask when spraying)
Do not swallow. In case of allergic reaction consult a doctor.
Water based product, which does not present a health hazard under normal industrial use. - Protection Period: Fire retardant properties will remain active for the lifetime of the substrate.
- Disposal: It is an organic material that can be safely disposed of as a household product.
